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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
eXacerBators
8-0 122
126.77
 
VS
proj
RJ Machismo
110 4-4
121.01

eXacerBators beat RJ Machismo for second time, 122-110

eXacerBators knocked off RJ Machismo for the second time this season to stay perfect, securing a 122-110 win. RJ Machismo jumped out to a 26-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive performances from Tracy Walker, who made 6 tackles for 13 points, and DJ Chark Jr., who caught 6 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown (13 points). But eXacerBators held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 155 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 24 points, and the New England Patriots defense, who allowed only 13 points, surrendered 310 yards, and forced 3 turnovers (21 points). eXacerBators (8-0) will look to maintain their momentum against TC's Goon Squad, while RJ Machismo (4-4) will attempt to get back on track against Whitetails.

Matchup Timeline

  eXacerBators   RJ Machismo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Browns in Week 8, the Patriots defense scored 21 points to more-than-double their 9.07-point projection. They allowed only 13 points, surrendered 310 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on eXacerBators this week. In Week 9, the Patriots will play the Ravens.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

eXacerBators
Points
% of total points 122
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24
15.77
19.7%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
9.07
17.2%
3
Joey Bosa
DE
18
9.54
14.8%
4
Josh Allen
QB
16
18.34
13.1%
RJ Machismo
Points
% of total points 110
1
Tracy Walker
S
13
14.56
11.8%
2
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
13
8.56
11.8%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
12
6.86
10.9%
4
Jacoby Brissett
QB
11
17.48
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 28-yard touchdown pass for eXacerBators, who trailed 85-59 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Christian McCaffrey had a 40-yard touchdown run for eXacerBators, helping the team to a 111-89 lead.

Points By Position

  eXacerBators   RJ Machismo

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. eXacerBators have a winning record vs RJ Machismo this season despite scoring less against them on average (135) than their overall average (145.5).
eXacerBators are looking unstoppable, winning eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. RJ Machismo need some help then, averaging just 115.5 versus eXacerBators's 145.5.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. eXacerBators (8-0) have a better record than RJ Machismo (4-4).
Even the machines think eXacerBators have better players. Their projected average points is higher (137.3) than RJ Machismo (114.17).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. eXacerBators has left fewer points on the bench this season (309) than RJ Machismo (462).
Once eXacerBators put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than RJ Machismo (7 vs 2).
eXacerBators should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than RJ Machismo (6 vs 5).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of RJ Machismo - they’ve made more transactions (2) than eXacerBators (1) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, eXacerBators have outscored RJ Machismo at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
eXacerBators don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 39 points, highest in the league.
The starters for eXacerBators had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for RJ Machismo (0).
Hey RJ Machismo, 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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