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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Low Ballers
8-0 213.8
169.2
 
VS
proj
Los Pollos Hermanos
192.35 6-2
171.31

Low Ballers top Los Pollos Hermanos to remain perfect in 213.80-192.35 rout

Low Ballers won their eighth consecutive matchup to open the season with an easy victory over Los Pollos Hermanos, cruising to a 213.80-192.35 win. Low Ballers nabbed an early 18.20-point lead on Thursday. Los Pollos Hermanos came back to take the lead during the early games on Sunday, powered by Daniel Jones (42.4 points) and Budda Baker (10.5). Unphased, Low Ballers pulled it together later that afternoon, as Derek Carr (33.25 points) and Jimmy Garoppolo (18.75) put them back on top for good. Low Ballers (8-0) will look to earn another win against House stark, while Los Pollos Hermanos (6-2) will try to develop some positive momentum against Tyler's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Low Ballers   Los Pollos Hermanos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones (67 Rush Yds, 159 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 37.6 points in a 31-24 win over the Chiefs in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 12.53-point projection and was much higher than his 18.89-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

Low Ballers
Points
% of total points 213.8
1
Aaron Jones
RB
37.6
12.53
17.6%
2
Derek Carr
QB
33.25
22.04
15.6%
3
Kenny Golladay
WR
24.3
10.63
11.4%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
23.1
16.87
10.8%
Los Pollos Hermanos
Points
% of total points 192.35
1
Daniel Jones
QB
42.4
21.27
22%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
39.15
26.83
20.4%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
9.07
10.9%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
12.3
8.17
6.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Los Pollos Hermanos had a 101.80-95.00 lead. Kenny Golladay had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Low Ballers, while Zane Gonzalez had a 50-yard field goal. Daniel Jones made the highlight reel for Los Pollos Hermanos with a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 22-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 65-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard touchdown pass for Low Ballers, while James White had a 59-yard catch, helping Low Ballers to a 169.70-132.80 lead.
Sunday Night
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday night, after which Low Ballers boasted a 207.30-192.35 lead. For Low Ballers, Aaron Jones had a 67-yard touchdown catch and a 50-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers had a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Los Pollos Hermanos, while Travis Kelce had a 29-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Low Ballers   Los Pollos Hermanos

Game Notes

Eight of the 16 starters on Low Ballers scored higher than their projected point totals.
Despite eight of their 16 starters scoring more than their points projection, Los Pollos Hermanos lost.
The two highest scorers for Los Pollos Hermanos (Daniel Jones and Aaron Rodgers) scored more points than Aaron Jones, the leading scorer for Low Ballers.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
This matchup showcased the week's two highest-scoring teams.
The 213.8 points scored by Low Ballers are the 4th-most in the league this year.
The matchup's 21.45-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The loss concludes a two-game winning streak for Los Pollos Hermanos.
Both of the losses for Los Pollos Hermanos have been blowout losses.
For Los Pollos Hermanos, Daniel Jones put up 42.4 points, the league's top overall score this week.

Next Week Preview

Low Ballers
Low Ballers (8-0) are set to square off against House stark (3-5) in Week 9. Each side will have players with byes next week, as the Los Angeles Rams defense, Jessie Bates III, Vonn Bell, Robert Woods, Josh Hill, and Teddy Bridgewater are off for Low Ballers, while House stark will be missing Drew Brees, Andy Dalton, Todd Gurley II, Cameron Jordan, and A.J. Green. Over the last three weeks, Low Ballers have put up 168.18 points per game, while House stark have averaged 144.62 per contest.
Los Pollos Hermanos
In Week 9, second-place Los Pollos Hermanos (6-2) will square off against 12th-place Tyler's Team (1-7). Los Pollos Hermanos may need to shuffle their lineup a bit with Deion Jones and Malcolm Brown out on bye in Week 9. Tyler's Team won't have Alvin Kamara.