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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
GD Team
5-5 96.62
99.2
 
VS
proj
Willy Wonka
61.52 2-8
69.87

Willy Wonka succumb to GD Team in 96.62-61.52 rout

There's no way around it, Willy Wonka dropped the ball, at least based on projections, as GD Team rolled to a 96.62-61.52 win. This one was decided before it really even started, as GD Team jumped out to a 21.92-point lead on Thursday behind impressive efforts from Cam Newton (15.72 points) and Devin Funchess (3.2). Corey Davis (18.5 points) and Philip Rivers (16.02) did everything they could for Willy Wonka in the loss. GD Team (5-5) will look to build on their success against Some big ass TDs, while Willy Wonka (2-8) will try to right the ship against REAPERS.

Matchup Timeline

  GD Team   Willy Wonka

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Jets in Week 10, McCoy ran for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 23.8 points and nearly tripled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on GD Team this week. Next week, McCoy will play the Jaguars.
LeSean McCoy

Top Player Comparison

GD Team
Points
% of total points 96.62
1
LeSean McCoy
RB
23.8
7.98
24.6%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
19
14.19
19.7%
3
Wil Lutz
K
17
11.06
17.6%
4
Cam Newton
QB
15.72
24.02
16.3%
Willy Wonka
Points
% of total points 61.52
1
Corey Davis
WR
18.5
7.74
30.1%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
16.02
20.81
26%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
7.5
7.59
12.2%
4
T.J. Yeldon
RB
6.3
4
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Cam Newton had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for GD Team to contribute to a 18.92--3.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which GD Team boasted a 83.62-32.80 lead. For GD Team, LeSean McCoy had a 28-yard touchdown run. Corey Davis had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Willy Wonka, while Stephen Gostkowski had a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Philip Rivers had a 66-yard touchdown pass for Willy Wonka, who trailed 96.62-54.02 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  GD Team   Willy Wonka

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. GD Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 98.38 versus Willy Wonka's 72.68.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GD Team (5-5) have a better record than Willy Wonka (2-8).
Even the computers think GD Team have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (93.6) than Willy Wonka (74.32).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. GD Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (242.5) than Willy Wonka (343.74).
Once GD Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Willy Wonka (4 vs 0).
GD Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (1) than Willy Wonka (2).
GD Team are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Willy Wonka (0 vs 1).
GD Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Willy Wonka (3 vs 2).
GD Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Willy Wonka (42 vs 28).
By position, GD Team have outscored Willy Wonka at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
GD Team has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Willy Wonka this season (-17).
Hey Willy Wonka, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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