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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Michael's Team
6-2 126.38
113.49
 
VS
proj
Brian's Boss Team
107.38 2-6
120.77

Michael's Team knock off Brian's Boss Team for fourth straight win, 126.38-107.38

Michael's Team extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought victory over Brian's Boss Team, earning a 126.38-107.38 win. It was the third consecutive loss for Brian's Boss Team. Michael's Team took a 25.60-point lead on Thursday behind Dalvin Cook, who racked up 171 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Brian's Boss Team bounced back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by DeAndre Hopkins (16.4 points) and Ka'imi Fairbairn (10). Unphased, Michael's Team got it going later that night, as Aaron Jones (38.1 points) and Travis Kelce (14.3) put them back on top for good. Michael's Team (6-2) will look to notch another W against SpiceGirl, while Brian's Boss Team (2-6) will face Alans vikings in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael's Team   Brian's Boss Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones (67 Rush Yds, 159 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 38.1 points against the Chiefs in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.89-point projection and was much higher than his 20.39-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

Michael's Team
Points
% of total points 126.38
1
Aaron Jones
RB
38.1
13.89
30.1%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
25.6
18.84
20.3%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
24.3
19.59
19.2%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
15.68
23.27
12.4%
Brian's Boss Team
Points
% of total points 107.38
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
24.38
20.3
22.7%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
17.1
15.94
15.9%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
16.4
16.76
15.3%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
13
13.82
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Michael's Team boasted a 73.98-62.48 lead. For Michael's Team, Mike Williams had a 43-yard catch. Matthew Stafford had a 49-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard touchdown pass for Brian's Boss Team, while Leonard Fournette had a 66-yard run.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 67-yard touchdown catch and a 50-yard catch for Michael's Team, while Travis Kelce had a 29-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 126.38-94.38 lead for Michael's Team.

Points By Position

  Michael's Team   Brian's Boss Team

StatSmack

Michael's Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (126.38) than their season average (112.75).
Get on their level! Michael's Team have won four straight weeks, while Brian's Boss Team have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Brian's Boss Team need some help then, averaging just 106.99 versus Michael's Team's 112.75.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Michael's Team (6-2) have a better record than Brian's Boss Team (2-6).
Michael's Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Brian's Boss Team (0).
Michael's Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Brian's Boss Team (1 vs 0).
Michael's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Brian's Boss Team (4 vs 1).
By position, Michael's Team have outscored Brian's Boss Team at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Michael's Team has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Brian's Boss Team this season (-5).
The starters for Michael's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Brian's Boss Team (3).
There's not much good to say about Brian's Boss Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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