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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Freakazoids
4-4 136.8
119.73
 
VS
proj
Flying Squirrels
135.36 6-2
115.69

Freakazoids knock off Flying Squirrels for third straight win in 136.80-135.36 battle

Freakazoids extended their win streak to three games with a narrow victory over Flying Squirrels, squeaking by for a 136.80-135.36 win. Flying Squirrels had a chance to come from behind late afternoon on Sunday, but it wasn't to be. Freakazoids led 53.00-92.70 after the early action and held on for the win despite a combined 42.66 points from three players on Sunday afternoon for Flying Squirrels. Freakazoids were led by Mike Evans (11 Rec, 198 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Julian Edelman (8 Rec, 78 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Freakazoids (4-4) will look to notch another win against Rollin’ with Mahomes, while Flying Squirrels (6-2) meet Troy's Boys in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Freakazoids   Flying Squirrels

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Evans (11 Rec, 198 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 42.8 points against the Titans in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 15.66-point projection and was much higher than his 17.78-point season scoring average. Evans ranks #32 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Mike Evans

Top Player Comparison

Freakazoids
Points
% of total points 136.8
1
Mike Evans
WR
42.8
15.66
31.3%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
27.5
17.53
20.1%
3
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
14
17.22
10.2%
4
Duke Johnson
RB
13.4
8.39
9.8%
Flying Squirrels
Points
% of total points 135.36
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
28.3
21.74
20.9%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
27.3
21.84
20.2%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
9.07
15.5%
4
Tom Brady
QB
18.36
19.77
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Flying Squirrels became the proud owner of a 92.70-53.00 lead. For Freakazoids, Mike Evans had a 46-yard catch and a 43-yard catch. Zane Gonzalez had a 50-yard field goal for Flying Squirrels, while Mike Williams had a 43-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 59-yard pass for Flying Squirrels, who trailed 136.80-135.36 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Freakazoids   Flying Squirrels
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. We’re already halfway through the season, and that means it's time to catch up on the Standings.
Freakazoids
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Freakazoids making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 124.56 points per game through eight weeks, 6th-best in the league.
Important Players
Nick Chubb
MVP
738 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 135 Rec Yds
Julian Edelman
Best Drafted
53 Rec, 574 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Golden Tate
Best Acquisition
23 Rec, 280 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Flying Squirrels
Flying Squirrels may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the team is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (128.64 ppg), propelling Flying Squirrels to the best record in the league and the top spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Michael Thomas
MVP
73 Rec, 875 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
NE Defense
Best Drafted
7.6 Avg Pts Allowed, 234.0 Avg Yds Allowed, 25 Turnovers
Zane Gonzalez
Best Acquisition
21-24 FG, 50 long, 13-13 XP

Game Notes

Just four of the nine starters on Freakazoids exceeded their scoring projections.
Flying Squirrels lost despite five of their nine starters scoring higher than their points projection.
Flying Squirrels can partially blame the loss on Adam Thielen, who didn't score any points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 1.44-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The defeat concludes a streak of four consecutive wins for Flying Squirrels.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Freakazoids. They won, but failed to cover the 4.04-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this season, Freakazoids moves to (1-1), while Flying Squirrels falls to (1-1).
Despite the loss, Saquon Barkley (28.3 points) registered the fourth-highest score for a RB this week.