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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
The Apes
6-2 106.08
135.45
 
VS
proj
Strait Outta Bounds
91.48 3-5
118.78

The Apes come back to top Strait Outta Bounds for fourth straight win, 106.08-91.48

The Apes extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind victory over Strait Outta Bounds, rallying to earn a 106.08-91.48 win. Trailing 84.08-74.98 heading into Monday night, The Apes came storming back behind the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, who allowed 14 points, surrendered 230 yards, and forced 4 turnovers for 17 points, and Joe Haden, who made 8 tackles (7.5 points). Nick Chubb (131 Rush Yds) and Myles Garrett (4 Tackles, 1 Sack) were the leaders for Strait Outta Bounds in defeat. The Apes (6-2) will look to sustain their momentum against yard crew, while Strait Outta Bounds (3-5) will take on The Replacements in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  The Apes   Strait Outta Bounds

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 17 points against their 9.95-point projection. During a 27-14 win over the Dolphins, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 230 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Steelers defense ranks #95 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

The Apes
Points
% of total points 106.08
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
17
9.95
16%
2
Marlon Mack
RB
15.25
12.4
14.4%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
10.9
19.01
10.3%
4
Matt Prater
K
10
8.22
9.4%
Strait Outta Bounds
Points
% of total points 91.48
1
Nick Chubb
RB
12.05
13.74
13.2%
2
Myles Garrett
DE
11.5
7.15
12.6%
3
Matt Gay
K
9
6.66
9.8%
4
Vernon Hargreaves III
CB
8.75
5.57
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Prater had a 52-yard field goal for The Apes, helping the team to a 69.48-55.53 lead.

Points By Position

  The Apes   Strait Outta Bounds
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means we ought to take a closer look at the Standings.
The Apes
The Apes will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 138.94 points per game through eight weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the unit holds the No. 2 spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Amari Cooper
MVP
38 Rec, 621 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Marlon Mack
Best Drafted
590 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Chase Edmonds
Best Acquisition
295 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 105 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Strait Outta Bounds
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Strait Outta Bounds making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team averaging only 123.07 points per game through eight weeks, 12th-best in the league.
Important Players
Nick Chubb
MVP
738 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 135 Rec Yds
Matt Ryan
Best Drafted
2170 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Matt Gay
Best Acquisition
14-16 FG, 58 long, 16-18 XP

What If

The Apes would have beaten only four other teams besides Strait Outta Bounds this week.
Strait Outta Bounds would have lost to 15 other teams besides The Apes this week.
The Apes would be 5-3 if they played Strait Outta Bounds every week.
Had they played each other last week, The Apes would have been victorious over Strait Outta Bounds 180.27-105.39.
The Apes would be 4-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Strait Outta Bounds.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as The Apes, Strait Outta Bounds would be 3-4.
If The Apes had played every team in the league each week, they would be 85-51.
If they played every team every week, Strait Outta Bounds would be 70-66.