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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Aj's Best Team
3-6 106.8
132.86
 
VS
proj
john's Top-Notch Team
83.7 3-6
118.91

Aj's Best Team come back to hand john's Top-Notch Team third consecutive loss in 106.8-83.7 beatdown

Aj's Best Team cruised to a 106.8-83.7 victory to hand john's Top-Notch Team their third consecutive loss. john's Top-Notch Team grabbed a 1.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Aj's Best Team after that. They were led by DeVonta Smith, who caught 5 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown for 22.6 points, and Robert Woods, who caught 7 passes for 98 yards (17.4 points). Jalen Hurts (162 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 62 Rush Yds) and Justin Jefferson (11 Rush Yds, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading performers for john's Top-Notch Team in defeat. Aj's Best Team (3-6) will look to maintain their winning ways against Roberts renegades, while john's Top-Notch Team (3-6) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against Kevin's Hose bangers.

Matchup Timeline

  Aj's Best Team   john's Top-Notch Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith (5 Rec, 116 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 22.6 points against the Chargers in Week 9. His scoring output was 58.9% more than his 14.22-point projection and was much higher than his 11.63-point season scoring average. Smith ranks #90 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
DeVonta Smith

Top Player Comparison

Aj's Best Team
Points
% of total points 106.8
1
DeVonta Smith
WR
22.6
14.22
21.2%
2
Robert Woods
WR
17.4
15.82
16.3%
3
Josh Allen
QB
15.2
29.7
14.2%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
15.2
18.01
14.2%
john's Top-Notch Team
Points
% of total points 83.7
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
18.3
23.84
21.9%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
17
16.39
20.3%
3
Darren Waller
TE
16.2
16.64
19.4%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
11
5.22
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, john's Top-Notch Team owned a 54.1-52.3 lead. For Aj's Best Team, Dalvin Cook had a 66-yard run. Justin Jefferson made the highlight reel for john's Top-Notch Team with a 50-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was john's Top-Notch Team who owned the lead, 83.7-74.9. For Aj's Best Team, DeVonta Smith had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for john's Top-Notch Team with a 28-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Aj's Best Team   john's Top-Notch Team

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Aj's Best Team scored less in this one (106.8) than their season average of 118.28.
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're john's Top-Notch Team. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. john's Top-Notch Team need some help then, averaging just 111.47 versus Aj's Best Team's 118.28.
In dire times, at least Aj's Best Team keep it close. They've been blown out less times than john's Top-Notch Team (2 vs 5).
Aj's Best Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than john's Top-Notch Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Aj's Best Team have outscored john's Top-Notch Team at QB and RB this season.
Hey john's Top-Notch Team, 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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