Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 9

Weekly
Grade
chase's Genius Team
7-2 109.14
116.22
 
VS
proj
Robert's Team
106.88 3-6
106.71

Back-and-forth battle ends with chase's Genius Team coming back to beat Robert's Team in 109.14-106.88 battle

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, chase's Genius Team rallied for a 109.14-106.88 victory to hand Robert's Team their fifth consecutive loss. After trailing 106.88-106.14 heading into Monday night, chase's Genius Team made a run behind the New England Patriots defense, who allowed 27 points, surrendered 322 yards, and intercepted a pass for 3 points. Drew Brees (22.68 points) and Greg Zuerlein (15) did everything they could for Robert's Team in defeat. chase's Genius Team (7-2) will look to keep it rolling against Rougarou’s, while Robert's Team (3-6) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against 8th.

Matchup Timeline

  chase's Genius Team   Robert's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 281 yards and 2 touchdowns and running for 50 yards against the Jaguars, Watson tallied 24.24 points this week. He just beat his 23.04-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. Watson ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Deshaun Watson

Top Player Comparison

chase's Genius Team
Points
% of total points 109.14
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
38.2
19.43
35%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
24.24
23.04
22.2%
3
Allen Robinson II
WR
11.6
13.76
10.6%
4
Hayden Hurst
TE
9.7
10
8.9%
Robert's Team
Points
% of total points 106.88
1
Drew Brees
QB
22.68
20.23
21.2%
2
Greg Zuerlein
K
15
7.65
14%
3
Jerick McKinnon
RB
14.3
10.44
13.4%
4
Julio Jones
WR
13.9
16.16
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was chase's Genius Team who owned the lead, 87.44-56.10. Deshaun Watson had a 77-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard touchdown pass for chase's Genius Team, while Dalvin Cook had a 70-yard touchdown run. Julio Jones made the highlight reel for Robert's Team with a 21-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
CeeDee Lamb had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Robert's Team, who trailed 94.44-84.20 after the late slate.
Sunday Night
Drew Brees had a 40-yard pass for Robert's Team, helping the team to a 106.88-106.14 lead.

Points By Position

  chase's Genius Team   Robert's Team

What If

chase's Genius Team would have beaten five other teams besides Robert's Team this week.
Robert's Team would have lost to three other teams besides chase's Genius Team this week.
If they played Robert's Team every week, chase's Genius Team would be 5-4 this season.
Had they played each other last week, Robert's Team would have been victorious over chase's Genius Team 91.7-65.4.
chase's Genius Team would be 6-2 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Robert's Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as chase's Genius Team, Robert's Team would be 6-2.
If chase's Genius Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 47-34.
If they played every team every week, Robert's Team would be 39-42.

More from Yahoo Sports

chase's Genius Team
Clutch win this week, chase's Genius Team. You know who else comes through when you need them the most? Yahoo's team of fantasy experts. Find more Help from Yahoo's Fantasy Experts.
Robert's Team
With a losing streak that long, Robert's Team clearly isn't paying attention to Yahoo's experts. Let's change that. Be sure to read the latest installment of Early Pickups.