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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Runnin Gunmen
5-4 177.9
134.14
 
VS
proj
East Rutherford Zoo
149.55 6-3
163.1

Runnin Gunmen top predictions, knock off East Rutherford Zoo, 177.90-149.55

Runnin Gunmen exceeded their projected point total, earning a 177.90-149.55 victory over East Rutherford Zoo, who fell short of projections. East Rutherford Zoo grabbed a 37.40-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 37.4 points from George Kittle (4 Rec, 108 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Jalen Richard (4 Rec, 45 Rec Yds). But Runnin Gunmen held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Kareem Hunt (46.2 points) and Ben Roethlisberger (32.3). Runnin Gunmen improve to 5-4 on the season, while East Rutherford Zoo fall to 6-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Runnin Gunmen   East Rutherford Zoo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Browns, Kelce put up 31.8 points this week. His scoring output was 84% more than his 17.28-point projection and was much higher than his 20.47-point season scoring average. Kelce ranks #34 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Travis Kelce

Top Player Comparison

Runnin Gunmen
Points
% of total points 177.9
1
Kareem Hunt
RB
46.2
27.78
26%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
32.3
25.62
18.2%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
31.8
17.28
17.9%
4
Julio Jones
WR
30.2
21.44
17%
East Rutherford Zoo
Points
% of total points 149.55
1
Cam Newton
QB
30.95
36.98
20.7%
2
George Kittle
TE
27.6
13.41
18.5%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
15.2
16.5
10.2%
4
Davante Adams
WR
14
23.02
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 71-yard catch for East Rutherford Zoo, contributing to a 37.40-0.00 lead for East Rutherford Zoo.
Sunday Early
Kareem Hunt had a 50-yard touchdown catch for Runnin Gunmen, while Ben Roethlisberger had a 51-yard pass, contributing to a 146.90-102.55 lead for Runnin Gunmen.

Points By Position

  Runnin Gunmen   East Rutherford Zoo

Game Notes

Five of the 10 starters on Runnin Gunmen exceeded their projected point totals.
East Rutherford Zoo had only four of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
With three starters recording zero points for Runnin Gunmen, the margin of victory could have been much higher.
Kareem Hunt, Ben Roethlisberger, and Travis Kelce all scored more points than Cam Newton, the leading scorer for East Rutherford Zoo.
Runnin Gunmen put up more points than their season scoring average (171.79) while East Rutherford Zoo fell short of theirs (181.52).
Runnin Gunmen scored more points than their projected total, while East Rutherford Zoo fell shy of their projection.
Runnin Gunmen moves to (1-0) in upset games this season, while East Rutherford Zoo falls to (1-1).

Coach Talk

Runnin Gunmen
You know what, Runnin Gunmen, we do admire the confidence. It's a bold move to start not one, not two, but THREE players with zero points (Nelson Agholor, Alshon Jeffery, and Bilal Powell), while still getting a W. Try those shenanigans next week and we'll be toast!
East Rutherford Zoo
You can feel good knowing that your generosity didn't go unnoticed. It takes a true winner to help someone like Runnin Gunmen succeed this week... and when the time comes, maybe they can do you a solid and return the favor. Keep your head up, East Rutherford Zoo!