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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
North Dallas TONGO
5-3 114.06
110.19
 
VS
proj
Nocturnal Busts
111.04 3-5
109.36

Despite top scorer Metcalf, Nocturnal Busts fall to North Dallas TONGO in 114.06-111.04 battle

Nocturnal Busts had the highest scorer in the matchup with WR DK Metcalf accumulating 34.1 points, the fourth-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome North Dallas TONGO, who came from behind for a 114.06-111.04 victory. Trailing 102.94-91.00 heading into Monday night, North Dallas TONGO charged back behind Tom Brady (279 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). DK Metcalf (12 Rec, 161 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Aaron Rodgers (291 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) led the charge for Nocturnal Busts in defeat. North Dallas TONGO (5-3) will look to get another win against Censored Clowns, while Nocturnal Busts (3-5) will meet Russell Wilson's War in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  North Dallas TONGO   Nocturnal Busts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 15 points against their 7.1-point projection. During a 41-21 win over the Lions, they allowed 21 points, surrendered 326 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Colts defense ranks #79 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

North Dallas TONGO
Points
% of total points 114.06
1
Tom Brady
QB
23.06
23.36
20.2%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
17.2
14.28
15.1%
3
Travis Fulgham
WR
16.8
11.08
14.7%
4
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
15
7.1
13.2%
Nocturnal Busts
Points
% of total points 111.04
1
DK Metcalf
WR
34.1
15.27
30.7%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
28.54
25.47
25.7%
3
Younghoe Koo
K
13
8
11.7%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
12.8
15.45
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 45-yard pass for Nocturnal Busts, helping the team to a 56.74-39.60 lead.
Sunday Late
DK Metcalf had a 46-yard touchdown catch for Nocturnal Busts, helping the team to a 94.04-66.40 lead.

Points By Position

  North Dallas TONGO   Nocturnal Busts

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" North Dallas TONGO (5-3) have a better record than Nocturnal Busts (3-5).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Nocturnal Busts has left more points on the bench this season (446.66) than North Dallas TONGO (392.44).
North Dallas TONGO have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Nocturnal Busts (2 vs 0).
Nocturnal Busts have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than North Dallas TONGO (3) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, North Dallas TONGO have outscored Nocturnal Busts at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
North Dallas TONGO has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Nocturnal Busts this season (-5).
Hey Nocturnal Busts, 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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