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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
The Hair Diapers
4-4 82.42
115.01
 
VS
proj
Frank's Team
67.54 1-7
90.52

The Hair Diapers hand Frank's Team sixth straight loss, 82.42-67.54

The Hair Diapers secured an 82.42-67.54 win to hand Frank's Team their sixth consecutive loss. Frank's Team nabbed a 7.44-point lead on Thursday, but The Hair Diapers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, who allowed 24 points, surrendered 457 yards, and forced 4 turnovers for 18 points, and Derrick Henry, who ran for 112 yards and a touchdown (17.2 points). Matt Ryan (18.94 points) and Greg Zuerlein (13) carried the flag for Frank's Team in the loss. The Hair Diapers (4-4) will look to sustain their momentum against Jaydyn's Choice Team, while Frank's Team (1-7) try to generate some positive momentum against Terry's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  The Hair Diapers   Frank's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense (24 Pts Allowed, 457 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 18 points against the Ravens in Week 8. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 5.17-point projection and was much higher than their 11.17-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense ranks #99 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

The Hair Diapers
Points
% of total points 82.42
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
5.17
21.8%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
17.2
17.76
20.9%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
12.2
14.54
14.8%
4
Boston Scott
RB
8.9
13.07
10.8%
Frank's Team
Points
% of total points 67.54
1
Matt Ryan
QB
18.94
18.51
28%
2
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
6.9
19.2%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
12.8
15.45
19%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
8.6
9.41
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DJ Moore had a 42-yard catch for The Hair Diapers, who trailed 18.94-11.50 after the Thursday night game.
Sunday Early
Stefon Diggs had a 41-yard catch for The Hair Diapers, contributing to a 73.52-37.14 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 59-yard field goal for Frank's Team, who trailed 82.42-58.94 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  The Hair Diapers   Frank's Team

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. The Hair Diapers scored fewer points in this one (82.42) than their season average of 106.54.
Frank's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last six matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Hair Diapers are doing a better job of that, averaging 106.54 versus Frank's Team's 93.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" The Hair Diapers (4-4) have a better record than Frank's Team (1-7).
Even the machines think The Hair Diapers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (119.61) than Frank's Team (99.25).
The Hair Diapers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Frank's Team (3 vs 1).
The Hair Diapers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Frank's Team (3 vs 2).
By position, The Hair Diapers have outscored Frank's Team at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for The Hair Diapers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Frank's Team (1).
The Hair Diapers was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than Frank's Team (0).
Hey Frank's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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