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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Valyrian Steelers
3-5 156.24
149.14
 
VS
proj
In Yo Face
140.56 3-5
134.07

Valyrian Steelers hand In Yo Face third straight loss, 156.24-140.56

Valyrian Steelers came out on top with a 156.24-140.56 win to hand In Yo Face their third straight loss. Valyrian Steelers nabbed an early 16.10-point lead on Thursday. In Yo Face came back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Gardner Minshew II (29.96 points) and Michael Thomas (27.3). Unphased, Valyrian Steelers made a run later that afternoon, as the New England Patriots defense (21 points) and Joey Slye (4) put them back on top once and for all. Valyrian Steelers (3-5) will look to add to their success against 3rd and Long, while In Yo Face (3-5) take on Holy Smokers in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Valyrian Steelers   In Yo Face

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown against the Buccaneers, Smith tallied 19.8 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 7.18-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Smith will face the Panthers next week.
Jonnu Smith

Top Player Comparison

Valyrian Steelers
Points
% of total points 156.24
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
28.1
20.82
18%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
23.34
21.8
14.9%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
21
9.07
13.4%
4
Jonnu Smith
TE
19.8
7.18
12.7%
In Yo Face
Points
% of total points 140.56
1
Gardner Minshew II
QB
29.96
20.89
21.3%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
27.3
21.84
19.4%
3
Jordan Howard
RB
18.1
8.63
12.9%
4
Marlon Mack
RB
16
13.68
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, after which In Yo Face boasted a 130.96-123.04 lead. For Valyrian Steelers, Jameis Winston had a 46-yard pass and a 43-yard pass. Gardner Minshew II made the highlight reel for In Yo Face with a 70-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Valyrian Steelers   In Yo Face

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're In Yo Face. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Valyrian Steelers are doing a better job of that, averaging 150.05 versus In Yo Face's 128.73.
Even the machines think Valyrian Steelers have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (149.53) than In Yo Face (136.98).
Once Valyrian Steelers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than In Yo Face (2 vs 1).
Valyrian Steelers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than In Yo Face (7 vs 3).
Valyrian Steelers have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than In Yo Face (50 vs 34).
By position, Valyrian Steelers have outscored In Yo Face at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Valyrian Steelers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for In Yo Face (1).
Hey In Yo Face, 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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