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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Traders
5-4 157.14
145.46
 
VS
proj
Baker of House Tyrod
149.03 5-4
133.56

Baker of House Tyrod fall to Traders 157.14-149.03 despite defying projections

Baker of House Tyrod exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to triumph by a score of 145.46-133.56, Traders came out on top with a 157.14-149.03 win over Baker of House Tyrod. Traders earned an early 28.50-point lead on Thursday. Baker of House Tyrod bounced back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by Duke Johnson Jr. (29.6 points) and the New York Jets defense (23.07). Not to be deterred, Traders got it going later that afternoon, as Drew Brees (42.44 points) and Robert Woods (12.5) put them back ahead for good. Traders (5-4) will look to build on their success against IV League, while Baker of House Tyrod (5-4) face StaffordshireTerrior in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Traders   Baker of House Tyrod

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 28.3 points against their 14.82-point projection. In a 24-9 win over the Lions, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 209 yards, and forced a fumble. The Vikings defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bears next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Traders
Points
% of total points 157.14
1
Drew Brees
QB
42.44
26.15
27%
2
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
28.3
14.82
18%
3
George Kittle
TE
22.8
12.05
14.5%
4
Davante Adams
WR
16
21.07
10.2%
Baker of House Tyrod
Points
% of total points 149.03
1
Duke Johnson Jr.
RB
29.6
9.97
19.9%
2
The New York Jets defense
DEF
23.07
12.65
15.5%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
22.66
27.29
15.2%
4
O.J. Howard
TE
21.3
9.89
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 71-yard catch for Traders, helping to stake the team to a 28.50-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Jason Myers had a 56-yard field goal for Baker of House Tyrod to contribute to a 101.67-70.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Traders who emerged with the lead, 141.14-114.37. For Traders, Greg Zuerlein had a 56-yard field goal. Doug Baldwin made the highlight reel for Baker of House Tyrod with a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 51-yard pass for Baker of House Tyrod, who trailed 157.14-137.03 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Traders   Baker of House Tyrod

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Traders scored more in this matchup (157.14) than their season average (145.62).
Once Traders put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Baker of House Tyrod (3 vs 1).
By position, Traders have outscored Baker of House Tyrod at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Baker of House Tyrod this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Traders
Way to shrug off that two-game winless skid, Traders! Every fantasy GM is hit with adversity somewhere along the way... keep on truckin' and good things will continue to happen.
Baker of House Tyrod
Don't get too down on yourself, Baker of House Tyrod! Listen, we've been at it long enough to know that every once in a while, nine extra points will just instantly fall right into your lap... and then in some cases, like this week, they won't! Keep pushing forward and good things will eventually happen.