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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
LUCKY DOG 2.0
8-1 141.5
132.9
 
VS
proj
Hail Mary
140.5 5-4
122.85

Hail Mary fall to LUCKY DOG 2.0 in 141.5-140.5 battle despite topping projections

Hail Mary outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to prevail by a score of 132.9-122.8, LUCKY DOG 2.0 staged a comeback to earn a 141.5-140.5 win over Hail Mary. Trailing 133.5-99.5 heading into Monday night, LUCKY DOG 2.0 charged back behind Dak Prescott (25 points) and Amari Cooper (17). Mike Evans (12 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Josh Jacobs (120 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) did their part for Hail Mary in the loss. LUCKY DOG 2.0 improve to 8-1 on the season, while Hail Mary fall to 5-4.

Matchup Timeline

  LUCKY DOG 2.0   Hail Mary

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 140 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings, Hill recorded 29 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.99-point projection and was much higher than his 8.89-point season scoring average. Hill will face the Titans next week.
Tyreek Hill

Top Player Comparison

LUCKY DOG 2.0
Points
% of total points 141.5
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
29
10.99
20.5%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
25
22.14
17.7%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
20
7.75
14.1%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
17
14.55
12%
Hail Mary
Points
% of total points 140.5
1
Mike Evans
WR
37
14.31
26.3%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
27
12.39
19.2%
3
Jamison Crowder
WR
18
8.86
12.8%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
14
18.35
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, LUCKY DOG 2.0 owned a 78.5-58.5 lead. For LUCKY DOG 2.0, Tyreek Hill had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch. Carson Wentz had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Hail Mary, while Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Mason Crosby had a 54-yard field goal for LUCKY DOG 2.0, who trailed 133.5-99.5 after the late afternoon round of games.
Monday
Dak Prescott teamed up with Amari Cooper for a 45-yard touchdown pass for LUCKY DOG 2.0. Prescott also lit up the scoreboard with a 42-yard touchdown pass during Monday Night Football, helping push LUCKY DOG 2.0 to the win.

Points By Position

  LUCKY DOG 2.0   Hail Mary

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. LUCKY DOG 2.0 scored less in this one (141.5) than their season average of 152.56.
We heard scoring helps you win. LUCKY DOG 2.0 are doing a better job of that, averaging 152.56 versus Hail Mary's 137.78.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. LUCKY DOG 2.0 (8-1) have a better record than Hail Mary (5-4).
LUCKY DOG 2.0 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hail Mary (4 vs 3).
LUCKY DOG 2.0 have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Hail Mary (3 vs 0).
LUCKY DOG 2.0 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Hail Mary (8 vs 7).
Hail Mary have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than LUCKY DOG 2.0 (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, LUCKY DOG 2.0 have outscored Hail Mary at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
LUCKY DOG 2.0 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, highest in the league.
The starters for LUCKY DOG 2.0 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Hail Mary (2).
Hey Hail Mary, 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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