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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
jichanorthNJ
6-4 191.2
179.52
 
VS
proj
Ram's Den
184.93 2-8
185.39

jichanorthNJ come back to hand Ram's Den third consecutive loss in 191.20-184.93 battle

jichanorthNJ staged a comeback to earn a 191.20-184.93 win to hand Ram's Den their third straight loss. Despite trailing 176.93-150.40 heading into Sunday night, jichanorthNJ came storming back behind Dalvin Cook, who racked up 183 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 40.8 points. Christian Kirk (6 Rec, 138 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (13 Pts Allowed, 307 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) did everything they could for Ram's Den in the loss. jichanorthNJ (6-4) will look to keep it rolling against cheeseheads, while Ram's Den (2-8) will face Greyhound Express in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  jichanorthNJ   Ram's Den

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 43.6 points against his 20.45-point projection. In a 35-32 win over the Chiefs, he ran for 188 yards and 2 touchdowns. Henry ranks #20 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

jichanorthNJ
Points
% of total points 191.2
1
Derrick Henry
RB
43.6
20.45
22.8%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
40.8
27.38
21.3%
3
Jamison Crowder
WR
16.6
10.24
8.7%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.8
13.99
7.7%
Ram's Den
Points
% of total points 184.93
1
Christian Kirk
WR
34.8
10.03
18.8%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
25
9.62
13.5%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
21.7
17.73
11.7%
4
Jameis Winston
QB
19.43
24.39
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Thursday, after which jichanorthNJ had a 40.80-26.50 lead. For jichanorthNJ, Philip Rivers had a 45-yard pass. Mike Williams made the highlight reel for Ram's Den with a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Early
There were several players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Ram's Den who owned the lead, 140.83-138.30. Derrick Henry had a 68-yard touchdown run for jichanorthNJ, while Jamison Crowder had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Christian Kirk had a 69-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Ram's Den, while Jameis Winston had a 49-yard pass.

Points By Position

  jichanorthNJ   Ram's Den

StatSmack

jichanorthNJ must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (191.2) than their season average (177.2).
Ram's Den are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. jichanorthNJ are doing a better job of that, averaging 177.2 versus Ram's Den's 166.79.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" jichanorthNJ (6-4) have a better record than Ram's Den (2-8).
Even the machines think jichanorthNJ have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (187.12) than Ram's Den (175.65).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. jichanorthNJ has left fewer points on the bench this season (770.47) than Ram's Den (864.66).
jichanorthNJ don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Ram's Den (0 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Ram's Den - they’ve made more transactions (1) than jichanorthNJ (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, jichanorthNJ have outscored Ram's Den at RB and K this season.
jichanorthNJ has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Ram's Den this season (-21).
Don't worry Ram's Den, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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