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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 8
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Chubby Chasers
5-3 130.34
116.28
VS
proj
Blue Waffles
98.12
4-4
120.42
Chubby Chasers defy projections, earn win over Blue Waffles in 130.34-98.12 rout
Chubby Chasers exceeded expectations, cruising to a 130.34-98.12 win over Blue Waffles, who fell short of projections. Chubby Chasers grabbed an early 9.00-point lead on Thursday. Blue Waffles came back to take the lead during the early games on Sunday, powered by Travis Kelce (20.9 points) and Lamar Jackson (16.82). Not to be deterred, Chubby Chasers pulled it together later that afternoon, as Alvin Kamara (20.8 points) and Hunter Henry (5.3) put them back in the lead once and for all. Chubby Chasers (5-3) will look to maintain their momentum against colin's Team, while Blue Waffles (4-4) meet Anthony's Boss Team in an effort to get back on track.
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Matchup Timeline
Chubby Chasers
Blue Waffles
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Bernard overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 21.3 points against his 13.38-point projection. During a 31-20 win over the Titans, he racked up 78 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns. Bernard will face the Steelers next week.
Giovani Bernard
Top Player Comparison
Chubby Chasers
Points
% of total points 130.34
1
Corey Davis
WR
22.8
10.19
17.5%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
22.54
21.17
17.3%
3
Giovani Bernard
RB
21.3
13.38
16.3%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
20.8
18.75
16%
Blue Waffles
Points
% of total points 98.12
1
Travis Kelce
TE
20.9
13.64
21.3%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
16.82
23.49
17.1%
3
Jamaal Williams
RB
15.2
15.72
15.5%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
11.4
10.83
11.6%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 45-yard pass for Chubby Chasers, who trailed 93.22-81.44 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Alvin Kamara had a 47-yard catch for Chubby Chasers, contributing to a 107.54-98.12 lead for the team.
Points By Position
Chubby Chasers
Blue Waffles
StatSmack
Chubby Chasers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (130.34) than their season average (118.29).
We heard scoring helps you win. Chubby Chasers are doing a better job of that, averaging 118.29 versus Blue Waffles's 106.19.
Once Chubby Chasers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Blue Waffles (3 vs 1).
Chubby Chasers see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Blue Waffles (0).
Chubby Chasers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Blue Waffles (5 vs 2).
Chubby Chasers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Blue Waffles (36 vs 28).
By position, Chubby Chasers have outscored Blue Waffles at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Chubby Chasers has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Blue Waffles this season (-6).
The starters for Chubby Chasers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Blue Waffles (0).
There's not much good to say about Blue Waffles this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!
Coach Talk
Chubby Chasers
Yo, Chubby Chasers, you really made a statement to your leaguemates with this blowout. Not only did you win by more than 32 points, you also jumped up from fifth place to third in the league standings... directly into the thick of the playoff hunt
Blue Waffles
Listen up, Blue Waffles! Do your best take solace in the fact that your generosity this week didn't go unnoticed. It takes a true winner to help someone like Chubby Chasers succeed... and maybe one day, they'll do you a solid and return the favor.