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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
JDs Autodraft scrubs
3-6 128.24
108.08
 
VS
proj
Last in League
68.04 4-5
111.69

JDs Autodraft scrubs brush off expectations, earn win against Last in League in 128.24-68.04 rout

JDs Autodraft scrubs stepped up and beat their projected point total, rolling to a 128.24-68.04 victory over Last in League, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to figure out who would be the frontrunner in the matchup, as JDs Autodraft scrubs leapt out to a 27.04-point lead on Thursday behind an outstanding showing from Kyler Murray. Aaron Rodgers (14.94 points) and the Los Angeles Chargers defense (14.5) were the leaders for Last in League in the loss. JDs Autodraft scrubs (3-6) will look to sustain their momentum against Pimp Squeaks, while Last in League (4-5) match up against Zacharoni & Cheese in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  JDs Autodraft scrubs   Last in League

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gordon III overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 24.4 points against his 10.25-point projection. During a 26-11 win over the Packers, he racked up 109 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. Gordon III will face the Raiders next week.
Melvin Gordon III

Top Player Comparison

JDs Autodraft scrubs
Points
% of total points 128.24
1
Kyler Murray
QB
27.04
17.43
21.1%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
24.4
10.25
19%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
20.8
8.79
16.2%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
16
15.34
12.5%
Last in League
Points
% of total points 68.04
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
14.94
26.83
22%
2
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
14.5
12.3
21.3%
3
Jack Doyle
TE
9.7
6.32
14.3%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
9.7
15.86
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Kyler Murray had an 88-yard touchdown pass for JDs Autodraft scrubs, helping to give the team a 27.04-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Zach Ertz had a 25-yard touchdown catch for JDs Autodraft scrubs, contributing to a 65.84-26.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Mark Ingram II had a 53-yard run for JDs Autodraft scrubs to contribute to a 112.24-68.04 lead for the team.
Monday
Amari Cooper had a 45-yard touchdown catch for JDs Autodraft scrubs on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  JDs Autodraft scrubs   Last in League

StatSmack

JDs Autodraft scrubs must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (128.24) than their season average (116.55).
Even the machines think JDs Autodraft scrubs have better players. They have a higher projected points average (121.74) than Last in League (113.75).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. JDs Autodraft scrubs has left fewer points on the bench this season (277.4) than Last in League (396.78).
JDs Autodraft scrubs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Last in League (2 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Last in League - they’ve made more transactions (3) than JDs Autodraft scrubs (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, JDs Autodraft scrubs have outscored Last in League at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
JDs Autodraft scrubs has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Last in League this season (-6).
The starters for JDs Autodraft scrubs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Last in League (0).
Don't worry Last in League, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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