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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Blitz for six
7-1 141.76
143.07
 
VS
proj
Off Constantly
121.9 3-5
131.57

Blitz for six come back to beat Off Constantly for fifth straight win, 141.76-121.90

Blitz for six extended their win streak to five games with a come-from-behind victory over Off Constantly, rallying to earn a 141.76-121.90 win. Blitz for six trailed 101.20-87.10 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind James White, who racked up 94 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 25.4 points, and Tom Brady, who passed for 324 yards (13.76 points). Jared Goff (295 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Julian Edelman (13 Rush Yds, 104 Rec Yds) led the charge for Off Constantly in defeat. Blitz for six (7-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Flexecution, while Off Constantly (3-5) will face off against ABC Easy as RG3 in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Blitz for six   Off Constantly

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Giants in Week 8, the Redskins defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 303 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. In doing so, they put up 15 points to more-than-double their 7.28-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Blitz for six this week. Next week, the Redskins will play the Falcons.
The Washington Redskins defense

Top Player Comparison

Blitz for six
Points
% of total points 141.76
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
26.6
21.18
18.8%
2
James White
RB
25.4
18.8
17.9%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
22.8
23.96
16.1%
4
The Washington Redskins defense
DEF
15
7.28
10.6%
Off Constantly
Points
% of total points 121.9
1
Jared Goff
QB
32.5
24.74
26.7%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
20.7
15.52
17%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
19.6
18.72
16.1%
4
Greg Olsen
TE
15.6
10.07
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Off Constantly boasted a 101.20-37.70 lead. For Blitz for six, Tyler Lockett had a 24-yard touchdown catch. Jared Goff had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Off Constantly, while Kareem Hunt had a 23-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Blitz for six   Off Constantly
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning we ought take a closer look at the Standings.
Blitz for six
Blitz for six have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 142.46 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the unit to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Adam Thielen
MVP
74 Rec, 925 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
408 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 393 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
the Washington Redskins defense
Best Acquisition
19.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 322.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 13 Turnovers
Off Constantly
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Off Constantly making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 124.29 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kareem Hunt
MVP
592 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 262 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Jared Goff
Best Drafted
2425 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Andy Dalton
Best Acquisition
2102 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs

Game Notes

More than half (5 of the 9) of the starters on Blitz for six scored higher than their projected point totals.
Off Constantly had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
This defeat snaps a two-match winning streak for Off Constantly.
Not only did Blitz for six get the win, but they also covered the 11.5-point projected margin of victory.
In comeback games this year, Blitz for six moves to (5-0), while Off Constantly falls to (1-1).
For Off Constantly, Jared Goff scored 32.5 points, the fifth-highest score in the league this week.