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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Baltimore Ravens
8-0 233.46
257.85
 
VS
proj
Washington Redskins
172.98 1-7
177.07

Baltimore Ravens defeat Washington Redskins to remain perfect, 233.46-172.98

Baltimore Ravens won their eighth matchup in a row to open the season with a hard-fought victory over Washington Redskins, securing a 233.46-172.98 win. It was the sixth consecutive loss for Washington Redskins. Washington Redskins took a 0.92-point lead on Thursday, but Baltimore Ravens held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Joe Mixon (123 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 15 Rec Yds) and Odell Beckham Jr. (8 Rec, 136 Rec Yds). Andrew Luck (29.36 points) and David Moore (19.7) led the charge for Washington Redskins in the loss. Baltimore Ravens (8-0) will look to keep it rolling against Pittsburgh Steelers, while Washington Redskins (1-7) will try to develop some positive momentum against V Jacksonville Jags.

Matchup Timeline

  Baltimore Ravens   Washington Redskins

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense (6 Pts Allowed, 333 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 20 points in a 25-6 win over the Bills in Week 8. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 9.56-point projection and was much higher than their 8.75-point season scoring average. The Patriots defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Baltimore Ravens
Points
% of total points 233.46
1
Joe Mixon
RB
28.8
17.53
12.3%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
22.6
20.97
9.7%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
20.9
17.47
9%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
20.7
15.52
8.9%
Washington Redskins
Points
% of total points 172.98
1
Andrew Luck
QB
29.36
26.03
17%
2
David Moore
WR
19.7
4.33
11.4%
3
Jack Doyle
TE
19
8.44
11%
4
Danny Amendola
WR
16.42
13.53
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Danny Amendola had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Washington Redskins, contributing to a 16.42-15.50 lead for Washington Redskins.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Washington Redskins who owned the lead, 159.48-147.20. Joe Mixon had a 43-yard run for Baltimore Ravens, while Odell Beckham Jr. had a 44-yard catch. Meanwhile, Andrew Luck had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Washington Redskins, while David Moore had a 45-yard catch.
Monday
Kelvin Benjamin had a 40-yard catch for Baltimore Ravens during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Baltimore Ravens   Washington Redskins
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, and that means we ought to check in on the Standings.
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore Ravens will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 240.01 points per game through eight weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the team holds the No. 2 position in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
2200 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Odell Beckham Jr.
Best Drafted
61 Rec, 785 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
the New England Patriots defense
Best Acquisition
23.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 382.8 Avg Yds Allowed, 16 Turnovers
Washington Redskins
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Washington Redskins making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 166.34 points per game through eight weeks, 18th-best in the league.
Important Players
Philip Rivers
MVP
2008 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Von Miller
Best Drafted
32 Tackles, 8 Sacks
David Moore
Best Acquisition
11 Rec, 221 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs

Game Notes

Only seven of the 23 starters on Baltimore Ravens scored higher than their projected point totals.
Washington Redskins had only eight of their 24 starters score higher than their projected points.
Was Washington Redskins even trying this week? They started five players who scored zero points.
Baltimore Ravens put up fewer points than their season scoring average (240.01) while Washington Redskins scored above theirs (166.34).
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Baltimore Ravens. They won, but failed to cover the 80.78-point projected margin of victory.