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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Hooligans
5-4 143.1
155.97
 
VS
proj
Redlegs
115.2 1-8
141.7

Hooligans hand Redlegs fourth straight loss in 143.10-115.20 rout

Hooligans rolled to a 143.10-115.20 victory to hand Redlegs their fourth straight loss. Redlegs nabbed a 6.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Hooligans after that. They were led by Dalvin Cook, who racked up 252 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 39.2 points, and Lamar Jackson, who passed for 170 yards and ran for 58 yards and a touchdown (20.3 points). Keenan Allen (25.3 points) and Derek Carr (19.65) did their part for Redlegs in the loss. Hooligans (5-4) will look to sustain their momentum against WarEagle, while Redlegs (1-8) attempt to right the ship against SAWTOOTHS.

Matchup Timeline

  Hooligans   Redlegs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Titans defense allowed 17 points, surrendered 375 yards, and forced 2 fumbles in a 24-17 win over the Bears. In doing so, they put up 14 points and nearly doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Hooligans this week. In Week 10, the Titans will face the Colts.
The Tennessee Titans defense

Top Player Comparison

Hooligans
Points
% of total points 143.1
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
39.2
21.07
27.4%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
20.3
26.61
14.2%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
17.3
13.12
12.1%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
14
7.37
9.8%
Redlegs
Points
% of total points 115.2
1
Keenan Allen
WR
25.3
18.9
22%
2
Derek Carr
QB
19.65
21.22
17.1%
3
Younghoe Koo
K
12
8.91
10.4%
4
Jamison Crowder
WR
10.6
13.19
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Hooligans owned a 139.10-26.10 lead. Dalvin Cook had a 70-yard touchdown run for Hooligans, while Brandin Cooks had a 57-yard touchdown catch. Younghoe Koo made the highlight reel for Redlegs with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for Redlegs, while Keenan Allen had a 27-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 143.10-79.00 after the late afternoon games.
Monday
Jamison Crowder had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Redlegs.

Points By Position

  Hooligans   Redlegs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Hooligans scored more points in this one (143.1) than their season average (133.62).
Redlegs would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Redlegs need some help then, averaging just 117.12 versus Hooligans's 133.62.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Hooligans (5-4) have a better record than Redlegs (1-8).
Even the computers think Hooligans have better players. They have a higher projected points average (148.06) than Redlegs (137.14).
Hooligans don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Redlegs (2 vs 0).
Hooligans laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Redlegs (0).
Hooligans are clutch masters, with more close wins than Redlegs (2 vs 0).
Redlegs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Hooligans (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Hooligans have outscored Redlegs at RB and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Redlegs this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Redlegs
In Week 10, last-place Redlegs (1-8) will look to get back on track against 12th-place SAWTOOTHS (2-7). Redlegs may have to shuffle their lineup a bit with Younghoe Koo, Jamison Crowder, Mecole Hardman, and Tony Pollard out on bye in Week 10. Over the last three weeks, Redlegs has put up 114.17 points per game, while SAWTOOTHS has averaged 130.43 per contest.
Hooligans
A couple of 5-4 teams will match up as Hooligans square off against WarEagle next week in a mid-season matchup. Hooligans might have to rearrange the deck a bit with Braxton Berrios and Le'Veon Bell out on bye next week. WarEagle will be without La'Mical Perine. Over the last three weeks, Hooligans have scored 131.85 points per game, while WarEagle have averaged 153.58 per contest.