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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Michael Scott
6-3 178.46
163.41
 
VS
proj
Quarter Chubb
82.08 0-9
117.13

Michael Scott defeat Quarter Chubb for fifth straight win in 178.46-82.08 rout

Michael Scott extended their win streak to five games with an easy win over Quarter Chubb, rolling to a 178.46-82.08 victory. Quarter Chubb remains winless for the season. Quarter Chubb got out to a 3.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Michael Scott after that. They were led by Kyler Murray (283 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 106 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Kirk Cousins (220 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs). Cam Newton (38.04 points) and Lamar Jackson (24.32) led the way for Quarter Chubb in the loss. Michael Scott (6-3) will look to build on their success against Brian McDougall, while Quarter Chubb (0-9) will face off against WebbahsAreWinnahs in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael Scott   Quarter Chubb

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Murray overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 60.54 points against his 41-point projection. During a 34-31 loss to the Dolphins, he passed for 283 yards , ran for 106 yards and scored 4 touchdowns. Murray ranks #1 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Kyler Murray

Top Player Comparison

Michael Scott
Points
% of total points 178.46
1
Kyler Murray
QB
60.54
41
33.9%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
46
36.47
25.8%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
18.04
9.63
10.1%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
17
12.32
9.5%
Quarter Chubb
Points
% of total points 82.08
1
Cam Newton
QB
38.04
35.88
46.3%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
24.32
36.5
29.6%
3
Rodrigo Blankenship
K
8
11.73
9.7%
4
Mike Gesicki
TE
4.68
5.47
5.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass for Michael Scott, while A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch, helping Michael Scott to a 104.32-39.36 lead.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 56-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass for Michael Scott, contributing to a 164.86-44.04 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Michael Scott   Quarter Chubb

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Michael Scott scored more in this one (178.46) than their season average (169.9).
Get on their level! Quarter Chubb have lost their last nine weeks, while Michael Scott have won five straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Michael Scott are doing a better job of that, averaging 169.9 versus Quarter Chubb's 100.57.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Michael Scott (6-3) have a better record than Quarter Chubb (0-9).
Even the computers think Michael Scott have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (165.49) than Quarter Chubb (137.4).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Quarter Chubb has left more points on the bench this season (683.08) than Michael Scott (354.32).
Once Michael Scott put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Quarter Chubb (3 vs 0).
Michael Scott see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Quarter Chubb (0).
Michael Scott have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Quarter Chubb (1 vs 0).
Michael Scott should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Quarter Chubb (6 vs 0).
Michael Scott have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Quarter Chubb (39 vs 16).
By position, Michael Scott have outscored Quarter Chubb at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Michael Scott has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Quarter Chubb this season (-85).
The starters for Michael Scott had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Quarter Chubb (0).
There's not much good to say about Quarter Chubb this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Quarter Chubb
Up ahead next week, last-place Quarter Chubb (0-9) will try to get back on track against sixth-place WebbahsAreWinnahs (4-5). After nine weeks of action, Quarter Chubb have posted the league's lowest point total while WebbahsAreWinnahs (and their 179.99 points per game) are ranked third. Over the last three weeks, Quarter Chubb has scored 72.79 points per game, while WebbahsAreWinnahs has averaged 164.44 per contest.
Michael Scott
Something's got to give next week, as Michael Scott (6-3) enter Week 10 riding a five-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Brian McDougall, 5-4), have earned three consecutive victories. Through nine weeks of action, Michael Scott have accumulated the fifth-most points in the league while Brian McDougall (and their 177.24 points per game) are ranked fourth. Over the last two weeks, Michael Scott have put up 159.04 points per game, while Brian McDougall have averaged 178.09 per contest.