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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
NYG
4-4 94.62
108.74
 
VS
proj
Beckley Bombers
90.36 4-4
121.16

NYG manage to beat Beckley Bombers in 94.62-90.36 duel

Both teams fell short of expectations, but NYG did enough to get the best of Beckley Bombers, squeaking by for a 94.62-90.36 win. Beckley Bombers had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. NYG led 83.62-73.36 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 17 points from Patrick Mahomes on Monday night for Beckley Bombers. Aaron Rodgers (184 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Austin Ekeler (64 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 60 Rec Yds) were the top performers for NYG in the victory. This marks the first time this season NYG have taken down Beckley Bombers, after falling 115.56-81.22 in their last matchup. NYG (4-4) will look to keep it rolling against Broadway Ed, while Beckley Bombers (4-4) attempt to get back in the win column against Stewies Pigskinners.

Matchup Timeline

  NYG   Beckley Bombers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 306 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Browns, the Steelers defense tallied 11.46 points this week. Their scoring output was 49.2% more than their 7.68-point projection and was much higher than their 6.82-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense will face the Bears next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

NYG
Points
% of total points 94.62
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19.66
23.9
20.8%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
18.4
14.45
19.4%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
11.46
7.68
12.1%
4
Darrel Williams
RB
11
10.67
11.6%
Beckley Bombers
Points
% of total points 90.36
1
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
20.6
10.27
22.8%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
17
31.48
18.8%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
16.3
11.33
18%
4
Chuba Hubbard
RB
13.1
11.25
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Mike Evans had a 41-yard touchdown catch for NYG, contributing to a 75.62-65.56 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  NYG   Beckley Bombers

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. NYG are doing a better job of that, averaging 108.54 versus Beckley Bombers's 96.1.
Once NYG put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Beckley Bombers (2 vs 1).
NYG see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Beckley Bombers (0).
NYG have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Beckley Bombers (1 vs 0).
NYG should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Beckley Bombers (2 vs 0).
NYG have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Beckley Bombers (31 vs 24).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Beckley Bombers - they’ve made more transactions (4) than NYG (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, NYG have outscored Beckley Bombers at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for NYG had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Beckley Bombers (0).
Don't worry Beckley Bombers, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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