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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Heavy Pettine
8-1 220.55
197.62
 
VS
proj
Lambeau Leapers
183.75 3-6
183.65

Heavy Pettine beat Lambeau Leapers for sixth straight win, 220.55-183.75

Heavy Pettine extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought win over Lambeau Leapers, securing a 220.55-183.75 victory. Heavy Pettine never trailed in this one after taking a 31.4-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Christian McCaffrey (44 points) and Deshaun Watson (37.05). Dalvin Cook (62.8 points) and Josh Allen (37.55) led the charge for Lambeau Leapers in the loss. Heavy Pettine (8-1) will look to sustain their winning ways against Swany's Sackers, while Lambeau Leapers (3-6) take on Blue Lives Matter! in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Heavy Pettine   Lambeau Leapers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McCaffrey (69 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 82 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 44 points against the Chiefs in Week 9. His scoring output was 82.3% more than his 24.14-point projection and was much higher than his 12.71-point season scoring average. McCaffrey ranks #100 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Christian McCaffrey

Top Player Comparison

Heavy Pettine
Points
% of total points 220.55
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
44
24.14
20%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
37.05
27.71
16.8%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
26.9
19.27
12.2%
4
James Robinson
RB
25.8
23.7
11.7%
Lambeau Leapers
Points
% of total points 183.75
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
62.8
30.54
34.2%
2
Josh Allen
QB
37.55
28.22
20.4%
3
Will Fuller V
WR
24
16.97
13.1%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
15.5
15.39
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Heavy Pettine boasted a 190.55-159.15 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 77-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard touchdown pass for Heavy Pettine, while Travis Kelce had a 44-yard catch. Meanwhile, Dalvin Cook had a 70-yard touchdown run for Lambeau Leapers, while Josh Allen had a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Diontae Johnson had a 42-yard catch for Lambeau Leapers, who trailed 220.55-173.65 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Heavy Pettine   Lambeau Leapers

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Heavy Pettine scored more points in this matchup (220.55) than their season average (193.91).
Heavy Pettine are on fire, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Heavy Pettine are doing a better job of that, averaging 193.91 versus Lambeau Leapers's 176.73.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Heavy Pettine (8-1) have a better record than Lambeau Leapers (3-6).
Even the machines think Heavy Pettine have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (200.83) than Lambeau Leapers (179.61).
Heavy Pettine don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Lambeau Leapers (2 vs 1).
Heavy Pettine have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Lambeau Leapers (2 vs 0).
By position, Heavy Pettine have outscored Lambeau Leapers at WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Heavy Pettine don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 33 points, second-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Heavy Pettine. They've clinched a playoff spot while Lambeau Leapers are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Lambeau Leapers, 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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