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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Redemption
4-4 108.32
105.76
 
VS
proj
Wild Boyzs
78.34 3-5
122.45

Wild Boyzs lose to Redemption in 108.32-78.34 rout

Wild Boyzs were unable to bring their A game, as Redemption rolled to a 108.32-78.34 win. Redemption pulled out to a 7.90-point lead on Thursday behind Hayden Hurst and never let it go. Aaron Rodgers (291 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Alvin Kamara (67 Rush Yds, 96 Rec Yds) did their part for Wild Boyzs in defeat. Redemption (4-4) will look to rack up another win against Souped Up—-, while Wild Boyzs (3-5) attempt to get back in the win column against Velcro Pygmies.

Matchup Timeline

  Redemption   Wild Boyzs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 18 points against their 5.17-point projection. During a 28-24 win over the Ravens, they allowed 24 points, surrendered 457 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. 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

Redemption
Points
% of total points 108.32
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
5.17
16.6%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
17.7
12.76
16.3%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
17.2
17.76
15.9%
4
Lamar Jackson
QB
16.82
23.49
15.5%
Wild Boyzs
Points
% of total points 78.34
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
22.54
21.17
28.8%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
20.8
18.75
26.6%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
10.4
13.89
13.3%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
9
9.61
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 45-yard pass for Wild Boyzs, who trailed 69.62-50.24 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Redemption who owned the lead, 96.92-76.34. For Redemption, Allen Robinson II had a 24-yard touchdown catch. Alvin Kamara made the highlight reel for Wild Boyzs with a 47-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Redemption   Wild Boyzs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Redemption scored less in this one (108.32) than their season average of 115.94.
Redemption don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Wild Boyzs (3 vs 2).
Redemption see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Wild Boyzs (0).
Redemption don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Wild Boyzs (0 vs 1).
By position, Redemption have outscored Wild Boyzs at TE, K, and DEF this season.
Redemption has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Wild Boyzs this season (-1).
Redemption came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than Wild Boyzs (1).
There's not much good to say about Wild Boyzs this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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