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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
RAWDAWG
6-2 204.48
165.26
 
VS
proj
Running Wild
168.3 5-3
164.22

RAWDAWG defy predictions, come back to defeat Running Wild in 204.48-168.30 rout

RAWDAWG outperformed their projected point total, rolling to a 204.48-168.30 win over Running Wild. RAWDAWG pulled out to an early 9.50-point lead on Thursday. Running Wild came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Todd Gurley II (32.8 points) and Mitchell Trubisky (31.9). Unphased, RAWDAWG got it going later that night, as Alvin Kamara (26.17 points) and Stefon Diggs (24.93) put them back ahead once and for all. RAWDAWG (6-2) will look to notch another W against TheLegacy, while Running Wild (5-3) attempt to get back on track against zzirGrizz.

Matchup Timeline

  RAWDAWG   Running Wild

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 28.13 points, Watkins more-than-doubled his 10.37-point projection as the Chiefs beat the Broncos 30-23. He caught 8 passes for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the third-highest percentage of any WR in the league this season. Next week, Watkins will square off against the Browns.
Sammy Watkins

Top Player Comparison

RAWDAWG
Points
% of total points 204.48
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
43.02
42.21
21%
2
Sammy Watkins
WR
28.13
10.37
13.8%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
26.17
19.8
12.8%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
24.93
15.56
12.2%
Running Wild
Points
% of total points 168.3
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
32.8
25.18
19.5%
2
Mitchell Trubisky
QB
31.9
37.64
19%
3
Mike Evans
WR
24.93
14.42
14.8%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
18.4
18.02
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was Running Wild who claimed the lead, 168.30-153.38. Patrick Mahomes had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for RAWDAWG, while Eric Ebron had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Todd Gurley II had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Running Wild, while Mitchell Trubisky had a 70-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  RAWDAWG   Running Wild
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already midway through the season, which means it's about time to catch up on the Standings.
RAWDAWG
RAWDAWG have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 179.54 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2526 Pass Yds, 26 Pass TDs, 119 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
408 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 393 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Joe Flacco
Best Acquisition
2259 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Running Wild
Running Wild will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 167.42 points per game through eight weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the squad finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Kareem Hunt
Best Drafted
592 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 262 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Mitchell Trubisky
Best Acquisition
1814 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 296 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs

StatSmack

RAWDAWG must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (204.48) than their season average (179.54).
We heard scoring helps you win. Running Wild need some help then, averaging just 167.42 versus RAWDAWG's 179.54.
Even the machines think RAWDAWG have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (166.29) than Running Wild (154.56).
Running Wild are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than RAWDAWG (2 vs 1).
RAWDAWG laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Running Wild (0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Running Wild - they’ve made more transactions (2) than RAWDAWG (1) this season. That didn't seem to help them this week, though.
By position, RAWDAWG have outscored Running Wild at QB, WR, and TE this season.
RAWDAWG don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 30 points, highest in the league.
RAWDAWG was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (2) than Running Wild (0).
Hey Running Wild, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!