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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Goin Deep
4-4 151.94
117.32
 
VS
proj
Randall DeNeutte
55.66 0-8
73.14

Goin Deep hand Randall DeNeutte eighth consecutive loss in 151.94-55.66 rout

Goin Deep rolled to a 151.94-55.66 victory to hand Randall DeNeutte their eighth straight loss to open the season. Goin Deep took a 18.80-point lead on Thursday behind George Kittle and never gave it up. Greg Olsen (6 Rec, 76 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Ezekiel Elliott (61 Rush Yds, 51 Rec Yds) did their part for Randall DeNeutte in the loss. Goin Deep (4-4) will look to earn another W against Roman's Legit Team, while Randall DeNeutte (0-8) meet G-Man's Great Team in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Goin Deep   Randall DeNeutte

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 9 points, surrendering 209 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Lions, the Vikings defense put up 22 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.9-point projection and was much higher than their 8-point season scoring average. The Vikings defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bears next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Goin Deep
Points
% of total points 151.94
1
Drew Brees
QB
31.44
22.19
20.7%
2
Tevin Coleman
RB
30.1
11.08
19.8%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
22
6.9
14.5%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
18.8
18.12
12.4%
Randall DeNeutte
Points
% of total points 55.66
1
Greg Olsen
TE
16.6
9.69
29.8%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13.2
17.06
23.7%
3
Davante Adams
WR
13
17.49
23.4%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
7.86
21.54
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 71-yard catch for Goin Deep, helping to give the team a 18.80-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Tevin Coleman had a 39-yard touchdown catch for Goin Deep to contribute to a 94.00-24.46 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Melvin Gordon III had a 34-yard touchdown run for Goin Deep, helping the team to a 151.94-29.46 lead.

Points By Position

  Goin Deep   Randall DeNeutte

Game Notes

Five of the nine starters on Goin Deep exceeded their projected point totals.
Randall DeNeutte had only one of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Was Randall DeNeutte even trying this week? They started four players who scored zero points.
Goin Deep had five players score more points than the leading scorer for Randall DeNeutte.
Goin Deep put up more points than their season scoring average (116.13) while Randall DeNeutte fell short of theirs (82.01).
Goin Deep put up more points than their projected total, while Randall DeNeutte fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 96.28-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Goin Deep earn the win, but they also easily covered the 44.17-point projected margin of victory.
All four of the wins for Goin Deep have been blowout wins.
Despite the loss, Greg Olsen (16.6 points) registered the third-best score for a tight end this week.

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