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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
FantasyFootballTeam
6-2 190.67
185.28
 
VS
proj
Akatsuki
87.88 3-5
135.91

FantasyFootballTeam hand Akatsuki third straight loss in 190.67-87.88 rout

FantasyFootballTeam rolled to a 190.67-87.88 win to hand Akatsuki their third consecutive loss. FantasyFootballTeam got out to a 4.50-point lead on Thursday behind Shaq Thompson and never let go of it. Ben Roethlisberger (18.88 points) and Allen Robinson II (17.7) led the way for Akatsuki in the loss. FantasyFootballTeam improve to 6-2 on the season, while Akatsuki fall to 3-5.

Matchup Timeline

  FantasyFootballTeam   Akatsuki

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 24 points against their 9.32-point projection. During a 23-9 win over the Cowboys, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 265 yards, and forced 2 fumbles. The Eagles defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

FantasyFootballTeam
Points
% of total points 190.67
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
46.34
36.98
24.3%
2
Davante Adams
WR
26.8
17.94
14.1%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
24
9.32
12.6%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
22
20.14
11.5%
Akatsuki
Points
% of total points 87.88
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
18.88
21.68
21.5%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
17.7
12.78
20.1%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
15.9
17.35
18.1%
4
Evan Engram
TE
9.6
8.71
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 36-yard touchdown pass for FantasyFootballTeam, contributing to a 112.67-49.78 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, after which FantasyFootballTeam emerged with a 165.67-75.78 lead. For FantasyFootballTeam, Alvin Kamara had a 47-yard catch. Allen Robinson II made the highlight reel for Akatsuki with a 24-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  FantasyFootballTeam   Akatsuki

StatSmack

FantasyFootballTeam must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (190.67) than their season average (161.76).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Akatsuki. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Akatsuki need some help then, averaging just 149.68 versus FantasyFootballTeam's 161.76.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" FantasyFootballTeam (6-2) have a better record than Akatsuki (3-5).
Once FantasyFootballTeam put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Akatsuki (4 vs 1).
FantasyFootballTeam see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Akatsuki (0).
FantasyFootballTeam have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Akatsuki (1 vs 0).
FantasyFootballTeam should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Akatsuki (2 vs 1).
FantasyFootballTeam have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Akatsuki (52 vs 41).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Akatsuki - they’ve made more transactions (2) than FantasyFootballTeam (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, FantasyFootballTeam have outscored Akatsuki at QB, RB, DEF, and IDP this season.
FantasyFootballTeam don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for FantasyFootballTeam had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Akatsuki (1).
Hey Akatsuki, 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

FantasyFootballTeam
You know, the key to football is exploiting the mismatches. Thanks to a thrilling showing from Patrick Mahomes, we doubled up Akatsuki at the quarterback position this past week (46.34 points to 18.88). Mahomes orchestrated a big victory over the Jets, hitting 31 of 42 passes for 416 yards and five TDs.
Akatsuki
"Not seeing many opportunities" is definitely not a reasonable excuse this week for Akatsuki. As a group, our pass-catching corps (five WR, two TE) collectively got a healthy 32 targets in Week 8. With only 15 total catches, that group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.