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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Vikes
6-2 143.2
118.32
 
VS
proj
The Fundamentals
119.72 3-5
102.75

Vikes earn win over The Fundamentals in 143.20-119.72 rout

Both teams exceeded their projected point totals, but it was Vikes who got the victory, rolling to a 143.20-119.72 win over The Fundamentals. The Fundamentals pulled out to an 8.90-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Vikes after that. They were led by Dalvin Cook (54.6 points) and DK Metcalf (32.1). Corey Davis (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Damien Harris (102 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leaders for The Fundamentals in defeat. Vikes (6-2) will look to rack up another win against Łąki Wielkie, while The Fundamentals (3-5) seek to get some positive momentum against Lublin Packers.

Matchup Timeline

  Vikes   The Fundamentals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Metcalf (12 Rec, 161 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 32.1 points against the 49ers in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.31-point projection and was much higher than his 14.44-point season scoring average. Metcalf ranks #26 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
DK Metcalf

Top Player Comparison

Vikes
Points
% of total points 143.2
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
54.6
14.78
38.1%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
32.1
12.31
22.4%
3
James Conner
RB
12
12.79
8.4%
4
Jared Goff
QB
11.2
17.01
7.8%
The Fundamentals
Points
% of total points 119.72
1
Corey Davis
WR
19.8
8.05
16.5%
2
Damien Harris
RB
19.2
6.63
16%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
17.32
19.7
14.5%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
15.8
14.1
13.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Vikes emerged with a 101.00-74.42 lead. For Vikes, Dalvin Cook had a 50-yard touchdown catch and a 21-yard touchdown run. Damien Harris made the highlight reel for The Fundamentals with a 22-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
DK Metcalf had a 46-yard touchdown catch for Vikes, helping the team to a 133.10-86.12 lead.

Points By Position

  Vikes   The Fundamentals
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means it's time to catch up on the Standings.
Vikes
Vikes have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 131.71 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the unit to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Dalvin Cook
MVP
652 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 127 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
DK Metcalf
Best Drafted
40 Rec, 786 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Jared Goff
Best Acquisition
2145 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs
The Fundamentals
The Fundamentals rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make a run. Through eight weeks, the squad is averaging the 6th-most points per game in the league (110.65 ppg), leaving The Fundamentals at No. 9 in the Standings.
Important Players
Josh Jacobs
MVP
522 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 122 Rec Yds
David Johnson
Best Drafted
392 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 161 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Ryan Tannehill
Best Acquisition
1823 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 102 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Vikes scored more points in this matchup (143.2) than their season average (131.71).
We heard scoring helps you win. The Fundamentals need some help then, averaging just 110.65 versus Vikes's 131.71.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Vikes (6-2) have a better record than The Fundamentals (3-5).
Vikes don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Fundamentals (6 vs 0).
Vikes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than The Fundamentals (6 vs 3).
Vikes have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than The Fundamentals (52 vs 35).
By position, Vikes have outscored The Fundamentals at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Vikes has a higher average scoring margin (8) than The Fundamentals this season (-6).
The starters for Vikes had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for The Fundamentals (1).
Don't worry The Fundamentals, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!