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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
7-2 163.98
177.36
 
VS
proj
Devang's Dandy Team
128.46 5-4
134.22

Unable to overcome multiple busts, Devang's Dandy Team fall to ND IRISH in 163.98-128.46 rout

Impeded by multiple starters who put up goose eggs (Justin Jackson and George Kittle), Devang's Dandy Team were unable to overcome ND IRISH, which cruised to a 163.98-128.46 win. ND IRISH pulled out to a 10.72-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Patrick Mahomes (38.88 points) and the Indianapolis Colts defense (29.4) and never looked back. Matt Ryan (29.36 points) and DJ Chark Jr. (27.6) did their part for Devang's Dandy Team in the loss. ND IRISH (7-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Boomkanani ◇, while Devang's Dandy Team (5-4) will take on Steelers(43_Irish(9) in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   Devang's Dandy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 24 points, surrendering 266 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Ravens, the Colts defense scored 29.4 points this week. They scored 68.1% more than their 17.49-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Colts defense ranks #81 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 163.98
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
38.88
27.94
23.7%
2
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
29.4
17.49
17.9%
3
James Robinson
RB
15.9
16.26
9.7%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
15.9
23.29
9.7%
Devang's Dandy Team
Points
% of total points 128.46
1
Matt Ryan
QB
29.36
22.32
22.9%
2
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
27.6
12.65
21.5%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
24.6
20.01
19.1%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
24.5
16.95
19.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was ND IRISH who emerged with the lead, 130.28-119.56. For ND IRISH, Patrick Mahomes had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass. Matt Ryan had a 51-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Devang's Dandy Team, while DJ Chark Jr. had a 73-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   Devang's Dandy Team

What If

ND IRISH would have beaten four other teams besides Devang's Dandy Team this week.
Devang's Dandy Team would have lost to four other teams besides ND IRISH this week.
If ND IRISH played Devang's Dandy Team every week this season, they'd be 6-3.
ND IRISH would have been victorious over Devang's Dandy Team 151.44-88.54 had they played each other last week.
ND IRISH would be 4-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Devang's Dandy Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as ND IRISH, Devang's Dandy Team would be 3-5.
If ND IRISH had played every team in the league each week, they would be 45-18.
If they played every team every week, Devang's Dandy Team would be 31-32.

Coach Talk

ND IRISH
Hey, football is all about uncovering the mismatches, right? Fueled by some stellar yardage production from our ball-carriers, our team created a noticeable disparity this week. Our backfield put up 140 more total yards than the RBs of Devang's Dandy Team (236 yards from scrimmage to 96), as we ultimately tripled them at the position, 43.6 points to 12.6.
Devang's Dandy Team
Talk about old-school ground n' pound. As a group, the starting RBs for Devang's Dandy Team collectively logged three catches on just four targets this past week. Tell those offensive coordinators to dial up some screen plays in Week 10!