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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Dick Buttkiss
6-2 115.52
126.81
 
VS
proj
Rigby's
110.46 2-6
116.52

Dick Buttkiss defeat Rigby's for fifth straight win, 115.52-110.46

Dick Buttkiss extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought victory over Rigby's, emerging victorious with a 115.52-110.46 win. It was the third straight loss for Rigby's. Rigby's nabbed a 0.30-point lead on Thursday, but Dick Buttkiss held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Christian McCaffrey (24.5 points) and Leonard Fournette (14.6). James Conner (21 points) and Russell Wilson (15.68) did everything they could for Rigby's in the loss. This marks the second time this season Dick Buttkiss have beaten Rigby's, after winning 143.32-98.42 in their last matchup. Dick Buttkiss (6-2) will look to build on their success against Drunkin Soldiers, while Rigby's (2-6) face Demolition men in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Dick Buttkiss   Rigby's

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Chark Jr. overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 13.9 points against his 9.05-point projection. During a 29-15 win over the Jets, he caught 6 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown. Chark Jr. ranks #31 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
DJ Chark Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Dick Buttkiss
Points
% of total points 115.52
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.5
16.64
21.2%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
14.6
14.2
12.6%
3
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
13.9
9.05
12%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
12
16.76
10.4%
Rigby's
Points
% of total points 110.46
1
James Conner
RB
21
14.71
19%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
15.68
23.42
14.2%
3
Marlon Mack
RB
15
12.09
13.6%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
14.08
12.28
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Leonard Fournette had a 66-yard run for Dick Buttkiss, contributing to a 75.82-58.58 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Christian McCaffrey had a 40-yard touchdown run for Dick Buttkiss, helping the team to a 107.42-73.48 lead.

Points By Position

  Dick Buttkiss   Rigby's

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Rigby's have lost their last three weeks, while Dick Buttkiss have won five straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Rigby's need some help then, averaging just 98.52 versus Dick Buttkiss's 123.6.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dick Buttkiss (6-2) have a better record than Rigby's (2-6).
Even the computers think Dick Buttkiss have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (119.27) than Rigby's (110.35).
You can't win if you don't play. Dick Buttkiss has left fewer points on the bench this season (247.16) than Rigby's (298.42).
Once Dick Buttkiss put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rigby's (4 vs 1).
Dick Buttkiss should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Rigby's (3 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Rigby's - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Dick Buttkiss (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Dick Buttkiss have outscored Rigby's at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Dick Buttkiss don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Dick Buttkiss had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Rigby's (0).
Hey Rigby's, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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