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
Sesquipedantic Squad
4-5 85.88
105.87
 
VS
proj
The Phantom Limbs
81.66 4-5
92.01

Sesquipedantic Squad find way to defeat The Phantom Limbs in 85.88-81.66 duel

Both teams were unable to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point totals, but Sesquipedantic Squad did enough to get the best of The Phantom Limbs, squeaking by for an 85.88-81.66 victory. The Phantom Limbs made a run at it on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. Sesquipedantic Squad led 80.08-76.56 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 5.1 points from Tyler Higbee on Sunday night for The Phantom Limbs. Sesquipedantic Squad were led by Kirk Cousins, who passed for 187 yards and 2 touchdowns for 21.58 points, and Alvin Kamara, who racked up 104 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (16.4 points). Sesquipedantic Squad improve to 4-5 on the season, while The Phantom Limbs fall to 4-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Sesquipedantic Squad   The Phantom Limbs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 7 points, surrendering 301 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Packers, the Chiefs defense put up 11 points this week. Their scoring output was 59% more than their 6.92-point projection and was higher than their 8-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense will face the Raiders next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Sesquipedantic Squad
Points
% of total points 85.88
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
21.58
19.25
25.1%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
16.4
16.51
19.1%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
11
6.92
12.8%
4
Justin Tucker
K
10
10.53
11.6%
The Phantom Limbs
Points
% of total points 81.66
1
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
21.86
18.17
26.8%
2
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
17
8
20.8%
3
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
13.6
9.17
16.7%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
8.5
12.81
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which The Phantom Limbs had a 71.56-64.78 lead. For Sesquipedantic Squad, Kirk Cousins had a 50-yard touchdown pass. Teddy Bridgewater had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for The Phantom Limbs, while Cordarrelle Patterson had a 64-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Sesquipedantic Squad   The Phantom Limbs

StatSmack

Sesquipedantic Squad don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Phantom Limbs (2 vs 1).
Sesquipedantic Squad are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than The Phantom Limbs (1 vs 2).
Sesquipedantic Squad should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than The Phantom Limbs (3 vs 2).
Sesquipedantic Squad have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than The Phantom Limbs (34 vs 28).
The Phantom Limbs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Sesquipedantic Squad (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Sesquipedantic Squad have outscored The Phantom Limbs at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Hey The Phantom Limbs, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

More from Yahoo Sports

Sesquipedantic Squad
Way to hold on for the win, Sesquipedantic Squad. Hopefully Yahoo's experts can make sure it's not as nerve-wracking next week. Find more Help from Yahoo's Fantasy Experts.
The Phantom Limbs
Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades, The Phantom Limbs. The team of experts at Yahoo can help put you over the edge next week. Be sure to read the latest installment of Early Pickups.