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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Spokane Sith
5-3 80.74
103.78
 
VS
proj
The Dog House
70.5 4-4
114.19

Offensively challenged Spokane Sith come back to top The Dog House, 80.74-70.50

Ranking 10th in the league in points scored for the week, Spokane Sith were fortunate to earn a win against an opponent that had an even worse week, coming back to earn a 80.74-70.50 win over The Dog House. Spokane Sith trailed 70.50-51.64 heading into Monday night, but the squad charged back behind James White (15.4 points) and Julian Edelman (13.7). Davante Adams (5 Rec, 133 Rec Yds) and Kareem Hunt (50 Rush Yds, 36 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top scorers for The Dog House in the loss. Spokane Sith (5-3) have now won five straight games and will look to keep it rolling against Blue Skywalker. The Dog House (4-4) meet Cutlass Conglomerate in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Spokane Sith   The Dog House

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Seahawks defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 17 points against their 9.48-point projection. During a 28-14 win over the Lions, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 331 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Seahawks defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Chargers next week.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

Spokane Sith
Points
% of total points 80.74
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
17.94
26.32
22.2%
2
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
17
9.48
21.1%
3
James White
RB
15.4
12.43
19.1%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
13.7
9
17%
The Dog House
Points
% of total points 70.5
1
Davante Adams
WR
15.3
12.66
21.7%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
14.6
15.8
20.7%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
11.1
16.6
15.7%
4
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
11
9.52
15.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was The Dog House who emerged with the lead, 61.70-49.64. For Spokane Sith, Aaron Rodgers had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard pass. Davante Adams had a 48-yard catch and a 41-yard catch for The Dog House, while Kareem Hunt had a 23-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Spokane Sith   The Dog House
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the midway point. Let's check in on the Standings.
Spokane Sith
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to see Spokane Sith holding onto No. 4 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 112.72 points per game through eight weeks, 8th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Spokane Sith is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
2283 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 116 Rush Yds
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
619 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 175 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
the Cleveland Browns defense
Best Acquisition
26.3 Avg Pts Allowed, 414.5 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers
The Dog House
The Dog House may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the squad is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (119.13 ppg), propelling The Dog House to No. 5 in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
1990 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Saquon Barkley
Best Drafted
519 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 497 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Martavis Bryant
Best Acquisition
14 Rec, 220 Rec Yds

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Spokane Sith scored less in this one (80.74) than their season average of 112.72.
Spokane Sith are looking unstoppable, with victories in five straight matchups.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. The Dog House has left more points on the bench this season (479.28) than Spokane Sith (397.74).
Spokane Sith are clutch masters, with more close wins than The Dog House (1 vs 0).
By position, Spokane Sith have outscored The Dog House at K and DEF this season.
Don't worry The Dog House, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!