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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Missing Link
5-3 132.8
127.87
 
VS
proj
Dongers
82.8 4-4
116.77

Missing Link hand Dongers third consecutive loss in 132.8-82.8 rout

Missing Link cruised to a 132.8-82.8 win to hand Dongers their third straight loss. Missing Link earned a 23.2-point lead on Thursday behind DeAndre Hopkins and never let it go. Antonio Brown (6 Rec, 74 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Drew Brees (120 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) led the charge for Dongers in the loss. Missing Link (5-3) will look to earn another W against Mind if I Vape?, while Dongers (4-4) will take on GFY in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Missing Link   Dongers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Mixon (123 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 15 Rec Yds) scored 27.3 points in a 37-34 win over the Buccaneers in Week 8. His scoring output was 70.6% more than his 16-point projection and was much higher than his 12.74-point season scoring average. Mixon ranks #56 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Joe Mixon

Top Player Comparison

Missing Link
Points
% of total points 132.8
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
30.5
31.53
23%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
27.3
16
20.6%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.2
16.66
17.5%
4
DeSean Jackson
WR
14.7
8.97
11.1%
Dongers
Points
% of total points 82.8
1
Antonio Brown
WR
22.4
17.65
27.1%
2
Drew Brees
QB
15.8
35.82
19.1%
3
Javorius Allen
RB
9.3
6.09
11.2%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
9.1
16.57
11%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DeAndre Hopkins had a 49-yard touchdown catch for Missing Link, helping to give the team a 23.2-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Missing Link had a 122.2-67.0 lead. Matthew Stafford had a 39-yard touchdown pass for Missing Link, while Joe Mixon had a 43-yard run. Meanwhile, Antonio Brown had a 43-yard touchdown catch for Dongers, while Tyreek Hill had a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Michael Thomas had a 44-yard catch for Missing Link, contributing to a 132.8-82.8 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Missing Link   Dongers
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the season, meaning we ought take a closer look at the Standings.
Missing Link
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to see Missing Link holding onto No. 4 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 120.5 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Missing Link is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Matthew Stafford
MVP
1912 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
53 Rec, 789 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Joe Flacco
Best Acquisition
2259 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Dongers
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Dongers making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 121.0 points per game through eight weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
1990 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
44 Rec, 705 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Javorius Allen
Best Acquisition
100 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 188 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

Game Notes

Missing Link got the W even though only four of their nine starters exceeded their scoring projections.
Dongers had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Missing Link won despite starting Dan Bailey, who scored zero points.
Missing Link had three players score more points than the leading scorer for Dongers.
Missing Link put up more points than their season scoring average (120.53) while Dongers fell short of theirs (121.04).
Missing Link scored more points than their projected total, while Dongers failed to reach their projection.
Not only did Missing Link win, but they also easily covered the 11.1-point predicted margin of victory.
Missing Link moves to (3-2) in blowout games this season, while Dongers falls to (2-3).