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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Cheeseheads
5-4 527.55
537.85
 
VS
proj
Potsy's Posse
454.85 7-2
448.7

Despite top scorer Winston, Potsy's Posse fall to Cheeseheads, 527.55-454.85

Potsy's Posse had the premier scorer in the matchup with QB Jameis Winston posting 113 points, the fifth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Cheeseheads, who emerged victorious with a 527.55-454.85 win. Cheeseheads earned an early 4.00-point lead on Thursday. Potsy's Posse bounced back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Zach Cunningham (53.4 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (39.05). Not to be deterred, Cheeseheads made a run later that night, as Tom Brady (83.4 points) and Julian Edelman (45.8) put them back in the lead for good. This marks the first time this season Cheeseheads have taken down Potsy's Posse, after falling 500.22-438.01 in their last matchup. Cheeseheads (5-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against War Pigs, while Potsy's Posse (7-2) attempt to right the ship against Gannon's S & B II.

Matchup Timeline

  Cheeseheads   Potsy's Posse

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 79.2 points, Jones Jr. nearly tripled his 27.59-point projection as the Lions lost to the Raiders 31-24. He caught 8 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Cheeseheads this week. Jones Jr. will play the Bears next week.
Marvin Jones Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Cheeseheads
Points
% of total points 527.55
1
Tom Brady
QB
83.4
79.47
15.8%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
79.2
27.59
15%
3
Darius Leonard
LB
51
48.66
9.7%
4
Blake Martinez
LB
51
60.8
9.7%
Potsy's Posse
Points
% of total points 454.85
1
Jameis Winston
QB
113
76.52
24.8%
2
Zach Cunningham
LB
53.4
38.8
11.7%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
39.05
48.61
8.6%
4
Phillip Lindsay
RB
35.65
27.43
7.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Potsy's Posse who emerged with the lead, 433.55-326.25. For Cheeseheads, Marvin Jones Jr. had a 47-yard catch. Phillip Lindsay made the highlight reel for Potsy's Posse with a 30-yard touchdown run and a 40-yard run.
Monday
Saquon Barkley had a 65-yard catch for Cheeseheads on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Cheeseheads   Potsy's Posse

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Potsy's Posse need some help then, averaging just 532.86 versus Cheeseheads's 582.27.
Even the computers think Cheeseheads have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (533.71) than Potsy's Posse (499.34).
Cheeseheads don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Potsy's Posse (1 vs 0).
Potsy's Posse have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Cheeseheads (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Cheeseheads have outscored Potsy's Posse at RB, TE, and IDP this season.
Cheeseheads was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (3) than Potsy's Posse (1).
Don't worry Potsy's Posse, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Potsy's Posse
In Week 10, second-place Potsy's Posse (7-2) are due to square off against eighth-place Gannon's S & B II (5-4). Potsy's Posse might have to shuffle the deck some with Zach Cunningham, DeAndre Hopkins, Phillip Lindsay, Kenny Stills, Alshon Jeffery, the New England Patriots defense, Jon Bostic, and Will Fuller V out on bye in Week 10. Gannon's S & B II won't have Chris Conley.
Cheeseheads
A pair of 5-4 teams will match up as Cheeseheads square off against War Pigs next week in a mid-season matchup. Cheeseheads may need to rearrange their lineup a bit with Tom Brady, Julian Edelman, and Jay Ajayi out on bye next week. War Pigs will be without Jamie Collins Sr.. Over the past two weeks, Cheeseheads have scored 625.48 points per game, while War Pigs have averaged 598.78 per contest.