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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Jack McCoy Esq.
4-4 119.36
120.15
 
VS
proj
Shea Faced
90.88 0-8
111.53

Offensively challenged Jack McCoy Esq. knock off Shea Faced, 119.36-90.88

Ranking 10th in the league in points scored for the week, Jack McCoy Esq. were lucky to earn a win against a foe that had an even worse week, earning a 119.36-90.88 win over Shea Faced. Shea Faced grabbed a 12.42-point lead on Thursday, but Jack McCoy Esq. held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Andrew Luck, who passed for 239 yards and 3 touchdowns for 29.36 points, and Jared Cook, who caught 4 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown (17.4 points). Larry Fitzgerald (8 Rec, 102 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Tom Brady (324 Pass Yds) did their part for Shea Faced in the loss. Jack McCoy Esq. improve to 4-4 on the season, while Shea Faced fall to 0-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Jack McCoy Esq.   Shea Faced

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown against the Colts, Cook put up 17.4 points this week. His scoring output was 81.3% more than his 9.6-point projection and was much higher than his 11.18-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #78 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Jared Cook

Top Player Comparison

Jack McCoy Esq.
Points
% of total points 119.36
1
Andrew Luck
QB
29.36
26.12
24.6%
2
Jared Cook
TE
17.4
9.6
14.6%
3
DeSean Jackson
WR
14.2
9.55
11.9%
4
Kerryon Johnson
RB
13.1
15.09
11%
Shea Faced
Points
% of total points 90.88
1
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
23.2
6.49
25.5%
2
Tom Brady
QB
14.76
24.21
16.2%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
13.7
9.99
15.1%
4
Danny Amendola
WR
12.42
12.35
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Danny Amendola had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Shea Faced, helping Shea Faced to a 12.42-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Jack McCoy Esq. boasted a 119.36-76.12 lead. Andrew Luck had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Jack McCoy Esq., while Jared Cook had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Shea Faced with a 24-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Jack McCoy Esq.   Shea Faced
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the season, which means it's time take a closer look at the Standings.
Jack McCoy Esq.
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Jack McCoy Esq. holding onto No. 6 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 137.69 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Jack McCoy Esq. is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Melvin Gordon III
MVP
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Best Drafted
Andrew Luck
Best Acquisition
2187 Pass Yds, 23 Pass TDs
Shea Faced
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 94.90, Shea Faced ranks No. 12 in the Standings, leaving the unit on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
2200 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Best Drafted
Drew Brees
Best Acquisition
1990 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs

Game Notes

Jack McCoy Esq. got the victory despite the fact that only five of their 11 starters exceeded their scoring projections.
Shea Faced had only four of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could have looked differently, as each team had a starter score zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Shea Faced ranked 12th in the league in points scored this week, while Jack McCoy Esq. ranked 10th.
Not only did Jack McCoy Esq. earn the W, but they also easily covered the 8.62-point predicted margin of victory.