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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
The Real McKoy
4-4 137
114.2
 
VS
proj
Tayda's Tots
74 4-4
81.35

The Real McKoy top Tayda's Tots for third straight win in 137-74 rout

The Real McKoy extended their win streak to three games with a dominant victory over Tayda's Tots, cruising to a 137-74 win. There was very little drama in this one, as The Real McKoy earned a 54-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar performances from Kenny Golladay (22 points) and Saquon Barkley (19). Christian McCaffrey (22 points) and Royce Freeman (10) carried the flag for Tayda's Tots in the loss. The Real McKoy (4-4) will look to keep it rolling against The Bonesmashers, while Tayda's Tots (4-4) meet GIT UP in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  The Real McKoy   Tayda's Tots

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Giants, Golladay tallied 22 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.95-point projection and was much higher than his 10.25-point season scoring average. Golladay ranks #52 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Kenny Golladay

Top Player Comparison

The Real McKoy
Points
% of total points 137
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
32
22.98
23.4%
2
Kenny Golladay
WR
22
9.95
16.1%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
19
16.66
13.9%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
18
11.62
13.1%
Tayda's Tots
Points
% of total points 74
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
22
15.56
29.7%
2
Royce Freeman
RB
10
5.82
13.5%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
10
10.27
13.5%
4
Evan Engram
TE
10
7.36
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kenny Golladay had a 41-yard touchdown catch for The Real McKoy, while Leonard Fournette had a 66-yard run, helping The Real McKoy to a 93-39 lead.
Sunday Late
Christian McCaffrey had a 40-yard touchdown run for Tayda's Tots, who trailed 105-61 after the late games.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for The Real McKoy, helping the team to a 137-74 lead.

Points By Position

  The Real McKoy   Tayda's Tots

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. The Real McKoy scored more points in this matchup (137) than their season average (114.75).
The Real McKoy are on fire, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Tayda's Tots need some help then, averaging just 108 versus The Real McKoy's 114.75.
Even the machines think The Real McKoy have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (109.77) than Tayda's Tots (104.42).
The Real McKoy should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Tayda's Tots (5 vs 4).
The Real McKoy have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Tayda's Tots (44 vs 35).
By position, The Real McKoy have outscored Tayda's Tots at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for The Real McKoy had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Tayda's Tots (1).
Don't worry Tayda's Tots, 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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