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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Gurley Men
5-3 121.9
123.96
 
VS
proj
Run CMC
94.24 1-7
101.54

Gurley Men defeat Run CMC in 121.90-94.24 rout

Gurley Men scored a convincing victory over Run CMC, rolling to a 121.90-94.24 win. Gurley Men took a 6.16-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Todd Gurley II (30.5 points) and Jared Goff (26.5) and never let it go. Christian McCaffrey (45 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 11 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Chris Carson (105 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 19 Rec Yds) were the top scorers for Run CMC in defeat. This marks the second time this season Gurley Men have knocked off Run CMC, after winning 127.66-123.24 in their last matchup. Gurley Men (5-3) will look to maintain their momentum against Mahom-y Cheetah, while Run CMC (1-7) take on Priest Holmes in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Gurley Men   Run CMC

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Diggs (10 Rec, 119 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 22.9 points in a 30-20 lost to the Saints in Week 8. His scoring output was 51.5% more than his 15.12-point projection and was much higher than his 14.66-point season scoring average. Diggs ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Stefon Diggs

Top Player Comparison

Gurley Men
Points
% of total points 121.9
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
30.5
24.45
25%
2
Jared Goff
QB
26.5
20.43
21.7%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
22.9
15.12
18.8%
4
David Johnson
RB
12
13.78
9.8%
Run CMC
Points
% of total points 94.24
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
19.6
15.9
20.8%
2
Chris Carson
RB
19.4
10.74
20.6%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15.94
21.81
16.9%
4
Jalen Richard
RB
10.4
10.81
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Gurley Men emerged with a 88.40-82.24 lead. Jared Goff hit Todd Gurley II for a 30-yard touchdown pass for Gurley Men. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Run CMC with a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Michael Thomas had a 44-yard catch for Gurley Men, helping the team to a 121.90-82.24 lead.

Points By Position

  Gurley Men   Run CMC
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means we ought to refresh the Standings.
Gurley Men
Gurley Men may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the team is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (116.76 ppg), propelling Gurley Men to No. 5 in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Michael Thomas
Best Drafted
58 Rec, 669 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Austin Hooper
Best Acquisition
33 Rec, 321 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Run CMC
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Run CMC making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 94.88 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
2283 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 116 Rush Yds
Christian McCaffrey
Best Drafted
423 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 300 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Mitchell Trubisky
Best Acquisition
1814 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 296 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Run CMC, Gurley Men averaged more points (124.78) than they usually score (116.76).
We heard scoring helps you win. Run CMC need some help then, averaging just 94.88 versus Gurley Men's 116.76.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Gurley Men (5-3) have a better record than Run CMC (1-7).
Even the computers think Gurley Men have better players. Their projected average points is higher (111.47) than Run CMC (105.12).
Gurley Men don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Run CMC (1 vs 0).
Gurley Men play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Run CMC (1).
Gurley Men are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Run CMC (0 vs 1).
Gurley Men should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Run CMC (5 vs 3).
Gurley Men have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Run CMC (32 vs 24).
By position, Gurley Men have outscored Run CMC at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Gurley Men came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (4) than Run CMC (1).
Don't worry Run CMC, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!