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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
tyler's Team
4-5 183
151.4
 
VS
proj
Keith's Optimal Team
117 0-8-1
92.24

tyler's Team hand Keith's Optimal Team seventh straight loss in 183-117 romp

tyler's Team cruised to a 183-117 victory to hand Keith's Optimal Team their seventh consecutive loss. Keith's Optimal Team pulled out to a 7-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all tyler's Team after that. They were led by Justin Herbert, who passed for 356 yards , ran for 14 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 72 points, and Matt Ryan, who passed for 343 yards and 2 touchdowns (56 points). Lamar Jackson (266 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 120 Rush Yds) and Kirk Cousins (187 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) did everything they could for Keith's Optimal Team in the loss. This marks the third time this season tyler's Team have taken down Keith's Optimal Team, after winning 129-106 in their last matchup. tyler's Team (4-5) will look to build on their success against Valyrian Steelers, while Keith's Optimal Team (0-8-1) will face warners heros in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  tyler's Team   Keith's Optimal Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 343 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Saints, Ryan tallied 56 points this week. His scoring output nearly tripled his 19.08-point projection and was much higher than his 35.33-point season scoring average. Ryan ranks #23 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Matt Ryan

Top Player Comparison

tyler's Team
Points
% of total points 183
1
Justin Herbert
QB
72
37.14
39.3%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
56
19.08
30.6%
3
Josh Allen
QB
24
47.38
13.1%
4
Jalen Hurts
QB
24
26.65
13.1%
Keith's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 117
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
55
40.55
47%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
39
25.82
33.3%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
23
25.87
19.7%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Keith's Optimal Team who emerged with the lead, 94-87. For tyler's Team, Matt Ryan had a 64-yard pass and a 49-yard pass. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Keith's Optimal Team with a 50-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 49-yard pass for tyler's Team, while Jalen Hurts had a 28-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 183-94 lead for tyler's Team.

Points By Position

  tyler's Team   Keith's Optimal Team

StatSmack

tyler's Team are unstoppable against Keith's Optimal Team this season, with a record of 3-0.
You shouldn't be surprised by this. In three games vs Keith's Optimal Team this season, tyler's Team have averaged more points (179) than they usually score this season (168.33).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Keith's Optimal Team. They've lost seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. tyler's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 168.33 versus Keith's Optimal Team's 123.33.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" tyler's Team (4-5) have a better record than Keith's Optimal Team (0-8-1).
Even the machines think tyler's Team have better players. They have a higher projected points average (149.59) than Keith's Optimal Team (115.75).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Keith's Optimal Team has left more points on the bench this season (374) than tyler's Team (296).
Once tyler's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Keith's Optimal Team (2 vs 0).
tyler's Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Keith's Optimal Team (0).
tyler's Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Keith's Optimal Team (23 vs 15).
By position, tyler's Team have outscored Keith's Optimal Team at QB this season.
The starters for tyler's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Keith's Optimal Team (1).
Hey Keith's Optimal Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

tyler's Team
Wow, talk about a bounce-back! The GM of tyler's Team shrugged off their two-game winless skid by putting up a tremendous 183 points this past week.
Keith's Optimal Team
Fortunately, Week 9's problem was pretty easy to identify, Keith's Optimal Team. Starting Russell Wilson and Ryan Fitzpatrick in a fantasy matchup where your opponent put up 183 points... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time.