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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Valyrian Steelers
7-0-1 131
146.53
 
VS
proj
Keith's Optimal Team
72 0-7-1
63.21

Valyrian Steelers defeat Keith's Optimal Team for sixth straight win in 131-72 beatdown

Valyrian Steelers extended their win streak to six games with a convincing victory over Keith's Optimal Team, cruising to a 131-72 win. Valyrian Steelers got out to a 25-point lead on Thursday behind Kyler Murray and never let go of it. Ryan Tannehill (265 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds) and Kirk Cousins (184 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 18 Rush Yds) were the leaders for Keith's Optimal Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Valyrian Steelers have knocked off Keith's Optimal Team, after winning 186-171 in their last matchup. Valyrian Steelers (7-0-1) will look to build on their success against warners heros, while Keith's Optimal Team (0-7-1) try to get back on track against tyler's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Valyrian Steelers   Keith's Optimal Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Stafford overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 53 points against his 39.7-point projection. In a 38-22 win over the Texans, he passed for 305 yards and 3 touchdowns. Stafford ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Matthew Stafford

Top Player Comparison

Valyrian Steelers
Points
% of total points 131
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
53
39.7
40.5%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
38
36.65
29%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
25
43.99
19.1%
4
Mac Jones
QB
15
26.19
11.5%
Keith's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 72
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
47
27.72
65.3%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
25
35.49
34.7%
3
%
4
%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Valyrian Steelers had a 116-47 lead. Matthew Stafford had a 68-yard pass and a 52-yard pass for Valyrian Steelers, while Joe Burrow had a 54-yard pass. Ryan Tannehill made the highlight reel for Keith's Optimal Team with a 57-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Mac Jones had a 44-yard pass for Valyrian Steelers to contribute to a 131-47 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Kirk Cousins had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Keith's Optimal Team, who trailed 131-72 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Valyrian Steelers   Keith's Optimal Team
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the midway mark. How about we take a closer look at the Standings?
Valyrian Steelers
Valyrian Steelers have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 214 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Matthew Stafford
MVP
2477 Pass Yds, 22 Pass TDs
Kyler Murray
Best Drafted
2276 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 147 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Mac Jones
Best Acquisition
1997 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
Keith's Optimal Team
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Despite averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 124, Keith's Optimal Team boasts the No. 4 position in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
1953 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Lamar Jackson
Best Drafted
1943 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 480 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

Keith's Optimal Team have a losing record against Valyrian Steelers this season, with a record of 0-2-1.
You're not even getting their "A" game. Valyrian Steelers have a winning record vs Keith's Optimal Team this season despite averaging fewer points against them (167) than their average (213.88).
Get on their level! Keith's Optimal Team have lost their last six weeks, while Valyrian Steelers have won six straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Keith's Optimal Team need some help then, averaging just 124.13 versus Valyrian Steelers's 213.88.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Valyrian Steelers (7-0-1) have a better record than Keith's Optimal Team (0-7-1).
Even the computers think Valyrian Steelers have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (165.05) than Keith's Optimal Team (118.69).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Keith's Optimal Team has left more points on the bench this season (374) than Valyrian Steelers (294).
Once Valyrian Steelers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Keith's Optimal Team (3 vs 0).
Valyrian Steelers laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Keith's Optimal Team (0).
Valyrian Steelers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Keith's Optimal Team (1 vs 0).
Valyrian Steelers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Keith's Optimal Team (7 vs 5).
Valyrian Steelers have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Keith's Optimal Team (31 vs 13).
By position, Valyrian Steelers have outscored Keith's Optimal Team at QB this season.
Valyrian Steelers has a higher average scoring margin (56) than Keith's Optimal Team this season (-49).
The starters for Valyrian Steelers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Keith's Optimal Team (2).
Don't worry Keith's Optimal Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!