The Replacements defy projections, knock off Kiss My Testaverdes in 185.34-130.91 rout
The Replacements rose to the occasion and beat their projected point total, cruising to a 185.34-130.91 victory over Kiss My Testaverdes, who fell short of projections. Kiss My Testaverdes took a 0.10-point lead on Thursday, but The Replacements held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kyler Murray, who passed for 406 yards , ran for 29 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 48.14 points, and Marvin Jones Jr., who caught 10 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown (29.2 points). Aaron Jones (145 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 13 Rec Yds) and Giovani Bernard (83 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 14 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Kiss My Testaverdes in the loss. This marks the second time this season The Replacements have beaten Kiss My Testaverdes, after winning 180.4-123.18 in their last matchup. The Replacements improve to 9-6 for the season, while Kiss My Testaverdes fall to 7-8.
Thomas overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 26.1 points against his 9.46-point projection. During a 20-15 loss to the Seahawks, he caught 13 passes for 101 yards . Thomas ranks #6 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Saturday
Aaron Jones had a 46-yard run for Kiss My Testaverdes, contributing to a 36.80-8.90 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Marquise Brown had a 44-yard catch for Kiss My Testaverdes, who trailed 108.60-101.24 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for The Replacements, while Robert Woods had a 40-yard run, contributing to a 185.34-108.21 lead for The Replacements.
The Replacements
Identifying mismatches is a huge key to success in football. Thanks to a solid outing by Kyler Murray, we thoroughly outscored Kiss My Testaverdes at the quarterback position this past week (48.14 points to 13.04). Murray went 27-for-36 for 406 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a 33-26 win over the Eagles.
Kiss My Testaverdes
Recording four receptions on just five targets this past week, it appears that the starting RBs for Kiss My Testaverdes should remind their QBs to check down more often (and dial up a screen play or two).