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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Cardinal Sins
5-4 92.9
98.91
 
VS
proj
Tokyo Terminators
90.44 5-4
78.79

Tokyo Terminators defy projections but lose to Cardinal Sins in 92.90-90.44 battle

Cardinal Sins fell short of projections while Tokyo Terminators exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to win 98.91-78.79, Cardinal Sins squeaked by for a 92.90-90.44 win over Tokyo Terminators. Tokyo Terminators made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Cardinal Sins led 86.20-73.30 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 17.14 points from Justin Fields on Monday night for Tokyo Terminators. Cardinal Sins were led by James Conner (96 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Jordan Love (190 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 23 Rush Yds). Cardinal Sins (5-4) will look to sustain their momentum against Karcass City Creeps, while Tokyo Terminators (5-4) attempt to get back in the win column against Juda's Goats.

Matchup Timeline

  Cardinal Sins   Tokyo Terminators

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Conner scored 34.3 points in a 31-17 win over the 49ers to more-than-quadruple his 7.5-point projection. He racked up 173 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player in the league this season. In Week 10, Conner and the Cardinals will battle the Panthers.
James Conner

Top Player Comparison

Cardinal Sins
Points
% of total points 92.9
1
James Conner
RB
34.3
7.5
36.9%
2
Jordan Love
QB
11.9
18.27
12.8%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
11.4
10.57
12.3%
4
Evan Engram
TE
9.8
4.97
10.5%
Tokyo Terminators
Points
% of total points 90.44
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
20
8.64
22.1%
2
Justin Fields
QB
17.14
14.23
19%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
11.6
9.78
12.8%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
9.5
12.04
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Evan Engram had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Cardinal Sins, who trailed 73.30-29.70 after the early games.
Sunday Late
James Conner had a 45-yard touchdown catch for Cardinal Sins, while Jordan Love had a 20-yard touchdown pass, helping Cardinal Sins to an 81.20-73.30 lead.
Monday
Justin Fields had a 50-yard pass for Tokyo Terminators.

Points By Position

  Cardinal Sins   Tokyo Terminators

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Cardinal Sins scored less in this one (92.9) than their season average of 102.21.
Even the computers think Cardinal Sins have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (107.9) than Tokyo Terminators (100.18).
Cardinal Sins don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tokyo Terminators (3 vs 1).
Cardinal Sins are clutch masters, with more close wins than Tokyo Terminators (1 vs 0).
Tokyo Terminators have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (6) than Cardinal Sins (4) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Cardinal Sins have outscored Tokyo Terminators at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Cardinal Sins has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Tokyo Terminators this season (-4).
The starters for Cardinal Sins had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Tokyo Terminators (1).
Hey Tokyo Terminators, 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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