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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Fantasy Champs
5-4 116.02
89.36
 
VS
proj
Touchdown Abbey
61.5 3-6
81.99

Fantasy Champs knock off Touchdown Abbey in 116.02-61.50 rout

Fantasy Champs rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations, cruising to a 116.02-61.50 victory over Touchdown Abbey, who fell short of projections. Fantasy Champs got out to a 1.20-point lead on Thursday behind Zane Gonzalez (5 points) and never looked back. Amari Cooper (14 points) and Daniel Jones (12.8) were the top performers for Touchdown Abbey in the loss. Fantasy Champs (5-4) will look to maintain their momentum against Voodoo Mama Juju, while Touchdown Abbey (3-6) match up against Tragically Malicious in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Fantasy Champs   Touchdown Abbey

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones II overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 14.2 points against his 5.71-point projection. During a 40-34 loss to the Seahawks, he racked up 82 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Jones II will face the Cardinals next week.
Ronald Jones II

Top Player Comparison

Fantasy Champs
Points
% of total points 116.02
1
Russell Wilson
QB
39.22
22.36
33.8%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
27.2
11.73
23.4%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
19
7.69
16.4%
4
Ronald Jones II
RB
14.2
5.71
12.2%
Touchdown Abbey
Points
% of total points 61.5
1
Amari Cooper
WR
14
12.51
22.8%
2
Daniel Jones
QB
12.8
18.05
20.8%
3
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
11
8.58
17.9%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
6.2
8.61
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 52-yard field goal for Touchdown Abbey, who trailed 27.20-26.00 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 53-yard touchdown pass for Fantasy Champs to contribute to a 113.02-28.90 lead for the team.
Monday
Amari Cooper had a 45-yard touchdown catch for Touchdown Abbey, while Daniel Jones had a 65-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Fantasy Champs   Touchdown Abbey

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Fantasy Champs scored more points in this one (116.02) than their season average (97.64).
We heard scoring helps you win. Touchdown Abbey need some help then, averaging just 88.71 versus Fantasy Champs's 97.64.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Fantasy Champs (5-4) have a better record than Touchdown Abbey (3-6).
Once Fantasy Champs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Touchdown Abbey (4 vs 2).
Fantasy Champs are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Touchdown Abbey (0 vs 1).
Fantasy Champs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Touchdown Abbey (5 vs 4).
By position, Fantasy Champs have outscored Touchdown Abbey at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Fantasy Champs has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Touchdown Abbey this season (-5).
Hey Touchdown Abbey, 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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