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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Dirty Dogs
5-3 141.65
143.79
 
VS
proj
Rooster's
124.3 3-5
137.15

Despite top scorer Rodgers, Rooster's fall to Dirty Dogs, 141.65-124.30

Aaron Rodgers posted 31.45 points for Rooster's, the best total in the matchup and fifth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Dirty Dogs, who earned a 141.65-124.30 victory. Dirty Dogs never trailed in this one after grabbing a 12.20-point lead on Thursday behind Calvin Ridley (7.2 points) and Joey Slye (5). Aaron Rodgers (291 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Robert Woods (7 Rec, 85 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for Rooster's in the loss. Dirty Dogs (5-3) will look to add to their success against FDC Chiefs, while Rooster's (3-5) will meet ExigentCircumstances in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Dirty Dogs   Rooster's

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 24 points, surrendering 457 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Ravens, the Steelers defense recorded 18 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 5.17-point projection and was much higher than their 9.25-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense ranks #99 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Dirty Dogs
Points
% of total points 141.65
1
Justin Herbert
QB
30
26.22
21.2%
2
Zack Moss
RB
20.1
7.34
14.2%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
19.6
15.24
13.8%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
5.17
12.7%
Rooster's
Points
% of total points 124.3
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
31.45
28.22
25.3%
2
Robert Woods
WR
28.4
14.15
22.8%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
12.8
16.66
10.3%
4
Deonte Harris
WR
11.55
13.06
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 45-yard pass for Rooster's, who trailed 111.65-92.75 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Dirty Dogs to contribute to a 141.65-124.30 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Dirty Dogs   Rooster's

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Dirty Dogs scored less in this one (141.65) than their season average of 154.88.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dirty Dogs are doing a better job of that, averaging 154.88 versus Rooster's's 129.11.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dirty Dogs (5-3) have a better record than Rooster's (3-5).
Even the machines think Dirty Dogs have better players. They have a higher projected points average (155.69) than Rooster's (141.83).
Once Dirty Dogs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rooster's (1 vs 0).
Dirty Dogs play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Rooster's (1).
Dirty Dogs are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Rooster's (1 vs 2).
By position, Dirty Dogs have outscored Rooster's at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Dirty Dogs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, second-highest in the league.
Dirty Dogs was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than Rooster's (3).
Don't worry Rooster's, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Dirty Dogs
Dirty Dogs (5-3) are set to go up against FDC Chiefs (3-5) in Week 9. Each team will have multiple bye weeks to think about in Week 9, as Tyler Boyd, Harrison Bryant, and Richard Rodgers are off for Dirty Dogs and Joe Burrow and Randy Bullock are out for FDC Chiefs. Over the past three weeks, Dirty Dogs have put up 161.4 points per game, while FDC Chiefs have averaged 149.08 per contest.
Rooster's
A pair of squads sporting identical 3-5 records, 10th-place Rooster's are set to square off against 11th-place ExigentCircumstances in Week 9. Each side has multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 9, as Robert Woods, Jarvis Landry, Cam Akers, the Los Angeles Rams defense, and Miles Sanders are off for Rooster's and Baker Mayfield, Gerald Everett, and Dallas Goedert are out for ExigentCircumstances.