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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Dirty 54
6-3 213.55
200.89
 
VS
proj
PIERMONSTERS
163.2 6-3
195.08

Dirty 54 knock PIERMONSTERS from top spot, 213.55-163.20

Dirty 54 came out on top with a 213.55-163.20 victory over PIERMONSTERS, knocking them out of the top spot in Motor City Football. Dirty 54 grabbed an early 18.30-point lead on Thursday. PIERMONSTERS came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Tyreek Hill (26.5 points) and Derrick Henry (24.9). Not to be deterred, Dirty 54 made a run later that afternoon, as Tyler Lockett (40.95 points) and Chris Godwin (13.9) put them back ahead for good. Dirty 54 (6-3) have now won five straight games and will look to maintain their winning ways against The Raptor. PIERMONSTERS (6-3) will face off against Doc's Devils in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Dirty 54   PIERMONSTERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 356 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Jaguars, the Texans defense put up 23 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 10.33-point projection and was much higher than their 10.22-point season scoring average. The Texans defense will face the Ravens next week.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Dirty 54
Points
% of total points 213.55
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
40.95
20.51
19.2%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
32.25
25.41
15.1%
3
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
23
10.33
10.8%
4
George Kittle
TE
19.9
15.32
9.3%
PIERMONSTERS
Points
% of total points 163.2
1
Dak Prescott
QB
30.05
27.16
18.4%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
26.5
15.55
16.2%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
24.9
12.16
15.3%
4
Harrison Butker
K
18
7.97
11%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
George Kittle had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Dirty 54 to contribute to a 23.90-5.60 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which PIERMONSTERS emerged with a 101.95-100.05 lead. For Dirty 54, Josh Allen had a 49-yard pass. Tyreek Hill had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch for PIERMONSTERS, while Derrick Henry had a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Mason Crosby had a 54-yard field goal for PIERMONSTERS, who trailed 163.90-128.75 after the late afternoon slate.
Monday
Dak Prescott had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard touchdown pass for PIERMONSTERS.

Points By Position

  Dirty 54   PIERMONSTERS

StatSmack

Dirty 54 are looking unstoppable, winning five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dirty 54 are doing a better job of that, averaging 214.45 versus PIERMONSTERS's 200.35.
Dirty 54 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than PIERMONSTERS (2 vs 0).
Dirty 54 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than PIERMONSTERS (7 vs 5).
PIERMONSTERS have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Dirty 54 (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Dirty 54 have outscored PIERMONSTERS at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Dirty 54 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, second-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about PIERMONSTERS this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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