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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
LeVeon Let Die
8-1 173.92
145.98
 
VS
proj
Maybe next week
139.62 5-4
159.59

LeVeon Let Die defeat Maybe next week in 173.92-139.62 rout

LeVeon Let Die stepped up and beat expectations, cruising to a 173.92-139.62 victory over Maybe next week, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in this matchup, as LeVeon Let Die took a 89.12-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar efforts from Ryan Fitzpatrick (58.02 points) and the Miami Dolphins defense (30). Deshaun Watson (41.32 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (26.5) were the top performers for Maybe next week in defeat. LeVeon Let Die (8-1) will look to add to their success against robin's Crazy Team, while Maybe next week (5-4) try to get back on track against Golden Tatertots.

Matchup Timeline

  LeVeon Let Die   Maybe next week

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 30 points against their 11.25-point projection. In 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

LeVeon Let Die
Points
% of total points 173.92
1
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB
58.02
49.76
33.4%
2
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
30
11.25
17.2%
3
Davante Adams
WR
16
20.99
9.2%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
16
12.23
9.2%
Maybe next week
Points
% of total points 139.62
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
41.32
45.13
29.6%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
26.5
20.84
19%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
19.9
25.35
14.3%
4
Jimmy Graham
TE
15.5
11.09
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 30-yard touchdown pass for LeVeon Let Die, helping the team to a 117.92-28.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Doug Baldwin had a 42-yard catch for LeVeon Let Die, contributing to a 144.82-119.12 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 51-yard catch for LeVeon Let Die to contribute to a 173.92-139.62 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  LeVeon Let Die   Maybe next week

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. LeVeon Let Die scored more points in this one (173.92) than their season average (162.82).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. LeVeon Let Die (8-1) have a better record than Maybe next week (5-4).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. LeVeon Let Die has left fewer points on the bench this season (525.13) than Maybe next week (726.78).
Maybe next week are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than LeVeon Let Die (2 vs 1).
LeVeon Let Die laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Maybe next week (0).
LeVeon Let Die are clutch masters, with more close wins than Maybe next week (3 vs 0).
LeVeon Let Die should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Maybe next week (6 vs 5).
By position, LeVeon Let Die have outscored Maybe next week at QB and TE this season.
LeVeon Let Die don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
The starters for LeVeon Let Die had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Maybe next week (0).
Hey Maybe next week, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

LeVeon Let Die
Deploying a lineup that registered nearly 174 points this past week... we consider that to be a job well done. We should take this win in stride, tip our hat to the GM of Maybe next week, and continue on our way towards a fantasy championship.
Maybe next week
You can feel good knowing that your generosity this week didn't go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like LeVeon Let Die succeed... and when the time comes, perhaps they'll do you a solid and return the favor. Keep pushing forward, Maybe next week!