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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
American Hustle
5-5 160.8
146.75
 
VS
proj
Runs Like a Gurley
104.94 5-5
124.68

Runs Like a Gurley fall to American Hustle in 160.80-104.94 rout

There's no easy way to put it, Runs Like a Gurley underdelivered, at least compared to projections, as American Hustle cruised to a 160.80-104.94 win. American Hustle took a 36.90-point lead on Thursday behind standout showings from Melvin Gordon III (25.3 points) and Josh Jacobs (19.1). Runs Like a Gurley came back to take the lead during the late games on Sunday, powered by Aaron Rodgers (10.02 points) and Todd Gurley II (7.3). Not to be deterred, American Hustle made a run later that night, as Dak Prescott (37.88 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (8.3) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season American Hustle have knocked off Runs Like a Gurley, after falling 135.3-107.6 in their last matchup. American Hustle (5-5) will look to keep it rolling against Fuzzy Bunny Slippers, while Runs Like a Gurley (5-5) will take on Wolf of Wall Street in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  American Hustle   Runs Like a Gurley

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 24 points, surrendering 302 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the 49ers, the Seahawks defense tallied 23 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 7.54-point projection and was much higher than their 10.13-point season scoring average. The Seahawks defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

American Hustle
Points
% of total points 160.8
1
Dak Prescott
QB
37.88
23.11
23.6%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
25.3
13.75
15.7%
3
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
23
7.54
14.3%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
19.1
15.48
11.9%
Runs Like a Gurley
Points
% of total points 104.94
1
Golden Tate
WR
27.82
12.01
26.5%
2
Jarvis Landry
WR
24.7
11.94
23.5%
3
Jason Myers
K
11
8.26
10.5%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
10.02
25.8
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Mike Williams had a 45-yard catch for Runs Like a Gurley for the team, who trailed 44.40-7.50 after the Thursday night game.
Sunday Early
Golden Tate had a 61-yard touchdown catch for Runs Like a Gurley, who trailed 69.30-60.02 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Runs Like a Gurley had an 81.34-77.20 lead. For American Hustle, Jimmy Graham had a 48-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Runs Like a Gurley with a 48-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Dak Prescott had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 22-yard touchdown pass for American Hustle to contribute to a 129.38-85.04 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  American Hustle   Runs Like a Gurley

What If

American Hustle would have beaten four other teams besides Runs Like a Gurley this week.
Runs Like a Gurley would have lost to seven other teams besides American Hustle this week.
If American Hustle played Runs Like a Gurley every week this season, they'd be 6-4.
American Hustle would have topped Runs Like a Gurley 221.96-173.64 had they played each other last week.
American Hustle would be 4-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Runs Like a Gurley.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as American Hustle, Runs Like a Gurley would be 3-5.
If American Hustle had played every team in the league each week, they would be 42-48.
If they played every team every week, Runs Like a Gurley would be 34-56.

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