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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
500 AlvinMilesDavant
4-4 147.06
118.73
 
VS
proj
Andrew's Neat Team
79.02 2-6
105.38

500 AlvinMilesDavant knock off Andrew's Neat Team in 147.06-79.02 rout

500 AlvinMilesDavant exceeded their projected point total, rolling to a 147.06-79.02 win over Andrew's Neat Team, who fell short of projections. Andrew's Neat Team nabbed an 11.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all 500 AlvinMilesDavant after that. They were led by Davante Adams (26.8 points) and Alvin Kamara (20.8). Julio Jones (17.2 points) and Lamar Jackson (16.82) did everything they could for Andrew's Neat Team in defeat. 500 AlvinMilesDavant improve to 4-4 on the season, while Andrew's Neat Team fall to 2-6.

Matchup Timeline

  500 AlvinMilesDavant   Andrew's Neat Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 20 points against their 8.46-point projection. During 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

500 AlvinMilesDavant
Points
% of total points 147.06
1
Davante Adams
WR
26.8
17.93
18.2%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
20.8
18.75
14.1%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
20
8.46
13.6%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
18.86
20.28
12.8%
Andrew's Neat Team
Points
% of total points 79.02
1
Julio Jones
WR
17.2
15.03
21.8%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
16.82
23.49
21.3%
3
Michael Badgley
K
15
8.26
19%
4
Sterling Shepard
WR
11.4
9.22
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was 500 AlvinMilesDavant who grabbed the lead, 106.06-67.62. For 500 AlvinMilesDavant, Alvin Kamara had a 47-yard catch. Michael Badgley made the highlight reel for Andrew's Neat Team with a 52-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  500 AlvinMilesDavant   Andrew's Neat Team

StatSmack

500 AlvinMilesDavant must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (147.06) than their season average (129.3).
We heard scoring helps you win. 500 AlvinMilesDavant are doing a better job of that, averaging 129.3 versus Andrew's Neat Team's 97.14.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. 500 AlvinMilesDavant (4-4) have a better record than Andrew's Neat Team (2-6).
Even the machines think 500 AlvinMilesDavant have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (119.96) than Andrew's Neat Team (110.88).
500 AlvinMilesDavant don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Andrew's Neat Team (2 vs 1).
500 AlvinMilesDavant should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Andrew's Neat Team (5 vs 2).
500 AlvinMilesDavant have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Andrew's Neat Team (35 vs 27).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Andrew's Neat Team - they’ve made more transactions (5) than 500 AlvinMilesDavant (2) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, 500 AlvinMilesDavant have outscored Andrew's Neat Team at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
500 AlvinMilesDavant don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, third-highest in the league.
Don't worry Andrew's Neat Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

500 AlvinMilesDavant
A big key to success in football is creating mismatches. With stellar production from the backfield, our crew definitely made that a point of emphasis this past week. We absolutely dominated Andrew's Neat Team at running back (29.7 points to 3.4). With 163 yards from scrimmage, Alvin Kamara did most of the damage, while Boston Scott chipped in with 79 yards.
Andrew's Neat Team
Posting only one measly target this past week, it appears that the starting RBs for Andrew's Neat Team should smooth things over with their quarterbacks... and remind them to start checking down more often.