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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Simmons
7-2 128.55
117.91
 
VS
proj
Tommy P
123 4-5
116.73

Despite top scorer Hunt, Tommy P fall to Simmons, 128.55-123.00

Kareem Hunt posted 32.1 points for Tommy P, the best total in the matchup and fifth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Simmons, who earned a 128.55-123.00 win. Tommy P grabbed a 5.25-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Simmons held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (36.55 points) and the Miami Dolphins defense (29). Kareem Hunt (91 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 50 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and James Conner (107 Rush Yds, 56 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Tommy P in the loss. Simmons (7-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Big Ballers, while Tommy P (4-5) will attempt to get back on track against Sprint Right Option.

Matchup Timeline

  Simmons   Tommy P

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 29 points against their 10.99-point projection. During a 13-6 win over the Jets, they allowed only 6 points, surrendered 282 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. The Dolphins defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Simmons
Points
% of total points 128.55
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
36.55
31.78
28.4%
2
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
29
10.99
22.6%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
18.3
15.79
14.2%
4
Benjamin Watson
TE
12.2
5.02
9.5%
Tommy P
Points
% of total points 123
1
Kareem Hunt
RB
32.1
16.32
26.1%
2
James Conner
RB
22.3
14.65
18.1%
3
Tom Brady
QB
20.6
30.22
16.7%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
15
10.85
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Tommy P emerged with a 86.70-81.45 lead. Patrick Mahomes teamed up with Tyreek Hill for a 40-yard pass for Simmons. Mahomes also lit up the scoreboard with a 50-yard touchdown pass. Kareem Hunt made the highlight reel for Tommy P with a 50-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Melvin Gordon III had a 34-yard touchdown run for Simmons to contribute to a 111.95-91.40 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 55-yard touchdown pass for Tommy P, who trailed 128.55-112.00 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Simmons   Tommy P

Game Notes

Just four of the nine starters on Simmons exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Tommy P had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Simmons put up fewer points than their season scoring average (131.83) while Tommy P scored above theirs (114.98).
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Simmons ranked 2nd in the league in points scored this week, while Tommy P ranked 3rd.
The matchup's 5.55-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did Simmons earn the W, but they also covered the 1.18-point projected margin of victory.
For Tommy P, Kareem Hunt recorded 32.1 points, the highest score for a RB this week.

Coach Talk

Simmons
Nice job, Simmons. Assembling a team that earned 128.55 points this past matchup... we'll keep this momentum going as we head into our next challenge in Week 10.
Tommy P
You can rest easy knowing that your generosity this week didn't go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Simmons succeed... and maybe one day, they can return the favor and do you a solid. Keep pushing forward, Tommy P!