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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Ditka Naybox
6-3 166.6
188.34
 
VS
proj
Blue Lives Matter!
164.5 7-2
195.95

Ditka Naybox knock Blue Lives Matter! from 1st place in 166.6-164.5 battle

Ditka Naybox eked out a 166.6-164.5 victory over Blue Lives Matter!, knocking them out of the top spot in League of the Ordinary. Blue Lives Matter! had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Ditka Naybox led 166.6-160.5 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 4 points from the New England Patriots defense on Monday night for Blue Lives Matter!. Ditka Naybox were led by Patrick Mahomes (38.6 points) and Keenan Allen (25.3). Ditka Naybox (6-3) will look to rack up another W against rayray, while Blue Lives Matter! (7-2) will attempt to get some positive momentum against Lambeau Leapers.

Matchup Timeline

  Ditka Naybox   Blue Lives Matter!

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Titans defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 21 points against their 12.05-point projection. In a 24-17 win over the Bears, they allowed 17 points, surrendered 375 yards, and forced 2 fumbles. The Titans defense will face the Colts next week.
The Tennessee Titans defense

Top Player Comparison

Ditka Naybox
Points
% of total points 166.6
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
38.6
30.44
23.2%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
25.3
19.25
15.2%
3
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
21
12.05
12.6%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
19.9
29
11.9%
Blue Lives Matter!
Points
% of total points 164.5
1
Russell Wilson
QB
29.5
31.31
17.9%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
24.8
19.74
15.1%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
20.3
13.69
12.3%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
20.3
23.58
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Blue Lives Matter! who emerged with the lead, 124.2-82.3. For Ditka Naybox, Patrick Mahomes had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass. Russell Wilson teamed up with DK Metcalf for a 41-yard pass for Blue Lives Matter!. Wilson also lit up the scoreboard with a 55-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 27-yard touchdown catch for Ditka Naybox, who trailed 144.5-126.2 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  Ditka Naybox   Blue Lives Matter!

Game Notes

Only five of the 11 starters on Ditka Naybox exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Blue Lives Matter! had only four of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
The matchup's 2.1-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
The defeat snaps a six-game winning streak for Blue Lives Matter!.
In close games this season, Ditka Naybox moves to (1-0), while Blue Lives Matter! falls to (0-1).

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