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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
JAAKassmic's Team
4-4 162.51
140.27
 
VS
proj
Fitz4prez strong
144.2 2-6
133.46

JAAKassmic's Team defeat Fitz4prez strong, 162.51-144.20

JAAKassmic's Team brought their A game and exceeded expectations, coming out on top with a 162.51-144.20 win over Fitz4prez strong. JAAKassmic's Team never trailed in this one after taking a 22.95-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Mike Evans (40.05 points) and Cooper Kupp (33.25). Julian Edelman (25.5 points) and Miles Sanders (22.05) led the way for Fitz4prez strong in the loss. JAAKassmic's Team (4-4) will look to sustain their winning ways against OLD SCHOOL BADASSES, while Fitz4prez strong (2-6) try to develop some positive momentum against Mark's Dazzling Team.

Matchup Timeline

  JAAKassmic's Team   Fitz4prez strong

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 11 passes for 198 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Titans, Evans registered 40.05 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 14.42-point projection and was much higher than his 16.71-point season scoring average. Evans ranks #32 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Mike Evans

Top Player Comparison

JAAKassmic's Team
Points
% of total points 162.51
1
Mike Evans
WR
40.05
14.42
24.6%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
33.25
16.51
20.5%
3
Minkah Fitzpatrick
S
13.5
8.19
8.3%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
12.56
15.85
7.7%
Fitz4prez strong
Points
% of total points 144.2
1
Julian Edelman
WR
25.5
16.22
17.7%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
22.05
6.56
15.3%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
19.15
18.47
13.3%
4
Marlon Mack
RB
15.75
13.25
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which JAAKassmic's Team owned a 110.00-87.05 lead. Mike Evans had a 46-yard catch and a 43-yard catch for JAAKassmic's Team, while Cooper Kupp had a 65-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch. Meanwhile, Miles Sanders had a 65-yard touchdown run for Fitz4prez strong, while Kyler Murray had a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Baker Mayfield had a 21-yard touchdown pass for JAAKassmic's Team, while James White had a 59-yard catch, helping JAAKassmic's Team to a 149.01-144.20 lead.

Points By Position

  JAAKassmic's Team   Fitz4prez strong

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. JAAKassmic's Team scored more points in this matchup (162.51) than their season average (137.04).
We heard scoring helps you win. JAAKassmic's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 137.04 versus Fitz4prez strong's 122.36.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" JAAKassmic's Team (4-4) have a better record than Fitz4prez strong (2-6).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. JAAKassmic's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (159.79) than Fitz4prez strong (272.82).
JAAKassmic's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Fitz4prez strong (3 vs 2).
By position, JAAKassmic's Team have outscored Fitz4prez strong at RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
The starters for JAAKassmic's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Fitz4prez strong (2).
Don't worry Fitz4prez strong, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

JAAKassmic's Team
A couple of teams sporting matching 4-4 records, JAAKassmic's Team and OLD SCHOOL BADASSES will go head-to-head next week in a mid-season matchup. Each team will have multiple bye weeks to consider in Week 9, as Cooper Kupp, Dante Fowler Jr., and Wil Lutz are off for JAAKassmic's Team and Cameron Jordan, Demario Davis, and Shawn Williams are out for OLD SCHOOL BADASSES. Over the last two weeks, JAAKassmic's Team have scored 147.52 points per game, while OLD SCHOOL BADASSES have averaged only 117.57 per contest.
Fitz4prez strong
Looking ahead to Week 9, last-place Fitz4prez strong (2-6) will try to right the ship against 15th-place Mark's Dazzling Team (3-5). Each side has a pair of bye weeks to contend with in Week 9, as Josh Hill and Ito Smith are off for Fitz4prez strong and Latavius Murray and Matt Ryan for Mark's Dazzling Team.