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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Blue Crabs
5-3 122.08
99.5
 
VS
proj
PICKERS
58.94 3-5
79.81

Blue Crabs knock off PICKERS for fourth straight win in 122.08-58.94 rout

Blue Crabs extended their win streak to four games with a dominant victory over PICKERS, cruising to a 122.08-58.94 win. It was the third straight loss for PICKERS. PICKERS leapt out to a 24.46-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 24.46 points from DeAndre Hopkins (6 Rec, 82 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and the Houston Texans defense (23 Pts Allowed, 370 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers). But it was all Blue Crabs after that. They were led by Todd Gurley II (114 Rush Yds, 81 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Stefon Diggs (10 Rec, 119 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). This marks the first time this season Blue Crabs have taken down PICKERS, after falling 92.76-91.6 in their last matchup. Blue Crabs (5-3) will look to keep it rolling against Football Giants, while PICKERS (3-5) attempt to get back on track against Naked Canadians.

Matchup Timeline

  Blue Crabs   PICKERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Diggs overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 20.9 points against his 11.85-point projection. In a 30-20 loss to the Saints, he caught 10 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. Diggs ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Stefon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

Blue Crabs
Points
% of total points 122.08
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
30.5
22.32
25%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
20.9
11.85
17.1%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
18.46
14.21
15.1%
4
Latavius Murray
RB
15.5
10.95
12.7%
PICKERS
Points
% of total points 58.94
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
20.2
13.52
34.3%
2
Tom Brady
QB
10.28
14.45
17.4%
3
Eric Ebron
TE
9.7
6.77
16.5%
4
Golden Tate
WR
5.3
9.5
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DeAndre Hopkins had a 49-yard touchdown catch for PICKERS, helping to stake PICKERS to a 24.46-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Blue Crabs had a 69.86-48.66 lead. Russell Wilson had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Blue Crabs, while Todd Gurley II had a 30-yard touchdown catch. Eric Ebron made the highlight reel for PICKERS with a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Blue Crabs   PICKERS
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, and that means we ought to check in on the Standings.
Blue Crabs
Blue Crabs have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 103.30 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to No. 2 in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
44 Rec, 642 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition
PICKERS
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine PICKERS making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 81.30 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
DeAndre Hopkins
MVP
53 Rec, 789 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Tom Brady
Best Drafted
2200 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Eric Ebron
Best Acquisition
36 Rec, 394 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Get on their level! PICKERS have lost their last three matchups, while Blue Crabs have won four straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. PICKERS need some help then, averaging just 81.3 versus Blue Crabs's 103.3.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Blue Crabs (5-3) have a better record than PICKERS (3-5).
Even the machines think Blue Crabs have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (93.65) than PICKERS (80.67).
Blue Crabs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than PICKERS (4 vs 0).
Blue Crabs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than PICKERS (6 vs 4).
Blue Crabs have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than PICKERS (37 vs 29).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of PICKERS - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Blue Crabs (1) this season. That didn't seem to help them this week, though.
By position, Blue Crabs have outscored PICKERS at RB, TE, and K this season.
Blue Crabs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Blue Crabs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for PICKERS (2).
Hey PICKERS, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!