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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Pack Rats
3-5 246.32
254.26
 
VS
proj
Pawn Rat
167.25 3-5
150.34

Pack Rats come back to hand Pawn Rat third consecutive loss in 246.32-167.25 rout

Pack Rats rolled to a 246.32-167.25 win to hand Pawn Rat their third straight loss. Pack Rats pulled out to an early 4.00-point lead on Thursday. Pawn Rat came back to take the lead on Sunday night, powered by Adam Thielen (27.3 points) and Kyle Rudolph (9.7). Not to be deterred, Pack Rats got it going on Monday night with their back against the wall, as James White (32.7 points) and Julian Edelman (25.45) put them back ahead for good. This marks the first time this season Pack Rats have beaten Pawn Rat, after falling 235.4-215.8 in their last matchup. Pack Rats improve to 3-5 on the season, while Pawn Rat fall to 3-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Pack Rats   Pawn Rat

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Yeldon overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 19.85 points against his 13.07-point projection. During a 24-18 loss to the Eagles, he caught 7 passes for 83 yards . Yeldon ranks #45 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
T.J. Yeldon

Top Player Comparison

Pack Rats
Points
% of total points 246.32
1
James White
RB
32.7
24.01
13.3%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
25.45
18.52
10.3%
3
Tom Brady
QB
22.5
34.22
9.1%
4
T.J. Yeldon
RB
19.85
13.07
8.1%
Pawn Rat
Points
% of total points 167.25
1
Joe Mixon
RB
37.5
24.47
22.4%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
36.75
30.44
22%
3
Mike Evans
WR
32.6
19.62
19.5%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
27.3
27.91
16.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Pawn Rat, while Joe Mixon had a 43-yard run for the team, who trailed 165.67-130.25 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  Pack Rats   Pawn Rat
Standings Update
How about we check in on the Standings? After all, we're already at the midpoint of the season, if you can believe it.
Pack Rats
Pack Rats may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the squad is averaging the 5th-most points per game in the league (235.19 ppg), propelling Pack Rats to the No. 6 spot in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
2200 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Best Drafted
Mitchell Trubisky
Best Acquisition
1814 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 296 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Pawn Rat
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Pawn Rat holding onto No. 8 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad is averaging only 190.23 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Pawn Rat is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Adam Thielen
MVP
74 Rec, 925 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Best Drafted
Russell Wilson
Best Acquisition
1556 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs

StatSmack

Pawn Rat are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Pawn Rat need some help then, averaging just 190.23 versus Pack Rats's 235.19.
Even the computers think Pack Rats have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (247.72) than Pawn Rat (166.74).
You can't win if you don't play. Pack Rats has left fewer points on the bench this season (494.09) than Pawn Rat (557.27).
Once Pack Rats put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pawn Rat (1 vs 0).
By position, Pack Rats have outscored Pawn Rat at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
Hey Pawn Rat, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!