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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Jags Den
8-2 263
200.09
 
VS
proj
FreshPrinceOfHelaire
169 2-8
162.77

Jags Den hand FreshPrinceOfHelaire fourth consecutive loss in 263-169 rout

Jags Den rolled to a 263-169 win to hand FreshPrinceOfHelaire their fourth consecutive loss. FreshPrinceOfHelaire pulled out to an 8-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Jags Den after that. They were led by Ronald Jones II, who ran for 192 yards and a touchdown for 43 points, and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 324 yards, and forced 2 fumbles (35 points). Philip Rivers (308 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Shaq Thompson (7 Tackles) were the top performers for FreshPrinceOfHelaire in defeat. Jags Den (8-2) will look to sustain their winning ways against The Justice League, while FreshPrinceOfHelaire (2-8) will face Cake in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Jags Den   FreshPrinceOfHelaire

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 192 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers, Jones II put up 43 points this week. His scoring output crushed his 5.99-point projection and was much higher than his 15.2-point season scoring average. Jones II ranks #49 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Ronald Jones II

Top Player Comparison

Jags Den
Points
% of total points 263
1
Ronald Jones II
RB
43
5.99
16.3%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
35
25.65
13.3%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
27
21.29
10.3%
4
Patrick Queen
LB
26
25.57
9.9%
FreshPrinceOfHelaire
Points
% of total points 169
1
Philip Rivers
QB
31
18.37
18.3%
2
Shaq Thompson
LB
30
26.15
17.8%
3
Damien Harris
RB
22
7.08
13%
4
K.J. Wright
LB
21
23.68
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Philip Rivers had a 40-yard pass for FreshPrinceOfHelaire, helping give FreshPrinceOfHelaire a 31-23 lead.
Sunday Early
Ronald Jones II had a 98-yard touchdown run for Jags Den, while DJ Moore had a 24-yard touchdown catch, helping Jags Den to a 98-76 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Jags Den who took the lead, 218-129. For Jags Den, Tee Higgins had a 54-yard catch. Tyler Bass made the highlight reel for FreshPrinceOfHelaire with a 58-yard field goal and a 55-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Rex Burkhead had a 24-yard touchdown catch for FreshPrinceOfHelaire, who trailed 263-169 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  Jags Den   FreshPrinceOfHelaire

StatSmack

Jags Den must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (263) than their season average (245.2).
FreshPrinceOfHelaire would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. FreshPrinceOfHelaire need some help then, averaging just 195.4 versus Jags Den's 245.2.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Jags Den (8-2) have a better record than FreshPrinceOfHelaire (2-8).
Even the machines think Jags Den have better players. Their projected average points is higher (208.82) than FreshPrinceOfHelaire (190.03).
Once Jags Den put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than FreshPrinceOfHelaire (3 vs 1).
Jags Den laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than FreshPrinceOfHelaire (0).
Jags Den don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than FreshPrinceOfHelaire (0 vs 1).
Jags Den should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than FreshPrinceOfHelaire (6 vs 5).
By position, Jags Den have outscored FreshPrinceOfHelaire at QB, RB, WR, DEF, and IDP this season.
Jags Den has a higher average scoring margin (45) than FreshPrinceOfHelaire this season (-34).
There's not much good to say about FreshPrinceOfHelaire this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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