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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
SPARTANS RULE
10-0 209.2
193.82
 
VS
proj
T51515 20
139.96 2-8
144.73

SPARTANS RULE defeat T51515 20 to remain unbeaten in 209.20-139.96 rout

SPARTANS RULE won their 10th consecutive matchup to open the season with a dominant victory over T51515 20, cruising to a 209.20-139.96 win. It was the third loss in a row for T51515 20. T51515 20 took a 9.10-point lead on Thursday, but it was all SPARTANS RULE after that. They were led by Justin Herbert (25.48 points) and Marvin Jones Jr. (19.6). Nyheim Hines (26 points) and DJ Moore (17.6) were the leaders for T51515 20 in the loss. SPARTANS RULE (10-0) will look to keep it rolling against TeamSquirrls, while T51515 20 (2-8) will take on Stairway to Heaven in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  SPARTANS RULE   T51515 20

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 11 points against their 4.31-point projection. In a 34-17 win over the Titans, they allowed 17 points and 294 yards. The Colts defense ranks #77 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

SPARTANS RULE
Points
% of total points 209.2
1
Justin Herbert
QB
25.48
26.02
12.2%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
19.6
11.26
9.4%
3
Chase Claypool
WR
19.3
12.04
9.2%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
19
9.81
9.1%
T51515 20
Points
% of total points 139.96
1
Nyheim Hines
RB
26
7.14
18.6%
2
DJ Moore
WR
17.6
12.19
12.6%
3
Cordarrelle Patterson
WR
17.3
11.99
12.4%
4
The Las Vegas Raiders defense
DEF
17
6.77
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, SPARTANS RULE owned a 126.22-57.60 lead. For SPARTANS RULE, Marvin Jones Jr. had a 27-yard touchdown catch. DJ Moore made the highlight reel for T51515 20 with a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which SPARTANS RULE emerged with a 196.00-122.66 lead. For SPARTANS RULE, Tee Higgins had a 54-yard catch. Joe Burrow made the highlight reel for T51515 20 with a 54-yard pass.

Points By Position

  SPARTANS RULE   T51515 20

StatSmack

SPARTANS RULE must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (209.2) than their season average (195.6).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. T51515 20 have lost their last three matchups, while SPARTANS RULE have won 10 straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. SPARTANS RULE are doing a better job of that, averaging 195.6 versus T51515 20's 141.16.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. SPARTANS RULE (10-0) have a better record than T51515 20 (2-8).
Even the computers think SPARTANS RULE have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (183.04) than T51515 20 (148.01).
SPARTANS RULE don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than T51515 20 (4 vs 1).
SPARTANS RULE are clutch masters, with more close wins than T51515 20 (1 vs 0).
SPARTANS RULE should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than T51515 20 (6 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of T51515 20 - they’ve made more transactions (1) than SPARTANS RULE (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, SPARTANS RULE have outscored T51515 20 at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
SPARTANS RULE don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 54 points, highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for SPARTANS RULE. They've clinched a playoff spot while T51515 20 are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry T51515 20, 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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