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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Atlanta Falcons
6-2 122.94
111.86
 
VS
proj
Dawson's Team
87.62 4-4
107.22

Atlanta Falcons jump into top spot in 122.94-87.62 rout

Atlanta Falcons climbed into first place in Yahoo Public 1133330 with a convincing victory over Dawson's Team, cruising to a 122.94-87.62 win. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in the matchup, as Atlanta Falcons took a 67.64-point lead on Thursday behind standout performances from Matt Ryan and Julio Jones. Ryan passed for 281 yards and ran for 27 yards and a touchdown for 18.94 points, while Jones caught 7 passes for 137 yards (17.2 points). Corey Davis (22.8 points) and Lamar Jackson (16.82) led the charge for Dawson's Team in the loss. Atlanta Falcons (6-2) have now won four consecutive games and will look to add to their success against warren's Team. Dawson's Team (4-4) meet Mohammed's Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Atlanta Falcons   Dawson's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Bernard (62 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 16 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 21.3 points against the Titans in Week 8. He scored 59.3% more than his 13.38-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Bernard will face the Steelers next week.
Giovani Bernard

Top Player Comparison

Atlanta Falcons
Points
% of total points 122.94
1
Giovani Bernard
RB
21.3
13.38
17.3%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
18.94
18.51
15.4%
3
Julio Jones
WR
17.2
15.03
14%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
16.5
12.14
13.4%
Dawson's Team
Points
% of total points 87.62
1
Corey Davis
WR
22.8
10.19
26%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
16.82
23.49
19.2%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
12.2
14.54
13.9%
4
Rob Gronkowski
TE
12.1
10.47
13.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Stefon Diggs had a 41-yard catch for Dawson's Team, who trailed 122.94-37.32 after the early games.

Points By Position

  Atlanta Falcons   Dawson's Team

StatSmack

Atlanta Falcons must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (122.94) than their season average (110.95).
Atlanta Falcons are on fire, with victories in four straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dawson's Team need some help then, averaging just 101.86 versus Atlanta Falcons's 110.95.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Atlanta Falcons (6-2) have a better record than Dawson's Team (4-4).
Atlanta Falcons don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dawson's Team (1 vs 0).
Atlanta Falcons see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Dawson's Team (1).
Atlanta Falcons should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Dawson's Team (4 vs 2).
Atlanta Falcons have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Dawson's Team (32 vs 26).
Dawson's Team have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Atlanta Falcons (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Atlanta Falcons have outscored Dawson's Team at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Atlanta Falcons has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Dawson's Team this season (-21).
Don't worry Dawson's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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