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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Sal’s Fruit Cups
9-0 334
264.79
 
VS
proj
The Dung Trumpets
303 7-2
237.95

Sal’s Fruit Cups top The Dung Trumpets to remain unbeaten, 334-303

Sal’s Fruit Cups won their ninth consecutive game to open the season with a hard-fought win over The Dung Trumpets, coming out on top with a 334-303 victory. Sal’s Fruit Cups nabbed an early 8-point lead on Thursday. The Dung Trumpets bounced back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Deshaun Watson (45 points) and Preston Williams (24). Not to be deterred, Sal’s Fruit Cups pulled it together later that afternoon, as Jameis Winston (57 points) and DK Metcalf (31) put them back ahead for good. Sal’s Fruit Cups (9-0) will look to earn another W against The Big Trubisky, while The Dung Trumpets (7-2) try to right the ship against The Wimpy Babies 2.0.

Matchup Timeline

  Sal’s Fruit Cups   The Dung Trumpets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Metcalf (6 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 31 points in a 40-34 win over the Buccaneers in Week 9. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.69-point projection and was much higher than his 12.44-point season scoring average. Metcalf ranks #59 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
DK Metcalf

Top Player Comparison

Sal’s Fruit Cups
Points
% of total points 334
1
Jameis Winston
QB
57
40.1
17.1%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
45
45.53
13.5%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
42
24.55
12.6%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
31
14.03
9.3%
The Dung Trumpets
Points
% of total points 303
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
69
46.94
22.8%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
45
44.83
14.9%
3
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
31
11.38
10.2%
4
Preston Williams
WR
24
10.31
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, The Dung Trumpets had a 158-137 lead. Tyreek Hill had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch for Sal’s Fruit Cups, while Christian McCaffrey had a 58-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Devin Singletary had a 49-yard catch for The Dung Trumpets, while Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all the plays were accounted for, Sal’s Fruit Cups had a 285-282 lead. For Sal’s Fruit Cups, DK Metcalf had a 53-yard touchdown catch. Matthew Stafford teamed up with Marvin Jones Jr. for a 47-yard pass for The Dung Trumpets. Stafford also lit up the scoreboard with a 59-yard touchdown pass and a 26-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Dak Prescott had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard touchdown pass for Sal’s Fruit Cups on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Sal’s Fruit Cups   The Dung Trumpets

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Sal’s Fruit Cups scored more points in this matchup (334) than their season average (292).
Sal’s Fruit Cups are looking unstoppable, with victories in nine straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Sal’s Fruit Cups are doing a better job of that, averaging 292 versus The Dung Trumpets's 266.06.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Sal’s Fruit Cups (9-0) have a better record than The Dung Trumpets (7-2).
You can't win if you don't play. The Dung Trumpets has left more points on the bench this season (693) than Sal’s Fruit Cups (513).
Sal’s Fruit Cups have the clutch gene, with more close wins than The Dung Trumpets (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of The Dung Trumpets - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Sal’s Fruit Cups (2) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Sal’s Fruit Cups have outscored The Dung Trumpets at RB and DEF this season.
Sal’s Fruit Cups don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 55 points, highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Sal’s Fruit Cups. They've clinched a playoff spot while The Dung Trumpets are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey The Dung Trumpets, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

The Dung Trumpets
On the docket next week, The Dung Trumpets (7-2, second-place) are scheduled to take on The Wimpy Babies 2.0 (5-4, fifth-place). Each side has four players with byes next week, as Deshaun Watson, Tom Brady, and Chris Thompson are off for The Dung Trumpets and Jordan Howard, DJ Chark Jr., and Phillip Dorsett II are out for The Wimpy Babies 2.0.
Sal’s Fruit Cups
Sal’s Fruit Cups (9-0) will square off against The Big Trubisky (4-5) in Week 10. Each team has multiple bye weeks to worry about in Week 10, as Leonard Fournette, Kenny Stills, Nick Foles, and Case Keenum are off for Sal’s Fruit Cups, while The Big Trubisky will be missing Mohamed Sanu, Carlos Hyde, Adrian Peterson, and Jake Elliott. Over the last three weeks, Sal’s Fruit Cups have put up 266 points per game, while The Big Trubisky have averaged just 215 per contest.