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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
New York Jets
5-3 219.66
222.71
 
VS
proj
Geonosis Bay Packers
147.64 5-3
167.77

Geonosis Bay Packers fall to New York Jets in 219.66-147.64 runaway

Geonosis Bay Packers underperformed their projected point total, as New York Jets rolled to a 219.66-147.64 win. Geonosis Bay Packers got out to a 23.10-point lead on Thursday, but it was all New York Jets after that. They were led by Cordarrelle Patterson, who racked up 72 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass for 18.2 points, and the Denver Broncos defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 342 yards, and intercepted 2 passes (17 points). Aaron Jones (59 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 51 Rec Yds) and Ben Roethlisberger (266 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) led the way for Geonosis Bay Packers in defeat. New York Jets (5-3) will look to add to their success against Kansas City Chiefs, while Geonosis Bay Packers (5-3) will try to get back in the win column against Baltimore Ravens.

Matchup Timeline

  New York Jets   Geonosis Bay Packers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 342 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Football Team, the Broncos defense put up 17 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 7.76-point projection and was much higher than their 8-point season scoring average. The Broncos defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

New York Jets
Points
% of total points 219.66
1
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
18.2
16.8
8.3%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
17
7.76
7.7%
3
Chase Edmonds
RB
15.9
15.64
7.2%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
15.16
24.36
6.9%
Geonosis Bay Packers
Points
% of total points 147.64
1
Aaron Jones
RB
24
18.44
16.3%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
16.64
21.88
11.3%
3
DeAndre Carter
WR
14.1
1.85
9.6%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
13
5.43
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, New York Jets emerged with a 122.70-100.74 lead. For New York Jets, Tee Higgins had a 54-yard catch. Ben Roethlisberger made the highlight reel for Geonosis Bay Packers with a 50-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was New York Jets who owned the lead, 159.70-137.14. For New York Jets, Mike Evans had a 41-yard touchdown catch. DeAndre Carter made the highlight reel for Geonosis Bay Packers with a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Kirk Cousins had a 20-yard touchdown pass for New York Jets to contribute to a 185.86-137.14 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  New York Jets   Geonosis Bay Packers

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. New York Jets scored more in this one (219.66) than their season average (204.48).
We heard scoring helps you win. Geonosis Bay Packers need some help then, averaging just 191.3 versus New York Jets's 204.48.
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. New York Jets has left fewer points on the bench this season (166.5) than Geonosis Bay Packers (278.24).
New York Jets should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Geonosis Bay Packers (3 vs 2).
New York Jets have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Geonosis Bay Packers (80 vs 61).
By position, New York Jets have outscored Geonosis Bay Packers at QB, RB, and WR this season.
The starters for New York Jets had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Geonosis Bay Packers (2).
Hey Geonosis Bay Packers, 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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