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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Brewmasters
4-4 153.25
141.78
 
VS
proj
Hooligans
137.1 4-4
143.82

Despite top scorer Cook, Hooligans fall to Brewmasters, 153.25-137.10

Dalvin Cook racked up 48.6 points for Hooligans, the best total in the matchup and second-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Brewmasters, who staged a comeback to earn a 153.25-137.10 victory. Brewmasters trailed 127.20-120.45 heading into Sunday night, but the squad roared back behind Travis Fulgham (6 Rec, 78 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Greg Zuerlein (3-4 FG, 59 long). Dalvin Cook (48.6 points) and Lamar Jackson (20.9) led the charge for Hooligans in the loss. Brewmasters (4-4) will look to build on their success against Rebel Alliance, while Hooligans (4-4) will meet Redlegs in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Brewmasters   Hooligans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 24 points, surrendering 457 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Ravens, the Steelers defense recorded 18 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 5.17-point projection and was much higher than their 9.25-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense ranks #99 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Brewmasters
Points
% of total points 153.25
1
Giovani Bernard
RB
22.8
15.34
14.9%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
20.75
24.21
13.5%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
20.7
15.43
13.5%
4
Travis Fulgham
WR
19.8
14.2
12.9%
Hooligans
Points
% of total points 137.1
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
48.6
17.86
35.4%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
20.9
28.18
15.2%
3
James Conner
RB
15
15.23
10.9%
4
Braxton Berrios
WR
11.4
7.52
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Dalvin Cook had a 50-yard touchdown catch and a 21-yard touchdown run for Hooligans, helping the team to a 111.30-99.75 lead.
Sunday Late
Allen Robinson II had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Brewmasters, who trailed 127.20-120.45 after the late afternoon round of games.
Sunday Night
Greg Zuerlein had a 59-yard field goal for Brewmasters, helping the team to a 153.25-137.10 lead.

Points By Position

  Brewmasters   Hooligans

What If

Brewmasters would have beaten 10 other teams besides Hooligans this week.
Hooligans would have lost to just three other teams besides Brewmasters this week.
Brewmasters would be 6-2 if they played Hooligans every week.
Had they played each other last week, Brewmasters would have gotten the victory over Hooligans 128-115.35.
Brewmasters would be 4-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Hooligans.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Brewmasters, Hooligans would be 2-5.
If Brewmasters had played every team in the league each week, they would be 59-45.
If they played every team every week, Hooligans would be 38-66.

Coach Talk

Brewmasters
You know what, Brewmasters, we do certainly admire the confidence. It takes a special sort of gumption to start, not one, but TWO players with zero points (Kenny Golladay and DJ Chark Jr.), while still getting the win. All we ask is to please limit that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the regular season. Do it when the playoffs roll around, and we're finished.
Hooligans
The problem in Week 8 was pretty easy to diagnose, Hooligans. Starting the Tennessee Titans defense in a tough fantasy matchup... let's aim to move forward with a full deck of cards next time?