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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
VOL NATION
8-1 134.44
111.18
 
VS
proj
FromTEtoWR
103.04 4-5
90.06

VOL NATION defy expectations, defeat FromTEtoWR in 134.44-103.04 rout

Both teams showed up, but it was VOL NATION who got the win, cruising to a 134.44-103.04 victory over FromTEtoWR. The matchup was over almost as soon as it started, as VOL NATION grabbed a 33.26-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 60.6 points from Christian McCaffrey (146 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 20 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Harrison Butker (4-4 FG, 54 long, 2-2 XP). Tyreek Hill (25.5 points) and Deshaun Watson (18.74) carried the flag for FromTEtoWR in the loss. This marks the first time this season VOL NATION have beaten FromTEtoWR, after falling 106.72-92.14 in their last matchup. VOL NATION (8-1) will look to keep it rolling against 12 GAGE, while FromTEtoWR (4-5) will attempt to right the ship against Whatsgoingon?.

Matchup Timeline

  VOL NATION   FromTEtoWR

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 4 of his FG attempts against the Vikings, Butker tallied 21 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.77-point projection and was much higher than his 11.33-point season scoring average. Butker ranks #74 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Harrison Butker

Top Player Comparison

VOL NATION
Points
% of total points 134.44
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
39.6
20.28
29.5%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
27.84
17.52
20.7%
3
Harrison Butker
K
21
8.77
15.6%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
11.6
19.08
8.6%
FromTEtoWR
Points
% of total points 103.04
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
25.5
9.8
24.7%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.74
18.66
18.2%
3
Mike Williams
WR
16.3
7.59
15.8%
4
Jamison Crowder
WR
14.3
6.81
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was VOL NATION who grabbed the lead, 99.70-66.44. Christian McCaffrey had a 58-yard touchdown run for VOL NATION, while Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for FromTEtoWR with a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, after which VOL NATION owned a 134.44-92.04 lead. For VOL NATION, Matthew Stafford had a 59-yard touchdown pass and a 26-yard touchdown pass. Mike Williams made the highlight reel for FromTEtoWR with a 56-yard catch and a 46-yard catch.

Points By Position

  VOL NATION   FromTEtoWR

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. VOL NATION are doing a better job of that, averaging 129.11 versus FromTEtoWR's 105.36.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. VOL NATION (8-1) have a better record than FromTEtoWR (4-5).
Even the machines think VOL NATION have better players. They have a higher projected points average (107.32) than FromTEtoWR (97.03).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. VOL NATION has left fewer points on the bench this season (288.74) than FromTEtoWR (374.66).
VOL NATION don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than FromTEtoWR (7 vs 2).
VOL NATION don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than FromTEtoWR (0 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of FromTEtoWR - they’ve made more transactions (2) than VOL NATION (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, VOL NATION have outscored FromTEtoWR at RB and WR this season.
VOL NATION don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 36 points, highest in the league.
The starters for VOL NATION had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for FromTEtoWR (4).
Hey FromTEtoWR, 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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VOL NATION
Impressive win, VOL NATION. Need some help for a similar result next week? Yahoo's experts are here. The latest edition of Sleepers comes out on Wednesday.
FromTEtoWR
Put this week behind you, FromTEtoWR. Yahoo's experts can help you get back in the win column. Be sure to read the latest installment of Boom, Busts, and Breakouts on Thursday.