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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
CUBuffs21
6-3 163.24
139.45
 
VS
proj
Purple Skunk
130.8 4-5
117.57

CUBuffs21 knock off Purple Skunk for third straight win in 163.24-130.80 rout

CUBuffs21 extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over Purple Skunk, cruising to a 163.24-130.80 victory. Purple Skunk nabbed a 3.66-point lead on Thursday, but it was all CUBuffs21 after that. They were led by DK Metcalf (24 points) and Tyreek Hill (23.5). Devin Singletary (95 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 45 Rec Yds) and Damien Williams (125 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) did everything they could for Purple Skunk in defeat. CUBuffs21 (6-3) will look to keep it rolling against Touch of Downs, while Purple Skunk (4-5) will face Tommy Sleaze in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  CUBuffs21   Purple Skunk

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Buccaneers in Week 9, Metcalf caught 6 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 24 points to more-than-double his 10.47-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on CUBuffs21 this week. In Week 10, Metcalf and the Seahawks will square off against the 49ers.
DK Metcalf

Top Player Comparison

CUBuffs21
Points
% of total points 163.24
1
DK Metcalf
WR
24
10.47
14.7%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
23.5
11.95
14.4%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
23.04
15.01
14.1%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
21.3
18.98
13%
Purple Skunk
Points
% of total points 130.8
1
Devin Singletary
RB
21.5
8.49
16.4%
2
Damien Williams
RB
19.8
5.46
15.1%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
19
7.69
14.5%
4
George Kittle
TE
16.9
12.66
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Thursday, but it was Purple Skunk who claimed the lead, 26.70-23.04. For CUBuffs21, Kyler Murray had an 88-yard touchdown pass. George Kittle made the highlight reel for Purple Skunk with a 30-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Purple Skunk owned a 113.50-89.34 lead. For CUBuffs21, Tyreek Hill had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch. Devin Singletary had a 49-yard catch for Purple Skunk, while Damien Williams had a 91-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
DK Metcalf had a 53-yard touchdown catch for CUBuffs21, while Kenny Golladay had a 59-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 156.24-124.20 lead for CUBuffs21.

Points By Position

  CUBuffs21   Purple Skunk

StatSmack

CUBuffs21 must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (163.24) than their season average (149.12).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. CUBuffs21 have won three straight weeks, while Purple Skunk have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Purple Skunk need some help then, averaging just 134.69 versus CUBuffs21's 149.12.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" CUBuffs21 (6-3) have a better record than Purple Skunk (4-5).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Purple Skunk has left more points on the bench this season (226.06) than CUBuffs21 (86.96).
Once CUBuffs21 put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Purple Skunk (3 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Purple Skunk - they’ve made more transactions (4) than CUBuffs21 (3) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, CUBuffs21 have outscored Purple Skunk at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
CUBuffs21 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for CUBuffs21 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Purple Skunk (3).
Hey Purple Skunk, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

CUBuffs21
Hey, it's good to be confident, CUBuffs21. It's a bold move to deploy a player with zero points (Marquez Valdes-Scantling), while still getting the W. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week against Touch of Downs and we'll be toast!
Purple Skunk
Look, I've been in this industry long enough to know that occasionally, free points just seem to miraculously appear out of nowhere. Then in some cases, like this week, they don't! Well, hmmm, alright; asking for an additional 33 points may be a bit on the excessive side. Keep pushing forward, Purple Skunk!