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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
READING BLITZ
4-4 125.82
104.8
 
VS
proj
Royal Pita
71.46 3-5
70.41

READING BLITZ hand Royal Pita fourth consecutive loss in 125.82-71.46 rout

READING BLITZ rolled to a 125.82-71.46 win to hand Royal Pita their fourth straight loss. Royal Pita leapt out to a 19.46-point lead on Thursday behind a stellar performance from Deshaun Watson (40.96 points). But it was all READING BLITZ after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 303 yards and 4 touchdowns for 35.02 points, and Sammy Watkins, who caught 8 passes for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns (22.7 points). This marks the second time this season READING BLITZ have taken down Royal Pita, after winning 114.82-109.24 in their last matchup. READING BLITZ (4-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against Skip's Team, while Royal Pita (3-5) will try to get back on track against Bdjml Customs.

Matchup Timeline

  READING BLITZ   Royal Pita

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Drake overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 21.5 points against his 7.52-point projection. In a 42-23 loss to the Texans, he racked up 95 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns. Drake ranks #64 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
Kenyan Drake

Top Player Comparison

READING BLITZ
Points
% of total points 125.82
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
35.02
30.17
27.8%
2
Sammy Watkins
WR
22.7
8.26
18%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
21.5
7.52
17.1%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
19.6
15.42
15.6%
Royal Pita
Points
% of total points 71.46
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
40.96
24.78
57.3%
2
Marquise Goodwin
WR
11.5
6.14
16.1%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
8.6
11.25
12%
4
Harrison Butker
K
6
11.8
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Thursday, but it was Royal Pita who took the lead, 40.96-21.50. For READING BLITZ, Kenyan Drake had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Royal Pita with a 73-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, READING BLITZ owned a 94.52-70.46 lead. For READING BLITZ, Patrick Mahomes had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass. Marquise Goodwin made the highlight reel for Royal Pita with a 55-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  READING BLITZ   Royal Pita
Standings Update
Let's take a closer look at the Standings. We're already at the midpoint of the season after all, believe it or not.
READING BLITZ
READING BLITZ 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 (103.30 ppg), propelling READING BLITZ to the No. 4 spot in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
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
Wendell Smallwood
Best Acquisition
257 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 143 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Royal Pita
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Royal Pita making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 95.44 points per game through eight weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
2176 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 230 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Melvin Gordon III
Best Drafted
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Royal Pita, READING BLITZ averaged more points (120.32) than they usually score (103.3).
Royal Pita are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Royal Pita need some help then, averaging just 95.44 versus READING BLITZ's 103.3.
Even the machines think READING BLITZ have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (103.95) than Royal Pita (92.62).
Once READING BLITZ put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Royal Pita (1 vs 0).
READING BLITZ have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Royal Pita (2 vs 0).
READING BLITZ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Royal Pita (5 vs 4).
By position, READING BLITZ have outscored Royal Pita at QB, RB, and WR this season.
READING BLITZ has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Royal Pita this season (-14).
Hey Royal Pita, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!