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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Volt Blitz
4-4 67
54.49
 
VS
proj
Thingys
56 2-6
62.87

Volt Blitz hand Thingys third straight loss, 67-56

Volt Blitz emerged victorious with a 67-56 win to hand Thingys their third consecutive loss. Volt Blitz jumped out to a 17-point lead on Thursday behind 17 points from Dan Bailey (4-4 FG, 50 long, 1-1 XP) and Paul Richardson Jr. (3 Rec, 34 Rec Yds). Thingys came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Marlon Mack (14 points) and Christian Kirk (8). Not to be deterred, Volt Blitz pulled it together later that afternoon, as the New England Patriots defense (21 points) and Emmanuel Sanders (8) put them back in the lead for good. Volt Blitz (4-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against Pantheon, while Thingys (2-6) will take on The Maniacs in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Volt Blitz   Thingys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 13 points, surrendering 310 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Browns, the Patriots defense registered 21 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 8.63-point projection and overachieved for the eighth time this season. The Patriots defense ranks #6 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Volt Blitz
Points
% of total points 67
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
8.63
31.3%
2
Dan Bailey
K
14
8.32
20.9%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
10
12.1
14.9%
4
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
8
6.76
11.9%
Thingys
Points
% of total points 56
1
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
16
10.09
28.6%
2
Marlon Mack
RB
14
11.21
25%
3
Christian Kirk
WR
8
5.7
14.3%
4
Wil Lutz
K
6
8.87
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dan Bailey had a 50-yard field goal for Volt Blitz, helping to give the team a 17-0 lead.
Monday
JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Thingys.

Points By Position

  Volt Blitz   Thingys

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Volt Blitz scored less in this one (67) than their season average of 91.13.
Thingys would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Thingys need some help then, averaging just 73 versus Volt Blitz's 91.13.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Volt Blitz (4-4) have a better record than Thingys (2-6).
You can't win if you don't play. Volt Blitz has left fewer points on the bench this season (216) than Thingys (302).
In dire times, at least Volt Blitz keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Thingys (1 vs 2).
Volt Blitz see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Thingys (0).
Volt Blitz should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Thingys (7 vs 2).
By position, Volt Blitz have outscored Thingys at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Volt Blitz has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Thingys this season (-10).
Volt Blitz came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than Thingys (0).
Hey Thingys, 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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