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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Shelley Showtime
3-6 132.03
101.02
 
VS
proj
Minnesota Madness
102.77 4-5
85.1

Shelley Showtime brush off predictions, knock off Minnesota Madness in 132.03-102.77 rout

Both teams stepped up, but Shelley Showtime beat Minnesota Madness, rolling to a 132.03-102.77 victory. Minnesota Madness jumped out to a 21.72-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive efforts from Matt Ryan, who passed for 284 yards and 3 touchdowns for 26.97 points, and the Tennessee Titans defense, who allowed 17 points, surrendered 375 yards, and forced 2 fumbles (16 points). But it was all Shelley Showtime after that. They were led by Kyler Murray (283 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 106 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Christian McCaffrey (69 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 82 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). This marks the second time this season Shelley Showtime have knocked off Minnesota Madness, after winning 122.18-114.2 in their last matchup. Shelley Showtime (3-6) will look to get another win against PILLAGE & PLUNDER, while Minnesota Madness (4-5) attempt to get back in the win column against Virginia Paradise 2.

Matchup Timeline

  Shelley Showtime   Minnesota Madness

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 151 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Chiefs, McCaffrey recorded 24.55 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.23-point projection and was much higher than his 7.02-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

Shelley Showtime
Points
% of total points 132.03
1
Kyler Murray
QB
42.73
23.48
32.4%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
24.55
11.23
18.6%
3
Jason Sanders
K
18
9.11
13.6%
4
T.J. Hockenson
TE
10.45
7.69
7.9%
Minnesota Madness
Points
% of total points 102.77
1
Matt Ryan
QB
26.97
20.59
26.2%
2
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
16
7.3
15.6%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
13.65
7.62
13.3%
4
Jimmy Graham
TE
11.75
5.69
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Ryan had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Minnesota Madness, while Brandin Cooks had a 57-yard touchdown catch, contributing to an 81.77-60.05 lead for Minnesota Madness.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 56-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Shelley Showtime, while Jason Sanders had a 56-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal, helping Shelley Showtime to a 126.98-89.42 lead.

Points By Position

  Shelley Showtime   Minnesota Madness

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Minnesota Madness, Shelley Showtime averaged more points (127.11) than they usually score (111.85).
We heard scoring helps you win. Shelley Showtime are doing a better job of that, averaging 111.85 versus Minnesota Madness's 104.77.
You can't win if you don't play. Shelley Showtime has left fewer points on the bench this season (247.04) than Minnesota Madness (389.41).
Shelley Showtime don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Minnesota Madness (2 vs 1).
Shelley Showtime should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Minnesota Madness (8 vs 6).
By position, Shelley Showtime have outscored Minnesota Madness at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Minnesota Madness this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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