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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Tony b's storm
6-2 141
150.84
 
VS
proj
Blazin Blitzers
122 4-4
141.52

Blazin Blitzers lose to Tony b's storm, 141-122

Blazin Blitzers failed to meet expectations, as Tony b's storm emerged victorious with a 141-122 win. Tony b's storm jumped out to a 29-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 57 points from Davante Adams (7 Rec, 53 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Travis Kelce (8 Rec, 109 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. Giovani Bernard (22 points) and Derrick Henry (20) were the leaders for Blazin Blitzers in the loss. This marks the first time this season Tony b's storm have gotten the best of Blazin Blitzers, after falling 173-131 in their last matchup. Tony b's storm (6-2) will look to sustain their momentum against Dingus, while Blazin Blitzers (4-4) will try to get back in the win column against The Cereal Killers.

Matchup Timeline

  Tony b's storm   Blazin Blitzers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 23 points against their 11.46-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

Tony b's storm
Points
% of total points 141
1
Davante Adams
WR
30
21.3
21.3%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
27
16.36
19.1%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
23
11.46
16.3%
4
James Conner
RB
14
15.3
9.9%
Blazin Blitzers
Points
% of total points 122
1
Giovani Bernard
RB
22
14.4
18%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
20
18.09
16.4%
3
Travis Fulgham
WR
19
13.98
15.6%
4
Jamaal Williams
RB
17
17.02
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Josh Allen had a 41-yard pass for Tony b's storm to contribute to a 110-81 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Tony b's storm   Blazin Blitzers

Game Notes

Tony b's storm got the win despite the fact that only three of their 10 starting players scored higher than their projected point totals.
Blazin Blitzers had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Tony b's storm had three players score more points than the leading scorer for Blazin Blitzers.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 19-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
The win snaps a two-game losing streak for Tony b's storm, while the loss caps a two-game unbeaten streak for Blazin Blitzers.
Not only did Tony b's storm earn the win, but they also easily covered the 9.32-point projected margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Giovani Bernard scored 22 points, the fourth-highest score for a RB this week.

Next Week Preview

Tony b's storm
Tony b's storm (6-2) are set to take on Dingus (2-6) in Week 9. Tony b's storm might have to shuffle their lineup a bit with the Philadelphia Eagles defense, Tee Higgins, and Odell Beckham Jr. out on bye in Week 9. Dingus won't have Kareem Hunt. Over the last three weeks, Tony b's storm have scored 137 points per game, while Dingus have averaged only 112.67 per contest.
Blazin Blitzers
Two teams sporting matching 4-4 records, fifth-place Blazin Blitzers are set to face sixth-place The Cereal Killers in Week 9. Each side has players on bye next week, as Giovani Bernard, Travis Fulgham, Carson Wentz, Randy Bullock, and Joe Mixon are off for Blazin Blitzers while Robert Woods and Miles Sanders are out for The Cereal Killers.