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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Diamond Dallas Page
6-3 102.02
103.4
 
VS
proj
V-Lo Brown
99.98 1-8
102.16

Diamond Dallas Page overcome starter's goose egg, beat V-Lo Brown in 102.02-99.98 battle

Despite a 0-point week from Darius Leonard, Diamond Dallas Page were able to persevere and earn the win, eking out a 102.02-99.98 victory over V-Lo Brown. V-Lo Brown had a chance to come from behind late afternoon on Sunday, but it wasn't to be. Diamond Dallas Page led 68.00-82.98 after the early action and held on for the win despite 11 points from Wil Lutz on Sunday afternoon for V-Lo Brown. The Miami Dolphins defense (27 points) and Deshaun Watson (20.32) were the top scorers for Diamond Dallas Page in the win. Diamond Dallas Page (6-3) will look to keep it rolling against Brock Lesnar, while V-Lo Brown (1-8) attempt to get back on track against Rick-ishi.

Matchup Timeline

  Diamond Dallas Page   V-Lo Brown

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 282 yards, and intercepted 4 passes in a 13-6 win over the Jets. In doing so, they put up 27 points to more-than-triple their 8.7-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. The Dolphins will battle the Packers next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Diamond Dallas Page
Points
% of total points 102.02
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
27
8.7
26.5%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
20.32
21.04
19.9%
3
Benjamin Watson
TE
13.7
6.74
13.4%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
11.3
12.1
11.1%
V-Lo Brown
Points
% of total points 99.98
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
18.88
17.9
18.9%
2
Greg Olsen
TE
16.6
9.7
16.6%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
12.7
17.29
12.7%
4
Wil Lutz
K
11
10.8
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Wil Lutz had a 54-yard field goal for V-Lo Brown, who trailed 102.02-99.98 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Diamond Dallas Page   V-Lo Brown

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Diamond Dallas Page scored fewer points in this one (102.02) than their season average of 118.62.
We heard scoring helps you win. V-Lo Brown need some help then, averaging just 104.43 versus Diamond Dallas Page's 118.62.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Diamond Dallas Page (6-3) have a better record than V-Lo Brown (1-8).
Even the computers think Diamond Dallas Page have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (117.38) than V-Lo Brown (107.44).
Diamond Dallas Page don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than V-Lo Brown (2 vs 0).
Diamond Dallas Page are clutch masters, with more close wins than V-Lo Brown (1 vs 0).
By position, Diamond Dallas Page have outscored V-Lo Brown at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
Diamond Dallas Page came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (5) than V-Lo Brown (1).
Hey V-Lo Brown, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

V-Lo Brown
Looking ahead to Week 10, V-Lo Brown (1-8, last-place) will take on Rick-ishi (5-4, eighth-place). V-Lo Brown might have to shuffle their lineup some with Alex Collins, Devontae Booker, the Denver Broncos defense, Javorius Allen, and Keke Coutee out on bye next week. Rick-ishi won't have Kyle Rudolph.
Diamond Dallas Page
Diamond Dallas Page (6-3) will face Brock Lesnar (7-2) in a Week 10 showdown between teams separated by just a game in the standings. Each team has players with byes next week, as Ka'imi Fairbairn, Hayden Hurst, and Royce Freeman are out for Brock Lesnar and Deshaun Watson and John Brown will take a seat for Diamond Dallas Page. Over the last three weeks, Diamond Dallas Page have put up 106.53 points per game, while Brock Lesnar have averaged 135.11 per contest.