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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Bofa Dez Knuts
7-1 128.24
111.33
 
VS
proj
NINERS NATION
76.61 2-6
90.27

Bofa Dez Knuts knock off NINERS NATION for sixth straight win in 128.24-76.61 rout

Bofa Dez Knuts extended their win streak to six games with a dominant victory over NINERS NATION, rolling to a 128.24-76.61 win. Bofa Dez Knuts earned a 23.87-point lead on Thursday behind Lamar Miller (19.87 points) and the Houston Texans defense (4) and never let it go. Jared Goff (295 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Latavius Murray (56 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 39 Rec Yds) did everything they could for NINERS NATION in the loss. This marks the second time this season Bofa Dez Knuts have knocked off NINERS NATION, after winning 126.33-116.03 in their last matchup. Bofa Dez Knuts (7-1) will look to keep it rolling against Ucinn's Dominators, while NINERS NATION (2-6) try to generate some positive momentum against Flying Flounders.

Matchup Timeline

  Bofa Dez Knuts   NINERS NATION

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Miller (133 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 19.87 points in a 42-23 win over the Dolphins in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.7-point projection and was much higher than his 8.1-point season scoring average. Miller ranks #85 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Lamar Miller

Top Player Comparison

Bofa Dez Knuts
Points
% of total points 128.24
1
Andrew Luck
QB
28.82
26.5
22.5%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
26
17.68
20.3%
3
Lamar Miller
RB
19.87
7.7
15.5%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
16.87
11.35
13.2%
NINERS NATION
Points
% of total points 76.61
1
Jared Goff
QB
32.22
26.23
42.1%
2
Latavius Murray
RB
12.33
8.43
16.1%
3
Mason Crosby
K
12
9.09
15.7%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
7
8.55
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Lamar Miller had a 58-yard run for Bofa Dez Knuts, helping to stake the team to a 23.87-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Bofa Dez Knuts emerged with a 111.37-61.41 lead. Andrew Luck had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Bofa Dez Knuts, while Dustin Hopkins had a 53-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Jared Goff had a 30-yard touchdown pass for NINERS NATION, while Mason Crosby had a 53-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Bofa Dez Knuts   NINERS NATION
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already halfway through the season, which means we ought to check in on the Standings.
Bofa Dez Knuts
Bofa Dez Knuts have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 133.53 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the team to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Drew Brees
Best Drafted
1990 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Dustin Hopkins
Best Acquisition
14-16 FG, 56 long, 14-14 XP
NINERS NATION
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 86.72, NINERS NATION boasts the No. 14 spot in the Standings, leaving the squad with some work to do in order to make the playoffs.
Important Players
Jared Goff
MVP
2425 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Brandin Cooks
Best Drafted
35 Rec, 643 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Mason Crosby
Best Acquisition
17-22 FG, 53 long, 14-16 XP

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Bofa Dez Knuts have won six straight weeks, while NINERS NATION have dropped their last four.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bofa Dez Knuts are doing a better job of that, averaging 133.53 versus NINERS NATION's 86.72.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bofa Dez Knuts (7-1) have a better record than NINERS NATION (2-6).
Even the computers think Bofa Dez Knuts have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (100.64) than NINERS NATION (87.09).
Once Bofa Dez Knuts put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than NINERS NATION (4 vs 1).
Bofa Dez Knuts should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than NINERS NATION (7 vs 2).
Bofa Dez Knuts have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than NINERS NATION (46 vs 30).
NINERS NATION have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Bofa Dez Knuts (1) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, Bofa Dez Knuts have outscored NINERS NATION at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Bofa Dez Knuts don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Bofa Dez Knuts had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for NINERS NATION (2).
Hey NINERS NATION, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!