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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
ND IRISH
6-2 159.5
164.98
 
VS
proj
HUGH JASSEL
104.46 2-6
138.23

ND IRISH climb into top spot in 159.50-104.46 beatdown

ND IRISH jumped into first place in EAS Championship with a dominant victory over HUGH JASSEL, cruising to a 159.50-104.46 win. HUGH JASSEL pulled out to a 3.56-point lead on Thursday, but it was all ND IRISH after that. They were led by Matthew Stafford (30.2 points) and Tyler Lockett (26.2). Deebo Samuel (23.1 points) and Cole Beasley (21) led the charge for HUGH JASSEL in defeat. This marks the second time this season ND IRISH have taken down HUGH JASSEL, after winning 153.9-124.42 in their last matchup. ND IRISH (6-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Cowboy, while HUGH JASSEL (2-6) try to get back in the win column against Kookz.

Matchup Timeline

  ND IRISH   HUGH JASSEL

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 24 points against his 18.44-point projection. In a 24-21 win over the Cardinals, he racked up 110 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Jones ranks #27 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

ND IRISH
Points
% of total points 159.5
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
30.2
27.71
18.9%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
26.2
13.32
16.4%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
24
18.44
15%
4
Darrell Henderson Jr.
RB
22.3
18.99
14%
HUGH JASSEL
Points
% of total points 104.46
1
Deebo Samuel
WR
23.1
17.77
22.1%
2
Cole Beasley
WR
21
12.31
20.1%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19.66
23.9
18.8%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
12
22.08
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was ND IRISH who emerged with the lead, 116.20-74.36. For ND IRISH, Matthew Stafford had a 68-yard pass and a 52-yard pass. Deebo Samuel made the highlight reel for HUGH JASSEL with an 83-yard catch and a 50-yard catch.

Points By Position

  ND IRISH   HUGH JASSEL
Standings Update
How about we take a closer look at the Standings? After all, we're already at the midpoint of the season, if you can believe it.
ND IRISH
ND IRISH may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the squad is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (161.54 ppg), propelling ND IRISH to the best record in the league and the No. 1 spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Davante Adams
MVP
52 Rec, 744 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
463 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 237 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
SF Defense
Best Acquisition
24.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 324.0 Avg Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers
HUGH JASSEL
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 135.56, HUGH JASSEL holds the No. 10 spot in the Standings, leaving the team on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
1894 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Deebo Samuel
Best Drafted
44 Rec, 819 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Tyler Boyd
Best Acquisition
37 Rec, 398 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. ND IRISH are doing a better job of that, averaging 161.54 versus HUGH JASSEL's 135.56.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" ND IRISH (6-2) have a better record than HUGH JASSEL (2-6).
Even the machines think ND IRISH have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (175.29) than HUGH JASSEL (152.97).
ND IRISH don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than HUGH JASSEL (4 vs 1).
ND IRISH should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than HUGH JASSEL (2 vs 1).
By position, ND IRISH have outscored HUGH JASSEL at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
ND IRISH don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
ND IRISH came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than HUGH JASSEL (1).
Hey HUGH JASSEL, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!