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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Ground Game Keeper
4-5 120
100.9
 
VS
proj
HOTDISH HOOLIGANS
87.8 4-5
75.26

Ground Game Keeper defeat HOTDISH HOOLIGANS in 120.0-87.8 rout

Despite identical records, Ground Game Keeper held a big season point advantage over HOTDISH HOOLIGANS coming into this one (1,002-774), and they lived up to their reputation with a dominant win, cruising to a 120.0-87.8 victory. HOTDISH HOOLIGANS took a 23.1-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 23.1 points from George Kittle (6 Rec, 79 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Matt Breida (78 Rush Yds, 14 Rec Yds). But it was all Ground Game Keeper after that. They were led by Mike Evans, who caught 12 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown for 24 points, and the Dallas Cowboys defense, who allowed 18 points, surrendered 271 yards, and forced 3 turnovers (18 points). Ground Game Keeper improve to 4-5 on the season, while HOTDISH HOOLIGANS fall to 4-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Ground Game Keeper   HOTDISH HOOLIGANS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense scored 18 points in a 37-18 win over the Giants to more-than-double their 7.27-point projection. They allowed 18 points, surrendered 271 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Ground Game Keeper this week. In Week 10, the Cowboys will square off against the Vikings.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Ground Game Keeper
Points
% of total points 120
1
Mike Evans
WR
24
12.03
20%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
18
7.27
15%
3
Josh Allen
QB
17.6
19.57
14.7%
4
Jamison Crowder
WR
14.3
6.81
11.9%
HOTDISH HOOLIGANS
Points
% of total points 87.8
1
Jameis Winston
QB
20.2
19.66
23%
2
Damien Williams
RB
18.8
4.49
21.4%
3
George Kittle
TE
13.9
9.93
15.8%
4
Matt Breida
RB
9.2
5.21
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 30-yard touchdown catch for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, helping HOTDISH HOOLIGANS to a 23.1-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, HOTDISH HOOLIGANS became the proud owner of a 61.2-49.5 lead. For Ground Game Keeper, Josh Allen had a 49-yard pass. Damien Williams made the highlight reel for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS with a 91-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Mason Crosby had a 54-yard field goal for HOTDISH HOOLIGANS, who trailed 89.6-87.8 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Mark Ingram II had a 53-yard run for Ground Game Keeper, helping the team to a 102.0-87.8 lead.

Points By Position

  Ground Game Keeper   HOTDISH HOOLIGANS

Game Notes

Ground Game Keeper had five of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
HOTDISH HOOLIGANS lost despite five of their nine starters exceeding their points projection.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Not only did Ground Game Keeper earn the win, but they also covered the 25.64-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, Ground Game Keeper moves to (3-3), while HOTDISH HOOLIGANS falls to (1-2).
On the losing side, Jameis Winston scored 20.2 points, the fourth-highest score for a QB this week.

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