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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Believeland
6-3 203.56
202.75
 
VS
proj
Flounder pounder
179.26 3-6
214.92

Believeland come back to knock off Flounder pounder for fourth straight win, 203.56-179.26

Believeland extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind win over Flounder pounder, coming back to earn a 203.56-179.26 victory. It was the third loss in a row for Flounder pounder. After trailing 179.26-169.00 heading into Monday night, Believeland charged back behind Cam Newton (34.56 points). Deshaun Watson (281 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 50 Rush Yds) and DK Metcalf (7 Rec, 108 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Flounder pounder in the loss. This marks the first time this season Believeland have taken down Flounder pounder, after falling 204.04-195 in their last matchup. Believeland (6-3) will look to earn another W against Daks a lot, while Flounder pounder (3-6) will take on A.P. in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Believeland   Flounder pounder

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 34 points, surrendering 419 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Seahawks, the Bills defense tallied 32.1 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 13.74-point projection and was much higher than their 21.1-point season scoring average. The Bills defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Believeland
Points
% of total points 203.56
1
Russell Wilson
QB
36.1
36.66
17.7%
2
Cam Newton
QB
34.56
31.05
17%
3
Davante Adams
WR
34.3
17.21
16.9%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
32.1
13.74
15.8%
Flounder pounder
Points
% of total points 179.26
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
40.24
33.26
22.4%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
23.3
16.74
13%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
22.62
28.02
12.6%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
20.9
28.07
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Davante Adams had a 36-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for Believeland, helping to stake the team to a 34.30-1.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Flounder pounder who emerged with the lead, 146.36-134.30. Russell Wilson had a 55-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Believeland, while Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 54-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson had a 77-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard touchdown pass for Flounder pounder, while Ryan Tannehill had a 40-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Believeland   Flounder pounder

Game Notes

Believeland had five of their 10 starters score higher than their projected point totals.
Flounder pounder had only four of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Believeland scored more points than their projected total, while Flounder pounder fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 24.3-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Believeland moves to (4-1) in comeback games this season, while Flounder pounder falls to (2-2).
Despite the loss, Deshaun Watson scored 40.24 points, the fourth-best score for a QB this week.

Next Week Preview

Flounder pounder
One losing skid will conclude in Week 10 as fifth-place Flounder pounder have now lost three consecutive games while their opponent, A.P., have dropped four straight. Each side has multiple bye weeks to think about in Week 10, as Matt Ryan, Travis Kelce, and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are off for A.P. and Julio Jones and Younghoe Koo are scheduled to rest for Flounder pounder.
Believeland
In a battle of teams with matching 6-3 records, Believeland and Daks a lot will do battle next in Week 10. After nine weeks of action, Believeland are ranked third in points scored, while Daks a lot have posted the league's second-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Believeland have scored 204.81 points per game, while Daks a lot have averaged 245.23 per contest.