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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Springfield Spartans
6-3 230.72
212.26
 
VS
proj
Matt's Team
111.04 3-6
120.77

Springfield Spartans knock off Matt's Team for third straight win in 230.72-111.04 rout

Springfield Spartans extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over Matt's Team, cruising to a 230.72-111.04 victory. Springfield Spartans grabbed an 11.00-point lead on Thursday behind Fred Warner and never gave it back. Patrick Mahomes (30.88 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (16) did everything they could for Matt's Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season Springfield Spartans have gotten the best of Matt's Team, after winning 231.62-152.4 in their last matchup. Springfield Spartans (6-3) will look to keep it rolling against Gerdi's Team, while Matt's Team (3-6) attempt to get back on track against Aidan's Amazing Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Springfield Spartans   Matt's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 34 points, surrendering 419 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Seahawks, the Bills defense registered 12 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 4.16-point projection and was much higher than their 5.56-point season scoring average. The Bills defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Springfield Spartans
Points
% of total points 230.72
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
38.2
19.45
16.6%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
37.92
23.54
16.4%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
25.1
25.29
10.9%
4
Darius Leonard
LB
16
11.61
6.9%
Matt's Team
Points
% of total points 111.04
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
30.88
23.58
27.8%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
16
4.38
14.4%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
15
7.65
13.5%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
8.4
9.99
7.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Springfield Spartans who took the lead, 157.80-53.08. Russell Wilson had a 55-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass for Springfield Spartans, while Dalvin Cook had a 70-yard touchdown run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Matt's Team with a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 56-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Springfield Spartans, while Diontae Johnson had a 42-yard catch, helping Springfield Spartans to a 217.12-81.28 lead.

Points By Position

  Springfield Spartans   Matt's Team

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Matt's Team have lost their last four matchups, while Springfield Spartans have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Springfield Spartans are doing a better job of that, averaging 220.56 versus Matt's Team's 139.9.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Springfield Spartans (6-3) have a better record than Matt's Team (3-6).
Even the computers think Springfield Spartans have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (214.82) than Matt's Team (148.09).
Once Springfield Spartans put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Matt's Team (4 vs 0).
Springfield Spartans should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Matt's Team (6 vs 3).
Springfield Spartans have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Matt's Team (63 vs 45).
By position, Springfield Spartans have outscored Matt's Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Springfield Spartans has a higher average scoring margin (47) than Matt's Team this season (-51).
The starters for Springfield Spartans had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for Matt's Team (2).
Hey Matt's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Matt's Team
Two teams with identical 3-6 records, last-place Matt's Team are set to square off against fifth-place Aidan's Amazing Team next week. Each side has players on bye next week, as Patrick Mahomes, Greg Zuerlein, and Ezekiel Elliott are off for Matt's Team while Harrison Butker, Jaylon Smith, and Calvin Ridley are out for Aidan's Amazing Team.
Springfield Spartans
Two squads sporting matching 6-3 records, Springfield Spartans and Gerdi's Team will go head-to-head next week in a mid-season matchup. One streak will end, as Springfield Spartans has recorded three straight wins while Gerdi's Team has won two in a row. Each side has two players with byes next week, as Julio Jones and Clyde Edwards-Helaire are off for Springfield Spartans and Tyreek Hill and Tyrann Mathieu for Gerdi's Team. Over the last three weeks, Springfield Spartans have scored 225.2 points per game, while Gerdi's Team have averaged just 164.2 per contest.