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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Turd Burglars
5-3 126.22
124.16
 
VS
proj
Robber Baron Petes
109.65 5-3
125.37

Robber Baron Petes fall short of expectations, lose to Turd Burglars, 126.22-109.65

Robber Baron Petes were unable to bring their A game, as Turd Burglars came out on top with a 126.22-109.65 win. Turd Burglars leapt out to a 25.60-point lead on Thursday behind an outstanding showing from Dalvin Cook and never looked back. Aaron Rodgers (305 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 29 Rush Yds) and Chris Carson (90 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) did their part for Robber Baron Petes in the loss. Turd Burglars (5-3) will look to sustain their winning ways against Daniel's Dandy Team, while Robber Baron Petes (5-3) try to right the ship against Taco Corp.

Matchup Timeline

  Turd Burglars   Robber Baron Petes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 20.2 points against his 13.06-point projection. In a 27-20 loss to the Seahawks, he caught 10 passes for 152 yards . Jones ranks #33 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Julio Jones

Top Player Comparison

Turd Burglars
Points
% of total points 126.22
1
Drew Brees
QB
33.42
23.48
26.5%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
25.6
18.85
20.3%
3
Julio Jones
WR
20.2
13.06
16%
4
Marlon Mack
RB
15.5
12.83
12.3%
Robber Baron Petes
Points
% of total points 109.65
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
32.85
25.79
30%
2
Chris Carson
RB
15
16.91
13.7%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
13.7
15.75
12.5%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
11.1
13.71
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Robber Baron Petes, who trailed 126.22-109.65 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Turd Burglars   Robber Baron Petes

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Robber Baron Petes need some help then, averaging just 111.49 versus Turd Burglars's 124.12.
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Turd Burglars has left fewer points on the bench this season (282.92) than Robber Baron Petes (369.51).
Turd Burglars don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Robber Baron Petes (4 vs 3).
Turd Burglars should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Robber Baron Petes (3 vs 2).
Turd Burglars have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Robber Baron Petes (31 vs 20).
By position, Turd Burglars have outscored Robber Baron Petes at RB and DEF this season.
Turd Burglars don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Robber Baron Petes, 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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