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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Nikšica
3-6 90
103.15
 
VS
proj
Simini Petlici
75 1-8
83.23

Nikšica still manage to top Simini Petlici 90-75

Despite failing to rise to the occasion and falling short of their projected point total, Nikšica emerged victorious with a 90-75 victory over Simini Petlici. Simini Petlici nabbed a 2-point lead on Thursday, but Nikšica held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Aaron Rodgers (259 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Jordan Howard (47 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs). Cam Newton (24 points) and the Minnesota Vikings defense (24) did everything they could for Simini Petlici in the loss. Nikšica (3-6) will look to earn another win against Alcatraz Jackals, while Simini Petlici (1-8) attempt to get some positive momentum against Shelpas UTD.

Matchup Timeline

  Nikšica   Simini Petlici

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Howard overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 16 points against his 9.89-point projection. In a 41-9 win over the Bills, he ran for 47 yards and 2 touchdowns. Howard ranks #89 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Jordan Howard

Top Player Comparison

Nikšica
Points
% of total points 90
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
22
26.82
24.4%
2
Jordan Howard
RB
16
9.89
17.8%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
11
11.77
12.2%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
11
14.69
12.2%
Simini Petlici
Points
% of total points 75
1
Cam Newton
QB
24
28.88
32%
2
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
24
8.91
32%
3
Matt Prater
K
9
9.29
12%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
6
8.07
8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Greg Zuerlein had a 56-yard field goal for Nikšica, who trailed 69-57 after the late round of games.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 51-yard pass for Nikšica, contributing to a 79-75 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Nikšica   Simini Petlici

Game Notes

Just one of the nine starting players on Nikšica scored higher than their point projections.
Simini Petlici had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
The two highest scorers for Simini Petlici (Cam Newton and the Minnesota Vikings defense) scored more points than Aaron Rodgers, the leading scorer for Nikšica.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Nikšica ranked 8th in the league in scoring this week, while Simini Petlici ranked 11th.
The win snaps a three-game winless streak for Nikšica.
Nikšica managed to get the win, but failed to cover the 19.92-point projected margin of victory.

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