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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Redlegs
6-2 165.9
174.5
 
VS
proj
Warm Bodies
132.65 4-4
149.23

Redlegs knock off Warm Bodies for third straight win in 165.90-132.65 rout

Redlegs extended their win streak to three games with a dominant victory over Warm Bodies, cruising to a 165.90-132.65 win. The matchup was decided almost as soon as it started, as Redlegs nabbed a 94.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from Todd Gurley II (33.5 points) and Tarik Cohen (19.8). Kirk Cousins (28.25 points) and Stefon Diggs (27.9) were the top performers for Warm Bodies in the loss. Redlegs (6-2) will look to build on their success against Vultures, while Warm Bodies (4-4) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Steel Reign.

Matchup Timeline

  Redlegs   Warm Bodies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Bills in Week 8, the Patriots defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 333 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 20 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Redlegs this week. In Week 9, the Patriots will square off against the Packers.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Redlegs
Points
% of total points 165.9
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
33.5
26.58
20.2%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
22.8
23.96
13.7%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
20
9.56
12.1%
4
Tarik Cohen
RB
19.8
17.73
11.9%
Warm Bodies
Points
% of total points 132.65
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
28.25
29.83
21.3%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
27.9
18.39
21%
3
James White
RB
25.4
18.8
19.1%
4
LeSean McCoy
RB
15.5
10.16
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Todd Gurley II had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Redlegs, while Tarik Cohen had a 70-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 123.10-28.30 lead for Redlegs.

Points By Position

  Redlegs   Warm Bodies
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already midway through the season, which means it's time take a closer look at the Standings.
Redlegs
Redlegs have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 172.07 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the No. 2 spot in the Standings, well within playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Adam Thielen
Best Drafted
74 Rec, 925 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Joe Flacco
Best Acquisition
2259 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Warm Bodies
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Warm Bodies making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 143.79 points per game through eight weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
James White
MVP
204 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 459 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Stefon Diggs
Best Drafted
58 Rec, 587 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Mike Davis
Best Acquisition
226 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

StatSmack

Redlegs are on fire, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Warm Bodies need some help then, averaging just 143.79 versus Redlegs's 172.07.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Redlegs (6-2) have a better record than Warm Bodies (4-4).
Even the machines think Redlegs have better players. Their projected average points is higher (160.99) than Warm Bodies (152.56).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Redlegs has left fewer points on the bench this season (382.05) than Warm Bodies (501.25).
Redlegs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Warm Bodies (6 vs 2).
Redlegs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Warm Bodies (5 vs 2).
Redlegs have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Warm Bodies (46 vs 35).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Warm Bodies - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Redlegs (1) this season. That didn't seem to help them this week, though.
By position, Redlegs have outscored Warm Bodies at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Redlegs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 28 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Redlegs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Warm Bodies (0).
Hey Warm Bodies, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!