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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Cowboy Chip
5-3 151
125.32
 
VS
proj
Aida Wildcats
147 4-4
143.93

Cowboy Chip outperform predictions, come back to win against Aida Wildcats in 151-147 battle

Cowboy Chip showed up, coming back for a 151-147 win over Aida Wildcats. Trailing 147-135 heading into Monday night, Cowboy Chip came back behind Mike Evans, who caught 5 passes for 55 yards and a touchdown for 16 points. DK Metcalf (40 points) and Robert Woods (27) were the leaders for Aida Wildcats in the loss. This marks the second time this season Cowboy Chip have gotten the best of Aida Wildcats, after winning 199-119 in their last matchup. Cowboy Chip (5-3) will look to rack up another win against Caribbean Bombers, while Aida Wildcats (4-4) face Cedric's TPSer's in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Cowboy Chip   Aida Wildcats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Ravens in Week 8, the Steelers defense allowed 24 points, surrendered 457 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 16 points and more-than-quadrupled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Steelers will battle the Cowboys.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Cowboy Chip
Points
% of total points 151
1
Russell Wilson
QB
54
45.26
35.8%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
25
17.8
16.6%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
20
17.86
13.2%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
17
18.09
11.3%
Aida Wildcats
Points
% of total points 147
1
DK Metcalf
WR
40
17.49
27.2%
2
Robert Woods
WR
27
13.96
18.4%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
24
16.28
16.3%
4
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
19
38.18
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Teddy Bridgewater had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Aida Wildcats, helping give Aida Wildcats a 28-0 lead.
Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 41-yard touchdown catch and a 36-yard touchdown catch for Cowboy Chip, who trailed 93-58 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, after which Aida Wildcats became the proud owner of a 147-135 lead. For Cowboy Chip, Russell Wilson had a 46-yard touchdown pass. DK Metcalf made the highlight reel for Aida Wildcats with a 46-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Cowboy Chip   Aida Wildcats

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Aida Wildcats, Cowboy Chip averaged more points (175) than they usually score (140.63).
We heard scoring helps you win. Aida Wildcats need some help then, averaging just 133 versus Cowboy Chip's 140.63.
Cowboy Chip don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Aida Wildcats (2 vs 1).
Cowboy Chip laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Aida Wildcats (0).
Cowboy Chip don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Aida Wildcats (0 vs 1).
Cowboy Chip should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Aida Wildcats (5 vs 4).
Aida Wildcats have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Cowboy Chip (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Cowboy Chip have outscored Aida Wildcats at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Cowboy Chip don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about Aida Wildcats this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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