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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Minor Prophets
3-5 87
91.19
 
VS
proj
HOTDISH HOOLIGANS
71.84 4-4
90.54

Offensively challenged Minor Prophets come back to beat HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, 87.00-71.84

Minor Prophets came from behind to earn an 87.00-71.84 win over HOTDISH HOOLIGANS in spite of posting only the 10th-highest point total in the league for the week. After trailing 71.84-70.60 heading into Monday night, Minor Prophets roared back behind the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (14 Pts Allowed, 230 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) and Mark Walton (35 Rush Yds, 19 Rec Yds). Jameis Winston (21.34 points) and Julio Jones (15.2) did their part for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS in defeat. Minor Prophets improve to 3-5 on the season, while HOTDISH HOOLIGANS fall to 4-4.

Matchup Timeline

  Minor Prophets   HOTDISH HOOLIGANS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Bailey (4-4 FG, 50 long, 1-1 XP) scored 16 points against the Redskins in Week 8. He scored 80.2% more than his 8.88-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Bailey ranks #10 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Dan Bailey

Top Player Comparison

Minor Prophets
Points
% of total points 87
1
Dan Bailey
K
16
8.88
18.4%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
13.3
7.98
15.3%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
13
9.42
14.9%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
11.6
19.48
13.3%
HOTDISH HOOLIGANS
Points
% of total points 71.84
1
Jameis Winston
QB
21.34
19.01
29.7%
2
Julio Jones
WR
15.2
10.42
21.2%
3
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
9
7.01
12.5%
4
George Kittle
TE
8.6
9.23
12%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dan Bailey had a 50-yard field goal for Minor Prophets, helping the team to a 27.60-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Jameis Winston had a 46-yard pass and a 43-yard pass for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, who trailed 53.80-49.04 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  Minor Prophets   HOTDISH HOOLIGANS

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Minor Prophets scored less in this one (87) than their season average of 106.18.
We heard scoring helps you win. HOTDISH HOOLIGANS need some help then, averaging just 85.8 versus Minor Prophets's 106.18.
Even the machines think Minor Prophets have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (105.79) than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (93.99).
You can't win if you don't play. HOTDISH HOOLIGANS has left more points on the bench this season (308.24) than Minor Prophets (264.2).
Minor Prophets don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (2 vs 1).
Minor Prophets should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (2 vs 1).
Minor Prophets have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (32 vs 26).
By position, Minor Prophets have outscored HOTDISH HOOLIGANS at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Minor Prophets don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 4 points, third-highest in the league.
Minor Prophets was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than HOTDISH HOOLIGANS (1).
Hey HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, 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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