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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
PIERMONSTERS
3-6 175.95
208.92
 
VS
proj
Dirty 54
166.45 4-5
192.99

Offensively challenged PIERMONSTERS knock off Dirty 54, 175.95-166.45

Ranking eighth in the league in points scored for the week, PIERMONSTERS were fortunate to earn a victory against an opponent that had an even worse week, coming out on top with a 175.95-166.45 victory over Dirty 54. PIERMONSTERS grabbed an early 4.35-point lead on Thursday. Dirty 54 came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Deshaun Watson (30.05 points) and Lamar Jackson (20.3). Unphased, PIERMONSTERS rallied later that afternoon, as Justin Herbert (30.7 points) and Greg Zuerlein (15) put them back in the lead once and for all. PIERMONSTERS (3-6) will look to add to their success against Doc's Devils, while Dirty 54 (4-5) will try to get back in the win column against Patriot Killer.

Matchup Timeline

  PIERMONSTERS   Dirty 54

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 18 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.47-point projection and was much higher than their 9.44-point season scoring average. The Bills defense will face the Cardinals next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

PIERMONSTERS
Points
% of total points 175.95
1
Justin Herbert
QB
30.7
29.88
17.4%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
20.2
25.83
11.5%
3
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
18
6.47
10.2%
4
Julio Jones
WR
16.4
19.59
9.3%
Dirty 54
Points
% of total points 166.45
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
30.05
29.73
18.1%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
20.3
26.92
12.2%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
20.1
15.76
12.1%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
15.4
10.53
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Dirty 54 boasted a 131.75-103.05 lead. Ryan Tannehill had a 40-yard touchdown pass for PIERMONSTERS, while Julio Jones had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Deshaun Watson had a 77-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard touchdown pass for Dirty 54, while A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which PIERMONSTERS became the proud owner of a 167.95-166.45 lead. For PIERMONSTERS, Justin Herbert had a 27-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass. CeeDee Lamb had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Dirty 54, while Chris Boswell had a 59-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  PIERMONSTERS   Dirty 54

Game Notes

Only four of the 15 starting players on PIERMONSTERS scored higher than their projected point totals.
Dirty 54 had only six of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
Dirty 54 can partially blame the loss on Brandon Aiyuk, who didn't score any points.
PIERMONSTERS got the victory despite scoring a season-low 175.95 points.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Dirty 54 ranked 9th in the league in scoring this week, while PIERMONSTERS ranked 8th.
The matchup's 9.5-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The win ends a streak of two straight defeats for PIERMONSTERS.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with PIERMONSTERS. They got the W, but failed to cover the 15.93-point projected margin of victory.

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