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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Big Ballers
3-6 104.6
95.95
 
VS
proj
TheGurleyBoyz
94.2 2-7
104.2

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, TheGurleyBoyz fall to Big Ballers, 104.6-94.2

Impeded by a 0-point performance from Corey Davis, TheGurleyBoyz were unable to overcome Big Ballers, which staged an impressive comeback to earn a 104.6-94.2 win. Trailing 86.2-76.4 heading into Sunday night, Big Ballers charged back behind the New Orleans Saints defense (19 points) and Michael Thomas (5.1). Lamar Jackson (170 Pass Yds, 58 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and DK Metcalf (7 Rec, 108 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for TheGurleyBoyz in the loss. Big Ballers (3-6) will look to keep it rolling against Tommy P, while TheGurleyBoyz (2-7) will attempt to get back in the win column against Da RonaVirus-20.

Matchup Timeline

  Big Ballers   TheGurleyBoyz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 194 yards, and intercepting 3 passes against the Buccaneers, the Saints defense scored 19 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.19-point projection and was much higher than their 12.6-point season scoring average. The Saints defense will face the 49ers next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Big Ballers
Points
% of total points 104.6
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
29
21.52
27.7%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
19
6.19
18.2%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
16.1
10.82
15.4%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
11.8
12.57
11.3%
TheGurleyBoyz
Points
% of total points 94.2
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
20.3
26.61
21.5%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
16.8
12.78
17.8%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
16.3
11.59
17.3%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
11.5
12.15
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Big Ballers had a 68.2-60.9 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Big Ballers, while A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch. DK Metcalf made the highlight reel for TheGurleyBoyz with a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 27-yard touchdown catch for TheGurleyBoyz to contribute to an 86.2-76.4 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Big Ballers   TheGurleyBoyz

StatSmack

Big Ballers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (104.6) than their season average (88.69).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. TheGurleyBoyz has left more points on the bench this season (323.05) than Big Ballers (226.4).
In dire times, at least Big Ballers keep it close. They've been blown out less times than TheGurleyBoyz (3 vs 4).
Big Ballers are clutch masters, with more close wins than TheGurleyBoyz (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of TheGurleyBoyz - they’ve made more transactions (6) than Big Ballers (2) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Big Ballers have outscored TheGurleyBoyz at TE and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about TheGurleyBoyz this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

TheGurleyBoyz
Coming up next week, TheGurleyBoyz (2-7, 11th-place) will look to right the ship against Da RonaVirus-20 (5-4, sixth-place). TheGurleyBoyz can't depend on another 11.5 points out of Todd Gurley II, who's got a bye in Week 10. Da RonaVirus-20 will be without Matt Ryan, Amari Cooper, and Brian Hill.
Big Ballers
Big Ballers (3-6) are set to square off against Tommy P (9-0) in Week 10. Big Ballers may have to rearrange their lineup some with Breshad Perriman out on bye next week. Tommy P will be without Travis Kelce and Mecole Hardman. Over the last three weeks, Big Ballers have scored 88.12 points per game, while Tommy P have averaged 107.43 per contest.