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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Gurley Fries
7-2 157.12
127.39
 
VS
proj
Jimmy Mush
119.76 2-7
111.77

Gurley Fries defeat Jimmy Mush for third straight win in 157.12-119.76 rout

Gurley Fries extended their win streak to three games with a easy win over Jimmy Mush, rolling to a 157.12-119.76 victory. Jimmy Mush earned a 18.80-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Gurley Fries after that. They were led by the Chicago Bears defense, who allowed only 9 points, surrendered 264 yards, and forced 4 turnovers for 34 points, and Tevin Coleman, who racked up 156 yards from scrimmage and caught 2 touchdown passes (30.1 points). The Miami Dolphins defense (30 points) and George Kittle (18.8) were the leading performers for Jimmy Mush in the loss. Gurley Fries (7-2) will look to sustain their momentum against Too Many Cooks, while Jimmy Mush (2-7) try to get back on track against The BOSS #21.

Matchup Timeline

  Gurley Fries   Jimmy Mush

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 156 yards from scrimmage and catching 2 touchdown passes against the Redskins, Coleman registered 30.1 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.09-point projection and was much higher than his 11.81-point season scoring average. Coleman ranks #62 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Tevin Coleman

Top Player Comparison

Gurley Fries
Points
% of total points 157.12
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
34
15.12
21.6%
2
Tevin Coleman
RB
30.1
11.09
19.2%
3
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB
26.02
20.9
16.6%
4
Josh Gordon
WR
21.5
10.35
13.7%
Jimmy Mush
Points
% of total points 119.76
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
30
11.25
25.1%
2
George Kittle
TE
18.8
9.88
15.7%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
16.7
8.97
13.9%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
15.5
11.54
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 71-yard catch for Jimmy Mush, helping Jimmy Mush to a 18.80-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Jimmy Mush who grabbed the lead, 106.56-97.52. Tevin Coleman had a 39-yard touchdown catch for Gurley Fries, while Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 30-yard touchdown pass. Calvin Ridley made the highlight reel for Jimmy Mush with a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Josh Gordon had a 55-yard touchdown catch for Gurley Fries, helping the team to a 157.12-106.56 lead.

Points By Position

  Gurley Fries   Jimmy Mush

StatSmack

Gurley Fries must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (157.12) than their season average (136.43).
Gurley Fries are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Gurley Fries are doing a better job of that, averaging 136.43 versus Jimmy Mush's 116.28.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Gurley Fries (7-2) have a better record than Jimmy Mush (2-7).
You can't win if you don't play. Jimmy Mush has left more points on the bench this season (594.04) than Gurley Fries (224.18).
Once Gurley Fries put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jimmy Mush (5 vs 1).
Gurley Fries have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Jimmy Mush (43 vs 32).
Jimmy Mush have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Gurley Fries (2) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, Gurley Fries have outscored Jimmy Mush at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Gurley Fries don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Gurley Fries had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Jimmy Mush (2).
Don't worry Jimmy Mush, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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