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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Deez
6-2 118.32
96.06
 
VS
proj
Andrew's Team
82.26 6-2
104.31

Deez brush off predictions, defeat Andrew's Team in 118.32-82.26 rout

Deez showed up, rolling to a 118.32-82.26 win over Andrew's Team, who fell short of projections. Andrew's Team got out to a 12.56-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Deez after that. They were led by Russell Wilson (248 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 15 Rush Yds) and Tyler Boyd (9 Rec, 138 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Deshaun Watson (30.96 points) and DeSean Jackson (13.2) did their part for Andrew's Team in defeat. Deez (6-2) will look to maintain their momentum against GD Team, while Andrew's Team (6-2) will meet SchMoke's Goons in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Deez   Andrew's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 138 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers, Boyd recorded 19.6 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.61-point projection and was much higher than his 12.43-point season scoring average. Boyd ranks #42 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Tyler Boyd

Top Player Comparison

Deez
Points
% of total points 118.32
1
Russell Wilson
QB
23.42
18.98
19.8%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
19.6
8.61
16.6%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
19.6
15.42
16.6%
4
Will Fuller V
WR
18.4
8.34
15.6%
Andrew's Team
Points
% of total points 82.26
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
30.96
21.2
37.6%
2
DeSean Jackson
WR
13.2
7.29
16%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
11.1
16.6
13.5%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
8
12.88
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Thursday, but it was Andrew's Team who claimed the lead, 30.96-18.40. For Deez, Will Fuller V had a 73-yard touchdown catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Andrew's Team with a 73-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Deez who grabbed the lead, 98.72-82.26. For Deez, Russell Wilson had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. DeSean Jackson had a 60-yard touchdown catch for Andrew's Team, while Tyreek Hill had a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Deez   Andrew's Team
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already halfway through the season, which means it's time to check in on the Standings.
Deez
Deez will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 100.01 points per game through eight weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the team is No. 2 in the Standings, easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Alvin Kamara
MVP
408 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 393 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Russell Wilson
Best Drafted
1556 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Tyler Boyd
Best Acquisition
49 Rec, 620 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Andrew's Team
This week was the exception, not the rule. Andrew's Team have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 107.84 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
2176 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 230 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Saquon Barkley
Best Drafted
519 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 497 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
the Indianapolis Colts defense
Best Acquisition
26.6 Avg Pts Allowed, 371.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 16 Turnovers

What If

Deez would have beaten 13 other teams besides Andrew's Team this week.
Andrew's Team would have lost to seven other teams besides Deez this week.
If they played Andrew's Team every week, Deez would be 4-4 this season.
Deez would have been victorious over Andrew's Team 125.12-123.16 had they played each other last week.
Deez would be 4-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Andrew's Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Deez, Andrew's Team would be 6-1.
If Deez had played every team in the league each week, they would be 78-42.
If they played every team every week, Andrew's Team would be 82-38.