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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Steel City Irish
4-6 142
152.99
 
VS
proj
Steel City Mutt
111.9 7-3
161.16

Steel City Mutt fall short of predictions, succumb to Steel City Irish in 142.00-111.90 rout

Steel City Mutt underperformed their projected point total, as Steel City Irish cruised to a 142.00-111.90 win. Steel City Irish pulled out to an early 15.15-point lead on Thursday. Steel City Mutt came back to take the lead during the early games on Sunday, powered by Dak Prescott (33.3 points) and the Buffalo Bills defense (27). Unphased, Steel City Irish pulled it together later that night, as Derek Carr (24.85 points) and Tyreek Hill (23.35) put them back in the lead for good. This marks the first time this season Steel City Irish have knocked off Steel City Mutt, after falling 153.1-116.25 in their last matchup. Steel City Irish (4-6) will look to add to their success against Double E, while Steel City Mutt (7-3) attempt to get some positive momentum against keith's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Steel City Irish   Steel City Mutt

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Carter overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 16.05 points against his 11.55-point projection. In a 45-17 loss to the Bills, he racked up 82 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Carter ranks #74 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Michael Carter

Top Player Comparison

Steel City Irish
Points
% of total points 142
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
28.9
29.6
20.4%
2
Derek Carr
QB
24.85
27.42
17.5%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
23.35
16.35
16.4%
4
Michael Carter
RB
16.05
11.55
11.3%
Steel City Mutt
Points
% of total points 111.9
1
Dak Prescott
QB
33.3
35.24
29.8%
2
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
27
32.92
24.1%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
20.05
17.38
17.9%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.15
19.54
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Chris Boswell had a 51-yard field goal for Steel City Irish, who trailed 85.60-84.25 after the early round of games.
Sunday Night
Derek Carr had a 37-yard touchdown pass for Steel City Irish, contributing to a 142.00-111.90 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Steel City Irish   Steel City Mutt

StatSmack

By position, Steel City Irish have outscored Steel City Mutt at WR and TE this season.
The starters for Steel City Irish had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Steel City Mutt (0).
There's not much good to say about Steel City Mutt this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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