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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Pack Attack
5-4 103.88
92.09
 
VS
proj
RidgeRunners
93.1 4-5
83.14

Pack Attack come back to knock off RidgeRunners for third straight win, 103.88-93.10

Pack Attack extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind win over RidgeRunners, staging a comeback to earn a 103.88-93.10 victory. Pack Attack trailed 85.10-64.30 heading into Sunday night, but the unit came storming back behind Drew Brees (28.68 points) and Alvin Kamara (10.9). Josh Allen (44 points) and A.J. Brown (18.1) carried the flag for RidgeRunners in the loss. Pack Attack (5-4) will look to add to their success against Suck ItTrebek, while RidgeRunners (4-5) will attempt to get back on track against varnelldude.

Matchup Timeline

  Pack Attack   RidgeRunners

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 339 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Colts, the Ravens defense recorded 13 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 4.91-point projection and was much higher than their 7.33-point season scoring average. The Ravens defense ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Pack Attack
Points
% of total points 103.88
1
Drew Brees
QB
28.68
23.3
27.6%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
26.1
12.15
25.1%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
15
7.65
14.4%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
13
4.91
12.5%
RidgeRunners
Points
% of total points 93.1
1
Josh Allen
QB
44
26.11
47.3%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
18.1
10.94
19.4%
3
Wil Lutz
K
8
8.77
8.6%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
7.9
10.1
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, RidgeRunners became the proud owner of a 72.20-49.30 lead. For Pack Attack, Tyreek Hill had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Josh Allen had a 25-yard touchdown pass for RidgeRunners, while A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Drew Brees had a 40-yard pass for Pack Attack to contribute to a 103.88-93.10 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Pack Attack   RidgeRunners

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Pack Attack scored more points in this matchup (103.88) than their season average (98.24).
Get on their level! Pack Attack have won three straight weeks, while RidgeRunners have dropped their last three.
Even the machines think Pack Attack have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (95.31) than RidgeRunners (90.48).
Once Pack Attack put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than RidgeRunners (3 vs 0).
Pack Attack don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than RidgeRunners (0 vs 1).
Pack Attack should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than RidgeRunners (6 vs 5).
Pack Attack have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than RidgeRunners (35 vs 27).
By position, Pack Attack have outscored RidgeRunners at WR and DEF this season.
Pack Attack was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (3) than RidgeRunners (0).
Hey RidgeRunners, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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