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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Dirty Dogs
7-3 121.2
135.55
 
VS
proj
Nightmares
119.3 6-4
121.6

Dirty Dogs come back to beat Nightmares for third straight win in 121.20-119.30 battle

Dirty Dogs extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Nightmares, coming back to earn a 121.20-119.30 win. Trailing 119.30-99.70 heading into Monday night, Dirty Dogs charged back behind Justin Jefferson, who caught 8 passes for 135 yards for 21.5 points. Nyheim Hines (28.5 points) and D'Andre Swift (25.9) carried the flag for Nightmares in defeat. Dirty Dogs (7-3) will look to add to their success against Vandals, while Nightmares (6-4) will try to right the ship against Boomtown Brawlers.

Matchup Timeline

  Dirty Dogs   Nightmares

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jefferson overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 21.5 points against his 13.16-point projection. In a 19-13 win over the Bears, he caught 8 passes for 135 yards . Jefferson ranks #53 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Dirty Dogs
Points
% of total points 121.2
1
Kyler Murray
QB
34.35
31.1
28.3%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
21.5
13.16
17.7%
3
Chase Edmonds
RB
12.65
11.52
10.4%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
12
8.63
9.9%
Nightmares
Points
% of total points 119.3
1
Nyheim Hines
RB
28.5
8.9
23.9%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
25.9
13.05
21.7%
3
Jordan Reed
TE
11.2
8.85
9.4%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
10
16.62
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 43-yard touchdown pass for Dirty Dogs, who trailed 102.60-99.70 after the late afternoon games.
Monday
Justin Jefferson had a 54-yard catch for Dirty Dogs during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Dirty Dogs   Nightmares

Game Notes

Only four of the 11 starters on Dirty Dogs exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Nightmares had only five of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Dirty Dogs emerged victorious despite putting up a season-low 121.2 points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
The matchup's 1.9-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Dirty Dogs. They got the W, but did not cover the 13.95-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this season, Dirty Dogs moves to (1-1), while Nightmares falls to (1-1).
On the losing side, Nyheim Hines (28.5 points) registered the third-best score for a RB this week.

Next Week Preview

Dirty Dogs
Week 11 is going to match a couple of winning streaks against one other, as Dirty Dogs (7-3) are on a three-match unbeaten stretch, while their upcoming opponent (Vandals, 8-2), have notched two consecutive wins. Each side has players with byes next week, as Stefon Diggs, Allen Robinson II, and Deebo Samuel are out for Vandals and Ross Dwelley and Zack Moss will take a seat for Dirty Dogs. Over the last three weeks, Dirty Dogs have put up 141.62 points per game, while Vandals have averaged 138.38 per contest.
Nightmares
Something's bound to give next week as Nightmares and Boomtown Brawlers will face off, with both squads now riding two-game losing skids. Each side has players on bye next week, as the Chicago Bears defense, Nick Foles, and Devonta Freeman are off for Boomtown Brawlers and Jordan Reed and Dawson Knox will be out for Nightmares.