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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Gerbschmidt
4-4 86.67
86.95
 
VS
proj
Black Widows
66.94 4-4
97.44

Gerbschmidt top Black Widows, 86.67-66.94

Despite identical records, Black Widows held a big season point advantage over Gerbschmidt coming into this one (824-626). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Gerbschmidt coming out on top with an 86.67-66.94 win. Black Widows jumped out to a 24.45-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 24.45 points from Matt Ryan (281 Pass Yds, 27 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Hayden Hurst (5 Rec, 54 Rec Yds). But Gerbschmidt held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Corey Davis (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Lamar Jackson (208 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 65 Rush Yds). This marks the second time this season Gerbschmidt have beaten Black Widows, after winning 54.66-45.97 in their last matchup. Gerbschmidt (4-4) will look to keep it rolling against Miller Time, while Black Widows (4-4) meet Marino's Mafia in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Gerbschmidt   Black Widows

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Dallas racked up 58 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns as the Seahawks beat the 49ers 37-27. In doing so, he put up 15.87 points to more-than-double his 5.96-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Gerbschmidt this week. Next week, Dallas will go up against the Bills.
DeeJay Dallas

Top Player Comparison

Gerbschmidt
Points
% of total points 86.67
1
Corey Davis
WR
19.53
6.06
22.5%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
18.73
25.15
21.6%
3
DeeJay Dallas
RB
15.87
5.96
18.3%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
10.47
8.03
12.1%
Black Widows
Points
% of total points 66.94
1
Matt Ryan
QB
20.85
23.12
31.1%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
11.8
7.7
17.6%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
10.87
11.72
16.2%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
9
9.61
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Allen Robinson II had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Black Widows, while Alvin Kamara had a 47-yard catch for the team, who trailed 67.14-66.94 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Gerbschmidt   Black Widows

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. Gerbschmidt have a winning record vs Black Widows this season despite averaging fewer points against them (70.66) than their average (78.29).
You can't win if you don't play. Gerbschmidt has left fewer points on the bench this season (238.32) than Black Widows (370.51).
Gerbschmidt see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Black Widows (1).
By position, Gerbschmidt have outscored Black Widows at K this season.
Hey Black Widows, 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

Gerbschmidt
Gerbschmidt (4-4) will face Miller Time (2-6) in Week 9. Gerbschmidt might have to rearrange their lineup a bit with Travis Fulgham, Randy Bullock, and Rashard Higgins out on bye in Week 9. Miller Time won't have Jarvis Landry. Over the last two weeks, Gerbschmidt have put up 78.45 points per game, while Miller Time have averaged 97.3 per contest.
Black Widows
The outlook doesn't immediately get any more appealing for sixth-place Black Widows, as they now get the distinct privilege of facing first-place Marino's Mafia next week. Black Widows may have to shuffle the deck a bit with Joe Burrow out on bye in Week 9. Marino's Mafia will be without the Philadelphia Eagles defense, Baker Mayfield, Malcolm Brown, Dallas Goedert, and Nick Chubb.