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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
GD Team
4-5 121.38
97.03
 
VS
proj
Deez
98.9 6-3
88.9

GD Team knock off Deez in 121.38-98.90 rout

Both teams brought their A game and beat their projected point totals, but it was GD Team who came out on top, cruising to a 121.38-98.90 victory over Deez. It didn't take long to learn who would be the frontrunner in this matchup, as GD Team jumped out to a 27.08-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from the Chicago Bears defense (28 points) and Cam Newton (21.18). Alvin Kamara (82 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 34 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Travis Kelce (7 Rec, 99 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) did everything they could for Deez in defeat. GD Team (4-5) will look to maintain their momentum against Willy Wonka, while Deez (6-3) will attempt to get some positive momentum against REAPERS.

Matchup Timeline

  GD Team   Deez

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 28 points against their 9.97-point projection. During a 41-9 win over the Bills, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 264 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Bears defense ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

GD Team
Points
% of total points 121.38
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
28
9.97
23.1%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
27.1
12.65
22.3%
3
James White
RB
22.3
13.52
18.4%
4
Cam Newton
QB
21.18
25.65
17.4%
Deez
Points
% of total points 98.9
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
29.6
16.07
29.9%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
21.9
10.18
22.1%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
20.5
17.82
20.7%
4
Tyrell Williams
WR
8.3
6.44
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, GD Team owned a 99.08-97.30 lead. For GD Team, Wil Lutz had a 54-yard field goal. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Deez with a 42-yard pass.

Points By Position

  GD Team   Deez

Game Notes

GD Team got the W even though only four of their nine starters scored higher than their point projections.
Deez had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
GD Team won despite starting Rob Gronkowski, who scored zero points.
GD Team put up more points than their season scoring average (98.58) while Deez fell short of theirs (99.88).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
GD Team ranked 1st in the league in scoring this week, while Deez put up the 4th-best score.
This defeat snaps a two-game unbeaten streak for Deez.
Not only did GD Team earn the W, but they also easily covered the 8.13-point predicted margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, GD Team moves to (3-2), while Deez falls to (4-1).
For Deez, Alvin Kamara scored 29.6 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

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