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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Nematodes
3-5 155.6
111.01
 
VS
proj
The Raider Nation
142.35 3-5
148.97

Back-and-forth battle ends with Nematodes coming back to defeat The Raider Nation, 155.60-142.35

Well, that was exhilarating! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Nematodes earned a come-from-behind victory over The Raider Nation, coming back to earn a 155.60-142.35 win. Nematodes trailed 142.35-126.60 heading into Monday night, but the squad charged back behind T.J. Watt, who made 3 tackles and recorded 2 sacks for 18 points, and Chris Boswell, who made 2 of his 3 FG attempts (11 points). Aaron Jones (39.85 points) and Saquon Barkley (26.3) did everything they could for The Raider Nation in defeat. Nematodes (3-5) will look to keep it rolling against Vikings To The S.B., while The Raider Nation (3-5) meet Dalvin's Cookers in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Nematodes   The Raider Nation

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Collins Sr. overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 19 points against his 8.38-point projection. During a 27-13 win over the Browns, he made 13 tackles and . Collins Sr. ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Jamie Collins Sr.

Top Player Comparison

Nematodes
Points
% of total points 155.6
1
Derek Carr
QB
23.4
16.14
15%
2
Jamie Collins Sr.
LB
19
8.38
12.2%
3
T.J. Watt
LB
18
10.03
11.6%
4
Luke Kuechly
LB
17.5
8.66
11.2%
The Raider Nation
Points
% of total points 142.35
1
Aaron Jones
RB
39.85
14.59
28%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.3
20.67
18.5%
3
Devonta Freeman
RB
14.7
13.74
10.3%
4
Golden Tate
WR
14.5
12.74
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Derek Carr hit Tyrell Williams for a 46-yard touchdown pass for Nematodes. Carr also lit up the scoreboard with a 65-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 126.60-102.50 lead for Nematodes.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 67-yard touchdown catch and a 50-yard catch for The Raider Nation, contributing to a 142.35-126.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Nematodes   The Raider Nation

What If

Nematodes would have beaten 12 other teams besides The Raider Nation this week.
The Raider Nation would have lost to just four other teams besides Nematodes this week.
If they played The Raider Nation every week, Nematodes would be 5-3 this season.
The Raider Nation would have defeated Nematodes 164.57-89.49 had they played each other last week.
Nematodes would be 4-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as The Raider Nation.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Nematodes, The Raider Nation would be 4-3.
If Nematodes had played every team in the league each week, they would be 57-62-1.
If they played every team every week, The Raider Nation would be 55-65.

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