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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
98 DarkPink Balloons
2-8 107.72
109.98
 
VS
proj
Josh's Team
62.7 2-8
58.86

Unable to overcome multiple busts, Josh's Team fall to 98 DarkPink Balloons in 107.72-62.70 rout

Hampered by multiple starters who put up 0 points (Donte Moncrief, Derrius Guice, Deshaun Watson, Stephen Gostkowski, and the Houston Texans defense), Josh's Team were unable to overcome 98 DarkPink Balloons, which rolled to a 107.72-62.70 victory. It didn't take long to figure out who would lead the way in the matchup, as 98 DarkPink Balloons leapt out to a 34.52-point lead on Thursday behind stellar performances from Melvin Gordon III (19.8 points) and Derek Carr (13.12). Jarvis Landry (20.2 points) and Joe Mixon (16.1) carried the flag for Josh's Team in the loss. 98 DarkPink Balloons (2-8) will look to add to their success against Mr big puff, while Josh's Team (2-8) face andre's Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  98 DarkPink Balloons   Josh's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense (17 Pts Allowed, 273 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 19 points in a 17-12 lost to the Steelers in Week 10. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.15-point projection and was much higher than their 9-point season scoring average. The Rams defense ranks #92 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

98 DarkPink Balloons
Points
% of total points 107.72
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
19.8
12
18.4%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
19
8.15
17.6%
3
Derek Carr
QB
13.12
16.96
12.2%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
13.1
16.52
12.2%
Josh's Team
Points
% of total points 62.7
1
Jarvis Landry
WR
20.2
9.72
32.2%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
16.1
7.25
25.7%
3
Hunter Henry
TE
11
10.98
17.5%
4
Julio Jones
WR
9.4
15.7
15%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which 98 DarkPink Balloons owned a 77.82-62.70 lead. Chris Godwin had a 49-yard catch for 98 DarkPink Balloons, while Adam Humphries had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Julio Jones made the highlight reel for Josh's Team with a 54-yard catch.

Points By Position

  98 DarkPink Balloons   Josh's Team

StatSmack

98 DarkPink Balloons must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (107.72) than their season average (98.91).
We heard scoring helps you win. 98 DarkPink Balloons are doing a better job of that, averaging 98.91 versus Josh's Team's 81.25.
Even the computers think 98 DarkPink Balloons have better players. They have a higher projected points average (106.3) than Josh's Team (81.57).
98 DarkPink Balloons don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Josh's Team (2 vs 1).
98 DarkPink Balloons have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Josh's Team (35 vs 28).
By position, 98 DarkPink Balloons have outscored Josh's Team at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for 98 DarkPink Balloons had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Josh's Team (1).
There's not much good to say about Josh's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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