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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
DA nigga
6-3 178.98
163.46
 
VS
proj
Boomkanani ◇
155.9 7-2
166.53

DA nigga top Boomkanani ◇ in 178.98-155.90 rout

DA nigga scored a dominant win over Boomkanani ◇, rolling to a 178.98-155.90 victory. DA nigga pulled out to an early 4.00-point lead on Thursday. Boomkanani ◇ came back to take the lead during the late games on Sunday, powered by Alvin Kamara (33.6 points) and Melvin Gordon III (19.3). Not to be deterred, DA nigga rallied later that night, as Julian Edelman (17.38 points) put them back ahead once and for all. DA nigga (6-3) will look to keep it rolling against TheGoat50, while Boomkanani ◇ (7-2) face ND IRISH in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  DA nigga   Boomkanani ◇

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense (6 Pts Allowed, 282 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 46.1 points against the Jets in Week 9. They more-than-doubled their 22.61-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Dolphins defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

DA nigga
Points
% of total points 178.98
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
46.1
22.61
25.8%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
39.1
20.28
21.8%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
17.38
15.76
9.7%
4
Jordan Howard
RB
16.7
12.78
9.3%
Boomkanani ◇
Points
% of total points 155.9
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.8
29.85
21.7%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
33.6
22.07
21.6%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
19.3
20.44
12.4%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
12.7
22.51
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was DA nigga who took the lead, 97.30-86.80. For DA nigga, Tyreek Hill had a 40-yard catch. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Boomkanani ◇ with a 50-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, Boomkanani ◇ owned a 155.90-146.40 lead. For DA nigga, Greg Zuerlein had a 56-yard field goal. Melvin Gordon III had a 34-yard touchdown run for Boomkanani ◇, while Wil Lutz had a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  DA nigga   Boomkanani ◇

StatSmack

DA nigga must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (178.98) than their season average (153.24).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. DA nigga has left fewer points on the bench this season (352.14) than Boomkanani ◇ (657.2).
DA nigga don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Boomkanani ◇ (3 vs 2).
DA nigga have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Boomkanani ◇ (1 vs 0).
By position, DA nigga have outscored Boomkanani ◇ at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Boomkanani ◇, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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