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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
PORNSTARS
7-1 158.4
146.97
 
VS
proj
Sissy
96 1-7
129.03

Sissy fall short of projections, succumb to PORNSTARS in 158.4-96.0 rout

There's no way around it, Sissy didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as PORNSTARS cruised to a 158.4-96.0 win. PORNSTARS took a 27.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Latavius Murray (37.7 points) and Tyler Boyd (12.8) and never let it go. James Conner (25 points) and Phillip Lindsay (12.6) did their part for Sissy in the loss. PORNSTARS (7-1) will look to sustain their winning ways against Sissy, while Sissy (1-7) take on PORNSTARS in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  PORNSTARS   Sissy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Murray racked up 157 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns as the Saints beat the Cardinals 31-9. In doing so, he put up 37.7 points to more-than-double his 15.25-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on PORNSTARS this week. In Week 9, Murray and the Saints will face the Falcons.
Latavius Murray

Top Player Comparison

PORNSTARS
Points
% of total points 158.4
1
Latavius Murray
RB
37.7
15.25
23.8%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
33.1
23.06
20.9%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
24.5
14.88
15.5%
4
Tyler Boyd
WR
12.8
15.35
8.1%
Sissy
Points
% of total points 96
1
James Conner
RB
25
17.96
26%
2
Phillip Lindsay
RB
12.6
11.11
13.1%
3
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
12.5
11.11
13%
4
Zane Gonzalez
K
11
6.92
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Zane Gonzalez had a 50-yard field goal for Sissy, while Kyler Murray had a 47-yard pass for the team, who trailed 72.1-45.0 after the early action.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for PORNSTARS, helping the team to a 158.4-71.0 lead.

Points By Position

  PORNSTARS   Sissy

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Sissy need some help then, averaging just 127.85 versus PORNSTARS's 154.22.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" PORNSTARS (7-1) have a better record than Sissy (1-7).
Once PORNSTARS put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Sissy (6 vs 1).
PORNSTARS are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Sissy (0 vs 1).
PORNSTARS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Sissy (4 vs 2).
PORNSTARS have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Sissy (36 vs 26).
By position, PORNSTARS have outscored Sissy at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
PORNSTARS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 38 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Sissy, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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