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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Michael Scott
8-1 134.73
142.26
 
VS
proj
Red Storm
97.3 3-6
128.09

Michael Scott beat Red Storm for third straight win in 134.73-97.30 rout

Michael Scott extended their win streak to three games with an easy win over Red Storm, cruising to a 134.73-97.30 victory. Red Storm took a 5.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Michael Scott after that. They were led by Zach Ertz (9 Rec, 103 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Josh Jacobs (120 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs). Tyreek Hill (27.5 points) and Tom Brady (23) were the top performers for Red Storm in the loss. This marks the second time this season Michael Scott have gotten the best of Red Storm, after winning 159.44-140 in their last matchup. Michael Scott (8-1) will look to keep it rolling against Brian McDougall, while Red Storm (3-6) try to get back on track against WebbahsAreWinnahs.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael Scott   Red Storm

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Butker made all 4 of his FG attempts as the Chiefs beat the Vikings 26-23. In doing so, he put up 21 points to more-than-double his 7.76-point projection, the highest percent increase of any K in the league this season. Next week, Butker will square off against the Titans.
Harrison Butker

Top Player Comparison

Michael Scott
Points
% of total points 134.73
1
Zach Ertz
TE
24.3
10.74
18%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
22
13.88
16.3%
3
Harrison Butker
K
21
7.76
15.6%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
19
17.82
14.1%
Red Storm
Points
% of total points 97.3
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
27.5
13.85
28.3%
2
Tom Brady
QB
23
28.81
23.6%
3
Mark Ingram II
RB
15.4
12.03
15.8%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
13.2
13.34
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Michael Scott boasted a 60.50-54.90 lead. Zach Ertz had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Michael Scott, while Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for Red Storm with a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Mark Ingram II had a 53-yard run for Red Storm, who trailed 115.73-97.30 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Amari Cooper had a 45-yard touchdown catch for Michael Scott on Monday night, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Michael Scott   Red Storm

StatSmack

Get on their level! Red Storm have lost their last three weeks, while Michael Scott have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Red Storm need some help then, averaging just 129.58 versus Michael Scott's 146.06.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Michael Scott (8-1) have a better record than Red Storm (3-6).
Even the machines think Michael Scott have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (143.83) than Red Storm (136.1).
Michael Scott don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Red Storm (4 vs 0).
Michael Scott laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Red Storm (0).
By position, Michael Scott have outscored Red Storm at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Michael Scott has a higher average scoring margin (23) than Red Storm this season (-23).
Michael Scott was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (4) than Red Storm (2).
There's not much good to say about Red Storm this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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