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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Touchdown Abbey
4-6 131.82
72.23
 
VS
proj
Tragically Malicious
115.06 2-8
91.91

Touchdown Abbey smirk at projections, earn win against Tragically Malicious, 131.82-115.06

Both teams rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations, but it was Touchdown Abbey who came out on top, securing a 131.82-115.06 win over Tragically Malicious. Tragically Malicious took a 16.10-point lead on Thursday, but Touchdown Abbey held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Daniel Jones (30.32 points) and Amari Cooper (20.7). Kyler Murray (324 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 38 Rush Yds) and the San Francisco 49ers defense (27 Pts Allowed, 336 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) carried the flag for Tragically Malicious in the loss. Touchdown Abbey (4-6) will look to notch another win against Gimme the trophy, while Tragically Malicious (2-8) try to get back on track against Fantasy Champs.

Matchup Timeline

  Touchdown Abbey   Tragically Malicious

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 24 points, surrendering 302 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the 49ers, the Seahawks defense scored 18 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 5.34-point projection and was much higher than their 11.4-point season scoring average. The Seahawks defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

Touchdown Abbey
Points
% of total points 131.82
1
Daniel Jones
QB
30.32
17.63
23%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
20.7
11.65
15.7%
3
Golden Tate
WR
19.5
7.09
14.8%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
18
5.34
13.7%
Tragically Malicious
Points
% of total points 115.06
1
Kyler Murray
QB
27.76
19.55
24.1%
2
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
19
6.25
16.5%
3
Mark Andrews
TE
17.3
7.63
15%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
16.1
13.47
14%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Tragically Malicious boasted a 93.66-81.12 lead. Daniel Jones found Golden Tate for a 61-yard touchdown pass for Touchdown Abbey. Jones also lit up the scoreboard with a 39-yard touchdown pass. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Tragically Malicious with a 69-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Touchdown Abbey   Tragically Malicious

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Touchdown Abbey scored more points in this matchup (131.82) than their season average (93.02).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Touchdown Abbey (4-6) have a better record than Tragically Malicious (2-8).
You can't win if you don't play. Touchdown Abbey has left fewer points on the bench this season (322.26) than Tragically Malicious (444.84).
Touchdown Abbey don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tragically Malicious (2 vs 1).
Touchdown Abbey laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Tragically Malicious (0).
Touchdown Abbey are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Tragically Malicious (1 vs 2).
Touchdown Abbey have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Tragically Malicious (45 vs 36).
By position, Touchdown Abbey have outscored Tragically Malicious at WR and TE this season.
Hey Tragically Malicious, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Touchdown Abbey
Touchdown Abbey (4-6) will face Gimme the trophy (1-9) in Week 11. Touchdown Abbey might have to shuffle the deck some with Daniel Jones, Golden Tate, and the Seattle Seahawks defense out on bye next week. Gimme the trophy won't have Ryan Tannehill. Over the last three weeks, Touchdown Abbey have scored 103.13 points per game, while Gimme the trophy have averaged 88.01 per contest.
Tragically Malicious
On the docket for Week 11, 11th-place Tragically Malicious (2-8) will look to bounce back against sixth-place Fantasy Champs (6-4). Each side has a couple of bye weeks to contend with in Week 11, as Josh Gordon and Rashaad Penny are off for Tragically Malicious and Russell Wilson and Tyler Lockett for Fantasy Champs.