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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
TheNewGuy
3-5 119.34
101.22
 
VS
proj
ExxonValdezScantling
117.22 6-2
138.62

TheNewGuy smirk at expectations, come back to win against ExxonValdezScantling in 119.34-117.22 battle

TheNewGuy exceeded their projected point total, rallying to earn a 119.34-117.22 win over ExxonValdezScantling, who fell short of projections. TheNewGuy trailed 117.22-110.74 heading into Monday night, but the team made a comeback behind Leonard Fournette, who racked up 71 yards from scrimmage for 8.6 points. Tyreek Hill (4 Rec, 98 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Alvin Kamara (67 Rush Yds, 96 Rec Yds) led the charge for ExxonValdezScantling in the loss. TheNewGuy (3-5) will look to keep it rolling against hh's Majestic Team, while ExxonValdezScantling (6-2) will meet La Good La Bad Tugly in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  TheNewGuy   ExxonValdezScantling

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 24 points against their 11.35-point projection. In a 23-9 win over the Cowboys, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 265 yards, and forced 2 fumbles. The Eagles defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

TheNewGuy
Points
% of total points 119.34
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
48.64
32.53
40.8%
2
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
24
11.35
20.1%
3
Justin Jackson
RB
15.7
8
13.2%
4
Younghoe Koo
K
13
8
10.9%
ExxonValdezScantling
Points
% of total points 117.22
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
25.8
16.69
22%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
21.8
19.05
18.6%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
17.2
14.44
14.7%
4
Jamaal Williams
RB
15.2
15.72
13%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DJ Moore had a 42-yard catch for TheNewGuy, contributing to a 20.50-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was TheNewGuy who took the lead, 71.04-63.60. For TheNewGuy, Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 36-yard touchdown pass. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for ExxonValdezScantling with a 41-yard touchdown catch and a 36-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Alvin Kamara had a 47-yard catch for ExxonValdezScantling, contributing to a 102.60-86.74 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  TheNewGuy   ExxonValdezScantling

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. TheNewGuy scored more in this matchup (119.34) than their season average (109.18).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. TheNewGuy has left fewer points on the bench this season (319.7) than ExxonValdezScantling (418.4).
TheNewGuy laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than ExxonValdezScantling (0).
TheNewGuy have the clutch gene, with more close wins than ExxonValdezScantling (1 vs 0).
By position, TheNewGuy have outscored ExxonValdezScantling at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for TheNewGuy had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for ExxonValdezScantling (3).
Hey ExxonValdezScantling, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

TheNewGuy
Week 9 will showcase the two lowest-scoring teams in the league, as TheNewGuy (3-5) face hh's Majestic Team (2-6). Each side has multiple bye weeks to think about in Week 9, as the Philadelphia Eagles defense, Tyler Boyd, Rashard Higgins, Nick Chubb, and Richard Rodgers are off for TheNewGuy, while hh's Majestic Team will be missing Tee Higgins and Darrell Henderson Jr.. In terms of recent scoring production, these two teams have posted similar results lately. TheNewGuy have put up 103.56 points per game over the last three weeks, while hh's Majestic Team have averaged 101.64 per matchup over that same period.
ExxonValdezScantling
In a matchup that features the two highest-scoring teams in League Mack Football, ExxonValdezScantling (6-2) match up against La Good La Bad Tugly (5-3) in Week 9. ExxonValdezScantling might need to rearrange the deck some with Carson Wentz, Kareem Hunt, and Dallas Goedert out on bye in Week 9. La Good La Bad Tugly won't have Jarvis Landry.