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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Strikers
7-2 404.69
381.81
 
VS
proj
Donald's Team
334.93 5-4
316.77

Strikers knock off Donald's Team for sixth straight win, 404.69-334.93

Strikers extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought win over Donald's Team, earning a 404.69-334.93 victory. Strikers never trailed in this one after nabbing a 39.73-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Todd Gurley II (38.03 points) and Julio Jones (31.8). Kyler Murray (80.12 points) and Deshaun Watson (61.98) did their part for Donald's Team in the loss. Strikers (7-2) will look to notch another W against Im Yo Daddy, while Donald's Team (5-4) will take on FANTASY GURU in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Strikers   Donald's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 194 yards, and intercepted 3 passes in a 38-3 win over the Buccaneers. In doing so, they put up 16 points and more-than-tripled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. The Saints will square off against the 49ers next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Strikers
Points
% of total points 404.69
1
Jakobi Meyers
WR
69.8
24
17.2%
2
Garrett Gilbert
QB
46.7
34.53
11.5%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
38.03
37.26
9.4%
4
Julio Jones
WR
31.8
43.05
7.9%
Donald's Team
Points
% of total points 334.93
1
Kyler Murray
QB
80.12
61.7
23.9%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
61.98
62.64
18.5%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
33.98
41.56
10.1%
4
Evan Engram
TE
30.6
23.7
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Strikers who took the lead, 172.61-132.88. For Strikers, Julio Jones had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Donald's Team with a 77-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, after which Strikers emerged with a 267.19-258.98 lead. For Strikers, Garrett Gilbert had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Donald's Team with a 56-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Deonte Harris had a 40-yard catch for Strikers, helping the team to a 334.89-265.98 lead.
Monday
Jamison Crowder had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Donald's Team.

Points By Position

  Strikers   Donald's Team

What If

Strikers would have beaten six other teams besides Donald's Team this week.
Donald's Team would have lost to eight other teams besides Strikers this week.
Strikers would be 4-5 if they played Donald's Team every week.
Strikers would have defeated Donald's Team 394.81-263.71 had they played each other last week.
Strikers would be 3-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Donald's Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Strikers, Donald's Team would be 5-3.
If Strikers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 51-48.
If they played every team every week, Donald's Team would be 52-47.

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