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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Randy Moss
6-2 116.88
135.69
 
VS
proj
Earl Campbell
72.96 3-5
109.09

Randy Moss come back to defeat Earl Campbell for fourth straight win in 116.88-72.96 rout

Randy Moss extended their win streak to four games with a dominant victory over Earl Campbell, rolling to a 116.88-72.96 win. Randy Moss nabbed an early 6.00-point lead on Thursday. Earl Campbell came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Cam Newton (26.96 points) and O.J. Howard (16.3). Unphased, Randy Moss got it going when it mattered most on Monday night, as the New England Patriots defense (23 points) and James White (22.9) put them back on top for good. Randy Moss (6-2) will look to add to their success against LT's Giants, while Earl Campbell (3-5) will meet The Thurmanator in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Randy Moss   Earl Campbell

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense scored 23 points in a 25-6 win over the Bills to beat their 13.73-point projection. They allowed only 6 points, surrendered 333 yards, and forced 2 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Randy Moss this week. The Patriots will battle the Packers in Week 9.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Randy Moss
Points
% of total points 116.88
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
23
13.73
19.7%
2
James White
RB
22.9
16.91
19.6%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
18.7
14.32
16%
4
Case Keenum
QB
14.38
18.36
12.3%
Earl Campbell
Points
% of total points 72.96
1
Cam Newton
QB
26.96
21.13
37%
2
O.J. Howard
TE
16.3
9.24
22.3%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
10
18.26
13.7%
4
Nelson Agholor
WR
8.8
7.79
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Earl Campbell who claimed the lead, 72.96-44.98. Case Keenum teamed up with Emmanuel Sanders for a 49-yard pass for Randy Moss. Keenum also lit up the scoreboard with a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for Earl Campbell with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Randy Moss   Earl Campbell
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the midway point. Let's take a closer look at the Standings.
Randy Moss
Randy Moss will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 137.11 points per game through eight weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the unit holds the No. 2 position in the Standings, easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Melvin Gordon III
MVP
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Emmanuel Sanders
Best Drafted
50 Rec, 660 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Taylor Gabriel
Best Acquisition
34 Rec, 381 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Earl Campbell
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Earl Campbell making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to get into playoff position after averaging only 121.38 points per game through eight weeks, 10th-best in the league.
Important Players
Cam Newton
MVP
1646 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 309 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
44 Rec, 705 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
C.J. Uzomah
Best Acquisition
17 Rec, 184 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Randy Moss scored less in this one (116.88) than their season average of 137.11.
Randy Moss are looking unstoppable, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Earl Campbell need some help then, averaging just 121.38 versus Randy Moss's 137.11.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Randy Moss (6-2) have a better record than Earl Campbell (3-5).
Even the machines think Randy Moss have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (126.75) than Earl Campbell (114.58).
Randy Moss don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Earl Campbell (4 vs 3).
Randy Moss laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Earl Campbell (0).
Randy Moss should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Earl Campbell (6 vs 4).
By position, Randy Moss have outscored Earl Campbell at RB, K, and DEF this season.
Randy Moss don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Randy Moss had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Earl Campbell (1).
Hey Earl Campbell, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!