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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
TheGolladayInnXpress
2-6 100.55
117.05
 
VS
proj
Between the uprights
92.39 3-5
112.7

Offensively challenged TheGolladayInnXpress defeat Between the uprights, 100.55-92.39

TheGolladayInnXpress secured a 100.55-92.39 win over Between the uprights despite posting only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week. TheGolladayInnXpress never trailed in this one after earning a 6.00-point lead on Thursday behind Ka'imi Fairbairn. Andy Dalton (280 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds) and Tarik Cohen (40 Rush Yds, 70 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Between the uprights in the loss. TheGolladayInnXpress (2-6) will look to keep it rolling against Questionable, while Between the uprights (3-5) try to get back in the win column against #1HawkMomma.

Matchup Timeline

  TheGolladayInnXpress   Between the uprights

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Peterson ran for 149 yards and a touchdown as the Redskins beat the Giants 20-13. In doing so, he put up 27.37 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any RB in the league this season. Peterson will square off against the Falcons next week.
Adrian Peterson

Top Player Comparison

TheGolladayInnXpress
Points
% of total points 100.55
1
Andrew Luck
QB
29.36
25.43
29.2%
2
Adrian Peterson
RB
27.37
11.4
27.2%
3
Kerryon Johnson
RB
12.8
12.54
12.7%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
9.17
10.61
9.1%
Between the uprights
Points
% of total points 92.39
1
Andy Dalton
QB
24.2
23.92
26.2%
2
Tarik Cohen
RB
17.39
14.74
18.8%
3
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
17.2
10.24
18.6%
4
Javorius Allen
RB
10.2
7.18
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was TheGolladayInnXpress who took the lead, 100.55-86.52. For TheGolladayInnXpress, Andrew Luck had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass. Tarik Cohen made the highlight reel for Between the uprights with a 70-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  TheGolladayInnXpress   Between the uprights
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning we ought to catch up on the Standings.
TheGolladayInnXpress
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 105.10, TheGolladayInnXpress boasts the No. 10 position in the Standings, leaving the unit outside of playoff position.
Important Players
Philip Rivers
MVP
2008 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Kerryon Johnson
Best Drafted
466 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 158 Rec Yds
Nick Chubb
Best Acquisition
318 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Between the uprights
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Between the uprights making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 115.21 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
2335 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Keenan Allen
Best Drafted
41 Rec, 506 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Andy Dalton
Best Acquisition
2102 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs

StatSmack

By position, TheGolladayInnXpress have outscored Between the uprights at RB and K this season.
The starters for TheGolladayInnXpress had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Between the uprights (1).
Hey Between the uprights, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!