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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Brian's Bulldogs
5-4 142.84
117.99
 
VS
proj
Jackson's Team
90.8 3-6
79.27

Brian's Bulldogs knock off Jackson's Team for third straight win in 142.84-90.80 rout

Brian's Bulldogs extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over Jackson's Team, rolling to a 142.84-90.80 victory. The matchup was over almost as soon as it started, as Brian's Bulldogs took a 29.4-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout performances from the Chicago Bears defense (28 points) and Julio Jones (21.6). Travis Kelce (25.4 points) and Russell Wilson (20.5) were the leaders for Jackson's Team in the loss. Brian's Bulldogs (5-4) will look to keep it rolling against Dj's Team, while Jackson's Team (3-6) will try to right the ship against nick's Tip-Top Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Brian's Bulldogs   Jackson's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 28 points against their 9.97-point projection. In a 41-9 win over the Bills, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 264 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Bears defense ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Brian's Bulldogs
Points
% of total points 142.84
1
Michael Thomas
WR
33.1
16.46
23.2%
2
Jared Goff
QB
30.34
22.67
21.2%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
28
9.97
19.6%
4
Julio Jones
WR
21.6
15.01
15.1%
Jackson's Team
Points
% of total points 90.8
1
Travis Kelce
TE
25.4
12.99
28%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
20.5
17.82
22.6%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
16.9
23.3
18.6%
4
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
13
6.25
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Brian's Bulldogs who emerged with the lead, 67.70-38.30. For Brian's Bulldogs, Julio Jones had a 35-yard touchdown catch. Dalvin Cook made the highlight reel for Jackson's Team with a 70-yard run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, after which Brian's Bulldogs emerged with a 142.84-90.80 lead. For Brian's Bulldogs, Jared Goff had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard pass. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Jackson's Team with a 42-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Brian's Bulldogs   Jackson's Team

What If

Brian's Bulldogs would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Jackson's Team would have lost to four other teams besides Brian's Bulldogs this week.
If Brian's Bulldogs played Jackson's Team every week this season, they'd be 6-3.
Last week, Jackson's Team would have topped Brian's Bulldogs 103.72-98.
Brian's Bulldogs would be 5-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Jackson's Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Brian's Bulldogs, Jackson's Team would be 3-5.
If Brian's Bulldogs had played every team in the league each week, they would be 47-34.
If they played every team every week, Jackson's Team would be 27-54.

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