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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
GridIron Bullies
6-3 235.14
281.17
 
VS
proj
British Bulldogs
232.92 5-4
262.8

GridIron Bullies find way to beat British Bulldogs in 235.14-232.92 battle

Both teams were unable to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point totals, but GridIron Bullies did enough to get the best of British Bulldogs. Predicted to triumph by a score of 281.17-262.80, GridIron Bullies eked out a 235.14-232.92 victory over British Bulldogs. British Bulldogs had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. GridIron Bullies led 214.64-207.22 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 25.7 points from Ezekiel Elliott and Ryan Succop on Monday night for British Bulldogs. GridIron Bullies were led by Avery Williamson (37.5 points) and Mark Barron (25). GridIron Bullies improve to 6-3 on the season, while British Bulldogs fall to 5-4.

Matchup Timeline

  GridIron Bullies   British Bulldogs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williamson (12 Tackles, 1 Sack) scored 37.5 points in a 13-6 lost to the Dolphins in Week 9. His scoring output was 47.5% more than his 25.43-point projection and was higher than his 27.56-point season scoring average. Williamson ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Bills next week.
Avery Williamson

Top Player Comparison

GridIron Bullies
Points
% of total points 235.14
1
Avery Williamson
LB
37.5
25.43
15.9%
2
Mark Barron
LB
25
26.54
10.6%
3
John Johnson III
S
24
23.44
10.2%
4
Jayon Brown
LB
20.5
23.29
8.7%
British Bulldogs
Points
% of total points 232.92
1
Keenan Allen
WR
32.2
15.82
13.8%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
28.9
15.79
12.4%
3
Eric Kendricks
LB
27
21.19
11.6%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23.7
27.86
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was British Bulldogs who took the lead, 193.22-163.64. For GridIron Bullies, Wil Lutz had a 54-yard field goal. Philip Rivers connected with Keenan Allen for a 54-yard pass for British Bulldogs. Rivers also lit up the scoreboard with a 30-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  GridIron Bullies   British Bulldogs

Game Notes

GridIron Bullies won even though only two of their 14 starting players scored higher than their projected point totals.
British Bulldogs had only five of their 14 starters score higher than their projected points.
Each team registered its lowest point total of the year.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
British Bulldogs ranked 9th in the league in scoring this week, while GridIron Bullies ranked 8th.
The matchup's 2.22-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
The loss snaps a two-game unbeaten streak for British Bulldogs.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with GridIron Bullies. They won, but did not cover the 18.37-point projected margin of victory.
GridIron Bullies moves to (2-0) in close games this season, while British Bulldogs falls to (1-1).
For British Bulldogs, Keenan Allen scored 32.2 points, the fifth-best score for a WR this week.

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