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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Rookie Mistakes
5-3 109.47
94.74
 
VS
proj
Wildcats
83.2 2-6
88.25

Rookie Mistakes smirk at expectations, come back to defeat Wildcats in 109.47-83.20 rout

Rookie Mistakes stepped up, rolling to a 109.47-83.20 win over Wildcats, who fell short of projections. Wildcats got out to a 14.70-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Rookie Mistakes after that. They were led by the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (25.25 points) and Robert Woods (21.4). Aaron Rodgers (29.54 points) and Mecole Hardman (16.16) did everything they could for Wildcats in defeat. This marks the second time this season Rookie Mistakes have knocked off Wildcats, after winning 116.27-110.06 in their last matchup. Rookie Mistakes (5-3) will look to keep it rolling against Rick James, while Wildcats (2-6) attempt to get back on track against STL Busters!.

Matchup Timeline

  Rookie Mistakes   Wildcats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense (24 Pts Allowed, 457 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 25.25 points in a 28-24 win over the Ravens in Week 8. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 10.16-point projection and was higher than their 17.63-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

Rookie Mistakes
Points
% of total points 109.47
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
25.25
10.16
23.1%
2
Robert Woods
WR
21.4
9.17
19.5%
3
Travis Fulgham
WR
13.8
7.96
12.6%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
6.9
11.9%
Wildcats
Points
% of total points 83.2
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
29.54
26.45
35.5%
2
Mecole Hardman
WR
16.16
7.91
19.4%
3
Julio Jones
WR
14.7
12.17
17.7%
4
David Montgomery
RB
10.5
11.52
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Wildcats boasted a 66.40-65.35 lead. For Rookie Mistakes, Robert Tonyan had a 45-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers had a 45-yard pass for Wildcats, while Mecole Hardman had a 30-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 59-yard field goal for Rookie Mistakes, helping the team to a 109.47-83.20 lead.

Points By Position

  Rookie Mistakes   Wildcats

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Wildcats, Rookie Mistakes averaged more points (112.87) than they usually score (106.37).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Rookie Mistakes (5-3) have a better record than Wildcats (2-6).
Even the computers think Rookie Mistakes have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (107.4) than Wildcats (100.61).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Rookie Mistakes has left fewer points on the bench this season (208.8) than Wildcats (364.34).
Wildcats are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Rookie Mistakes (3 vs 1).
Rookie Mistakes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Wildcats (3 vs 2).
By position, Rookie Mistakes have outscored Wildcats at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Rookie Mistakes has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Wildcats this season (-5).
Rookie Mistakes came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Wildcats (1).
Hey Wildcats, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Rookie Mistakes
Hey, we'll definitely take the win, Rookie Mistakes! Having said that, if we want to ramp our performance up to the next level, then we have found an area to improve. Our starting QB was severely overmatched this past week. Aaron Rodgers went 27-of-41 for 291 yards and three touchdowns for Wildcats, and all Carson Wentz could manage was a 15-for-27 day, with 123 yards and two passing scores (plus two ugly interceptions). Let's bounce back with a big statement in Week 9!
Wildcats
Whoa now, talk about under-utilized. The starting backfield for Wildcats collectively recorded only a pair of receptions on five targets this past week. Tell those offensive coordinators to set up some screen plays in Week 9!