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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
#1HawkMomma
7-2 151.52
149.96
 
VS
proj
Between the uprights
97.73 3-6
99.2

Despite top scorer Ryan, Between the uprights fall to #1HawkMomma in 151.52-97.73 rout

Between the uprights had the top scorer in the matchup with QB Matt Ryan accumulating 37 points, the third-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome #1HawkMomma, who rolled to a 151.52-97.73 win. #1HawkMomma grabbed an early 3.33-point lead on Thursday. Between the uprights came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Matt Ryan (37 points) and Matt Prater (9). Unphased, #1HawkMomma rallied later that afternoon, as Brandin Cooks (20.6 points) and Todd Gurley II (19.53) put them back on top once and for all. #1HawkMomma (7-2) will look to keep it rolling against TheGolladayInnXpress, while Between the uprights (3-6) attempt to right the ship against BallinPaulAllen.

Matchup Timeline

  #1HawkMomma   Between the uprights

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense allowed only 9 points, surrendered 264 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 41-9 win over the Bills. In doing so, they put up 30.96 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the third-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Bears will go up against the Lions.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

#1HawkMomma
Points
% of total points 151.52
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
30.96
12.17
20.4%
2
James White
RB
25.9
18.69
17.1%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
23.16
27.87
15.3%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
20.6
12.55
13.6%
Between the uprights
Points
% of total points 97.73
1
Matt Ryan
QB
37
23
37.9%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
18.07
13.3
18.5%
3
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
10.73
9.19
11%
4
Matt Prater
K
9
9.17
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Ryan had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass for Between the uprights, helping the team to a 55.26-36.36 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which #1HawkMomma emerged with a 95.46-80.40 lead. Brandin Cooks had a 48-yard catch for #1HawkMomma, while Melvin Gordon III had a 34-yard touchdown run. Keenan Allen made the highlight reel for Between the uprights with a 54-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday night, after which #1HawkMomma had a 151.52-91.13 lead. For #1HawkMomma, Aaron Rodgers had a 51-yard pass. Marquez Valdes-Scantling made the highlight reel for Between the uprights with a 51-yard catch.

Points By Position

  #1HawkMomma   Between the uprights

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starting players on #1HawkMomma scored more than their point projections.
Between the uprights had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Between the uprights can partially blame the loss on Rob Gronkowski, who didn't score any points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
#1HawkMomma scored more points than their projected total, while Between the uprights failed to reach their projection.
The matchup's 53.79-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did #1HawkMomma earn the win, but they also covered the 50.76-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, #1HawkMomma moves to (6-0), while Between the uprights falls to (2-3).
Despite the loss, Matt Ryan scored 37 points, the third-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

#1HawkMomma
Props on assembling a starting crew that won by a whopping 53.79 points this past week. We consider that to be a job well done. Let's take this W in stride, tip our hat to the GM of Between the uprights, and continue pushing forward to a fantasy championship.
Between the uprights
Well, Between the uprights, Week 9's problem isn't exactly a brain teaser. Starting Rob Gronkowski in a tough fantasy matchup... let's do a little research beforehand in Week 10.