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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Deflated Balls
7-1 155
109.98
 
VS
proj
Sexual FRANtasies
80 3-5
81.01

Deflated Balls knock off Sexual FRANtasies for fourth straight win in 155-80 rout

Deflated Balls extended their win streak to four games with an easy victory over Sexual FRANtasies, cruising to a 155-80 win. Sexual FRANtasies got out to a 2-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Deflated Balls after that. They were led by Derek Carr (285 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Latavius Murray (102 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 55 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Aaron Jones (67 Rush Yds, 159 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Andy Dalton (329 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) did everything they could for Sexual FRANtasies in the loss. Deflated Balls (7-1) will look to keep it rolling against Gurles Gone Wild, while Sexual FRANtasies (3-5) attempt to get back in the win column against The Lamaralagos.

Matchup Timeline

  Deflated Balls   Sexual FRANtasies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Murray (102 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 55 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 27 points in a 31-9 win over the Cardinals in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.98-point projection and was much higher than his 9.25-point season scoring average. Murray ranks #58 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Falcons next week.
Latavius Murray

Top Player Comparison

Deflated Balls
Points
% of total points 155
1
Derek Carr
QB
29
18.37
18.7%
2
Latavius Murray
RB
27
11.98
17.4%
3
Tom Brady
QB
22
22.05
14.2%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
17
12.9
11%
Sexual FRANtasies
Points
% of total points 80
1
Aaron Jones
RB
33
11.65
41.3%
2
Andy Dalton
QB
19
17.43
23.8%
3
James White
RB
7
6.53
8.8%
4
Tyler Boyd
WR
6
8.41
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Andy Dalton had a 52-yard pass for Sexual FRANtasies, who trailed 68-32 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Deflated Balls became the proud owner of a 144-47 lead. Derek Carr had a 65-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard touchdown pass for Deflated Balls, while Tom Brady had a 59-yard pass. James White made the highlight reel for Sexual FRANtasies with a 59-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 67-yard touchdown catch and a 50-yard catch for Sexual FRANtasies, who trailed 144-80 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Deflated Balls   Sexual FRANtasies

StatSmack

Deflated Balls must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (155) than their season average (123.13).
Deflated Balls are looking unstoppable, with victories in four straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Deflated Balls are doing a better job of that, averaging 123.13 versus Sexual FRANtasies's 106.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Deflated Balls (7-1) have a better record than Sexual FRANtasies (3-5).
Even the machines think Deflated Balls have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (116) than Sexual FRANtasies (106.14).
You can't win if you don't play. Sexual FRANtasies has left more points on the bench this season (172) than Deflated Balls (134).
Deflated Balls don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Sexual FRANtasies (5 vs 2).
Deflated Balls are clutch masters, with more close wins than Sexual FRANtasies (1 vs 0).
Deflated Balls should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Sexual FRANtasies (5 vs 3).
Deflated Balls have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Sexual FRANtasies (41 vs 31).
By position, Deflated Balls have outscored Sexual FRANtasies at WR, TE, and K this season.
Deflated Balls don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 31 points, highest in the league.
Hey Sexual FRANtasies, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Deflated Balls
In a battle of teams sporting identical 7-1 records, Deflated Balls and Gurles Gone Wild will go head-to-head next in Week 9. One streak will conclude, as both teams have logged four straight victories. Each side has multiple bye weeks to worry about in Week 9, as Taysom Hill, Austin Hooper, Todd Gurley II, Greg Zuerlein, Malcolm Brown, and Matt Ryan are out for Gurles Gone Wild and Latavius Murray, Michael Thomas, Joe Mixon, and Giovani Bernard will get the week off for Deflated Balls. Over the last three weeks, Deflated Balls have put up 128.33 points per game, while Gurles Gone Wild have averaged only 94.33 per contest.
Sexual FRANtasies
Looking ahead to Week 9, Sexual FRANtasies (3-5) will try to get back on track against The Lamaralagos (2-6). Each side has players with byes next week, as Andy Dalton, Tyler Boyd, Gerald Everett, and Ryan Finley are off for Sexual FRANtasies while Matt Schaub, Julio Jones, the New Orleans Saints defense, and A.J. Green are out for The Lamaralagos.