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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
The Cardiac Comeback
5-3 89
106.14
 
VS
proj
Naperville Methlab
78 5-3
98.55

The Cardiac Comeback come back to top Naperville Methlab for third straight win, 89-78

The Cardiac Comeback extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Naperville Methlab, staging a comeback for an 89-78 win. Trailing 78-77 heading into Monday night, The Cardiac Comeback staged a comeback behind Devontae Booker (60 Rush Yds, 65 Rec Yds). Joe Mixon (20 points) and Michael Pittman Jr. (20) did their part for Naperville Methlab in the loss. The Cardiac Comeback (5-3) will look to maintain their momentum against Arizona Mini Teeth, while Naperville Methlab (5-3) take on Six Mile Jets in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  The Cardiac Comeback   Naperville Methlab

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Booker (60 Rush Yds, 65 Rec Yds) scored 12 points in a 20-17 lost to the Chiefs in Week 8. He scored 25.8% more than his 9.54-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Booker will face the Raiders next week.
Devontae Booker

Top Player Comparison

The Cardiac Comeback
Points
% of total points 89
1
A.J. Brown
WR
24
12.38
27%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
16
14.27
18%
3
Devontae Booker
RB
12
9.54
13.5%
4
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
12
11.54
13.5%
Naperville Methlab
Points
% of total points 78
1
Joe Mixon
RB
20
11.07
25.6%
2
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
20
8.99
25.6%
3
Jalen Hurts
QB
12
28.18
15.4%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
6
16.92
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, The Cardiac Comeback became the proud owner of a 76-72 lead. A.J. Brown had a 57-yard touchdown catch for The Cardiac Comeback, while Diontae Johnson had a 50-yard catch. Joe Mixon made the highlight reel for Naperville Methlab with a 46-yard catch.

Points By Position

  The Cardiac Comeback   Naperville Methlab

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. The Cardiac Comeback scored fewer points in this one (89) than their season average of 98.88.
The Cardiac Comeback are on fire, with victories in three straight weeks.
By position, The Cardiac Comeback have outscored Naperville Methlab at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for The Cardiac Comeback had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Naperville Methlab (1).
Hey Naperville Methlab, 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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