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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
XFL 2.0 (Matt)
6-2 114.08
96.44
 
VS
proj
Amanda Hugginkiss™️
78.22 5-3
93.36

XFL 2.0 (Matt) defeat Amanda Hugginkiss™️ for third straight win in 114.08-78.22 rout

XFL 2.0 (Matt) extended their win streak to three games with a dominant victory over Amanda Hugginkiss™️, cruising to a 114.08-78.22 win. Amanda Hugginkiss™️ got out to a 0.44-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all XFL 2.0 (Matt) after that. They were led by the New England Patriots defense, who allowed only 13 points, surrendered 310 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 21 points, and James Conner, who ran for 145 yards and a touchdown (21 points). Ryan Tannehill (19.42 points) and Leonard Fournette (13.6) led the way for Amanda Hugginkiss™️ in defeat. XFL 2.0 (Matt) (6-2) will look to sustain their momentum against Lambeau Bleeps, while Amanda Hugginkiss™️ (5-3) will attempt to right the ship against DeKaylin Zecharius.

Matchup Timeline

  XFL 2.0 (Matt)   Amanda Hugginkiss™️

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 21 points, the Patriots defense more-than-doubled their 9.07-point projection in a 27-13 win over the Browns. They allowed only 13 points, surrendered 310 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on XFL 2.0 (Matt) this week. Next week, the Patriots will battle the Ravens.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

XFL 2.0 (Matt)
Points
% of total points 114.08
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
9.07
18.4%
2
James Conner
RB
21
14.58
18.4%
3
Jordan Howard
RB
17.1
7.87
15%
4
Austin Hooper
TE
12.5
7.58
11%
Amanda Hugginkiss™️
Points
% of total points 78.22
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
19.42
18.11
24.8%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
13.6
14.13
17.4%
3
Evan Engram
TE
10
7.88
12.8%
4
Matt Prater
K
9
8.99
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Amanda Hugginkiss™️ who took the lead, 65.12-64.68. For XFL 2.0 (Matt), Jason Myers had a 54-yard field goal. Leonard Fournette had a 66-yard run for Amanda Hugginkiss™️, while Matt Prater had a 52-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  XFL 2.0 (Matt)   Amanda Hugginkiss™️

StatSmack

XFL 2.0 (Matt) are on fire, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Amanda Hugginkiss™️ need some help then, averaging just 102.39 versus XFL 2.0 (Matt)'s 112.9.
Once XFL 2.0 (Matt) put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Amanda Hugginkiss™️ (4 vs 2).
XFL 2.0 (Matt) are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Amanda Hugginkiss™️ (2).
XFL 2.0 (Matt) are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Amanda Hugginkiss™️ (0 vs 1).
XFL 2.0 (Matt) should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Amanda Hugginkiss™️ (6 vs 3).
By position, XFL 2.0 (Matt) have outscored Amanda Hugginkiss™️ at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
XFL 2.0 (Matt) don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 27 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Amanda Hugginkiss™️ this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

XFL 2.0 (Matt)
Two teams with identical 6-2 records, XFL 2.0 (Matt) and Lambeau Bleeps are set to go head-to-head next in Week 9. One streak will end, as XFL 2.0 (Matt) has logged three straight victories while Lambeau Bleeps has won two in a row. XFL 2.0 (Matt) can't count on another 13+ point outing out of Austin Hooper, who's got a bye in Week 9. Lambeau Bleeps won't have Tyler Boyd. Over the last three weeks, XFL 2.0 (Matt) have put up 132.13 points per game, while Lambeau Bleeps have averaged just 83.43 per contest.
Amanda Hugginkiss™️
Two teams sporting identical 5-3 records, fourth-place Amanda Hugginkiss™️ will now get a date with fifth-place DeKaylin Zecharius in Week 9. Amanda Hugginkiss™️ might need to rearrange their lineup a bit with Joe Mixon out on bye in Week 9. DeKaylin Zecharius won't have Jared Goff, Julio Jones, or Greg Zuerlein.