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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Deeznutz2u
4-4 137.96
122.81
 
VS
proj
Raymond's Team
105.6 3-5
99.74

Deeznutz2u hand Raymond's Team fourth straight loss in 137.96-105.60 rout

Deeznutz2u cruised to a 137.96-105.60 win to hand Raymond's Team their fourth consecutive loss. Deeznutz2u grabbed a 23.20-point lead on Thursday behind DeAndre Hopkins and never let it go. Adam Thielen (15 Rush Yds, 103 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Matthew Stafford (310 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) did everything they could for Raymond's Team in the loss. Deeznutz2u (4-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against Odin' Slayers III, while Raymond's Team (3-5) match up against Justice League in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Deeznutz2u   Raymond's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 15.6 points against his 9.51-point projection. During a 29-27 loss to the Rams, he ran for 86 yards and a touchdown. Jones will face the Patriots next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

Deeznutz2u
Points
% of total points 137.96
1
Cam Newton
QB
27.96
21.13
20.3%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
23.2
16.66
16.8%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
22.9
15.13
16.6%
4
James White
RB
20.4
15.62
14.8%
Raymond's Team
Points
% of total points 105.6
1
Adam Thielen
WR
19.3
19.63
18.3%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
18
19.35
17%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
17.1
17.26
16.2%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
16.9
14.3
16%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DeAndre Hopkins had a 49-yard touchdown catch for Deeznutz2u, helping to stake the team to a 23.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Deeznutz2u had a 82.06-70.30 lead. For Deeznutz2u, Aaron Jones had a 33-yard touchdown run. Matthew Stafford had a 39-yard touchdown pass for Raymond's Team, while Kareem Hunt had a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday night, but after the scoring was completed, Deeznutz2u became the proud owner of a 117.56-105.60 lead. For Deeznutz2u, Michael Thomas had a 44-yard catch. Wil Lutz made the highlight reel for Raymond's Team with a 52-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Deeznutz2u   Raymond's Team
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the halfway mark. How about we catch up on the Standings?
Deeznutz2u
Deeznutz2u rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through eight weeks, the team is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (120.99 ppg), leaving Deeznutz2u on the outside looking in for the playoffs at No. 5 in the Standings.
Important Players
Cam Newton
MVP
1646 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 309 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
53 Rec, 789 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
James White
Best Acquisition
204 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 459 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Raymond's Team
Raymond's Team rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through eight weeks, the team is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (114.37 ppg), leaving Raymond's Team outside of playoff position at No. 8 in the Standings.
Important Players
Adam Thielen
MVP
74 Rec, 925 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Kareem Hunt
Best Drafted
592 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 262 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Deeznutz2u scored more points in this matchup (137.96) than their season average (120.99).
Raymond's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Deeznutz2u are doing a better job of that, averaging 120.99 versus Raymond's Team's 114.37.
Even the machines think Deeznutz2u have better players. They have a higher projected points average (119.53) than Raymond's Team (111.64).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Deeznutz2u has left fewer points on the bench this season (349.76) than Raymond's Team (457.78).
Deeznutz2u don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Raymond's Team (4 vs 2).
By position, Deeznutz2u have outscored Raymond's Team at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Deeznutz2u don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, third-highest in the league.
Don't worry Raymond's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!