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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Win or die trying
5-3 255.06
207.74
 
VS
proj
Mike's Team
101.67 0-8
77.51

Win or die trying hand Mike's Team eighth consecutive loss in 255.06-101.67 drubbing

Win or die trying rolled to a 255.06-101.67 win to hand Mike's Team their eighth consecutive loss to open the season. It didn't take long to figure out who would lead the way in this matchup, as Win or die trying took a 58.17-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from the Philadelphia Eagles defense and A.J. Brown. the Eagles defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 228 yards, and forced a fumble for 32.91 points, while Brown caught 10 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown (26.3 points). Michael Carter (25.45 points) and Deebo Samuel (23.35) carried the flag for Mike's Team in defeat. Win or die trying improve to 5-3 on the season, while Mike's Team fall to 0-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Win or die trying   Mike's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense allowed only 6 points, surrendered 228 yards, and forced a fumble in a 44-6 win over the Lions. In doing so, they put up 32.91 points to more-than-triple their 10.64-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Win or die trying this week. Next week, the Eagles will battle the Chargers.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

Win or die trying
Points
% of total points 255.06
1
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
32.91
10.64
12.9%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
26.3
14.34
10.3%
3
Geno Smith
QB
23.45
17.85
9.2%
4
Darrell Henderson Jr.
RB
22.8
16.96
8.9%
Mike's Team
Points
% of total points 101.67
1
Michael Carter
RB
25.45
10.17
25%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
23.35
13.25
23%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
16.94
8.04
16.7%
4
Darrel Williams
RB
12.75
12.39
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Win or die trying owned a 127.91-69.74 lead. For Win or die trying, A.J. Brown had a 57-yard touchdown catch. Deebo Samuel had an 83-yard catch and a 50-yard catch for Mike's Team, while Tyler Boyd had a 46-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Taylor Heinicke had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Win or die trying, while Nelson Agholor had a 44-yard catch to contribute to a 245.81-80.67 lead for Win or die trying.

Points By Position

  Win or die trying   Mike's Team

StatSmack

Win or die trying must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (255.06) than their season average (194.24).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Mike's Team. They've dropped their last eight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Win or die trying are doing a better job of that, averaging 194.24 versus Mike's Team's 67.61.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Win or die trying (5-3) have a better record than Mike's Team (0-8).
Even the machines think Win or die trying have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (204.69) than Mike's Team (62.37).
Win or die trying don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mike's Team (3 vs 0).
Win or die trying laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Mike's Team (0).
Win or die trying have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Mike's Team (74 vs 45).
By position, Win or die trying have outscored Mike's Team at QB, RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
Win or die trying has a higher average scoring margin (33) than Mike's Team this season (-115).
Hey Mike's 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!

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