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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
KILLER CROCODILES
8-0 1551
1655.1
 
VS
proj
ZERO
1212.5 5-3
1490.42

KILLER CROCODILES beat ZERO for second time, 1,551.0-1,212.5

KILLER CROCODILES got the best of ZERO for the second time this season to stay unblemished, earning a 1,551.0-1,212.5 win. KILLER CROCODILES never trailed in this one after earning a 207.0-point lead on Thursday behind Matt Ryan (380 points) and Foye Oluokun (22.5). Cam Newton (174 Pass Yds, 54 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Julio Jones (7 Rec, 137 Rec Yds) led the charge for ZERO in the loss. KILLER CROCODILES (8-0) will look to earn another W against Brian's Team, while ZERO (5-3) will meet Josh's Swag Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  KILLER CROCODILES   ZERO

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Buccaneers in Week 8, the Giants defense allowed 25 points, surrendered 344 yards, and forced a fumble. In doing so, they put up 123 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 9, the Giants will battle the Football Team.
The New York Giants defense

Top Player Comparison

KILLER CROCODILES
Points
% of total points 1551
1
Matt Ryan
QB
380
383
24.5%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
328
367.19
21.1%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
137
122.83
8.8%
4
The New York Giants defense
DEF
123
49.35
7.9%
ZERO
Points
% of total points 1212.5
1
Cam Newton
QB
274
308.67
22.6%
2
Julio Jones
WR
172
119.18
14.2%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
106.5
111.42
8.8%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
96
72.61
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyreek Hill had a 41-yard touchdown catch and a 36-yard touchdown catch for KILLER CROCODILES to contribute to a 1,163.0-736.0 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  KILLER CROCODILES   ZERO

StatSmack

KILLER CROCODILES are on fire, with victories in eight straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. KILLER CROCODILES are doing a better job of that, averaging 1,743 versus ZERO's 1,565.81.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" KILLER CROCODILES (8-0) have a better record than ZERO (5-3).
Even the computers think KILLER CROCODILES have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (1,771.89) than ZERO (1,685.53).
KILLER CROCODILES don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than ZERO (3 vs 1).
KILLER CROCODILES are clutch masters, with more close wins than ZERO (1 vs 0).
KILLER CROCODILES should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than ZERO (4 vs 1).
ZERO have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than KILLER CROCODILES (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, KILLER CROCODILES have outscored ZERO at QB, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
KILLER CROCODILES don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 367 points, highest in the league.
The starters for KILLER CROCODILES had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for ZERO (0).
Hey ZERO, 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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