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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Finkle is Einhorn
7-1 126.16
122.73
 
VS
proj
Jessica's Team
92.29 4-4
112.62

Finkle is Einhorn top Jessica's Team for third straight win in 126.16-92.29 rout

Finkle is Einhorn extended their win streak to three games with a convincing victory over Jessica's Team, rolling to a 126.16-92.29 win. Finkle is Einhorn got out to a 0.27-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Austin Hooper (15.5 points) and Chris Godwin (8.3) and never let it go. Baker Mayfield (16.56 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (16.4) carried the flag for Jessica's Team in defeat. Finkle is Einhorn (7-1) will look to sustain their momentum against Limpdicks, while Jessica's Team (4-4) will attempt to right the ship against Da Beagle Dawgs.

Matchup Timeline

  Finkle is Einhorn   Jessica's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense (13 Pts Allowed, 230 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 20.5 points in a 51-13 win over the Panthers in Week 8. They nearly doubled their 10.93-point projection and overachieved for the fifth time this season. The 49ers defense ranks #48 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Finkle is Einhorn
Points
% of total points 126.16
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.5
19.29
20.2%
2
Tom Brady
QB
23.36
25.38
18.5%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
20.5
10.93
16.2%
4
Austin Hooper
TE
15.5
10.15
12.3%
Jessica's Team
Points
% of total points 92.29
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
16.56
21.67
17.9%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
16.4
16.76
17.8%
3
Devonta Freeman
RB
12.2
12.93
13.2%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
12
9.12
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Finkle is Einhorn who grabbed the lead, 105.56-86.29. Christian McCaffrey had a 40-yard touchdown run for Finkle is Einhorn, while Tom Brady had a 59-yard pass. Baker Mayfield made the highlight reel for Jessica's Team with a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Finkle is Einhorn to contribute to a 126.16-92.29 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Finkle is Einhorn   Jessica's Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Finkle is Einhorn scored less in this one (126.16) than their season average of 133.23.
Finkle is Einhorn are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Finkle is Einhorn are doing a better job of that, averaging 133.23 versus Jessica's Team's 115.17.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Finkle is Einhorn (7-1) have a better record than Jessica's Team (4-4).
Even the computers think Finkle is Einhorn have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (127.7) than Jessica's Team (118.65).
Finkle is Einhorn don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jessica's Team (4 vs 2).
Finkle is Einhorn play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Jessica's Team (1).
Finkle is Einhorn don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Jessica's Team (0 vs 2).
Finkle is Einhorn should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Jessica's Team (5 vs 3).
Finkle is Einhorn have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Jessica's Team (35 vs 29).
By position, Finkle is Einhorn have outscored Jessica's Team at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Finkle is Einhorn don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Finkle is Einhorn had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Jessica's Team (1).
Don't worry Jessica's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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