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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Die Happy
6-1 94.76
114.22
 
VS
proj
Amazeballs
86.9 2-5
112.48

Die Happy defeat Amazeballs for sixth straight win, 94.76-86.90

Die Happy extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought victory over Amazeballs, securing a 94.76-86.90 win. Die Happy jumped out to a 19.66-point lead on Thursday behind a stellar effort from Aaron Rodgers, who passed for 184 yards and 2 touchdowns. Amazeballs came back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Matthew Stafford (34.2 points) and Cooper Kupp (17.5). Not to be deterred, Die Happy got it going later that afternoon, as the New Orleans Saints defense (15 points) and Alvin Kamara (13.6) put them back ahead once and for all. This marks the first time this season Die Happy have knocked off Amazeballs, after falling 130.18-108.3 in their last matchup. Die Happy improve to 6-1 on the season, while Amazeballs fall to 2-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Die Happy   Amazeballs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense (27 Pts Allowed, 421 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 15 points against the Buccaneers in Week 8. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 5.53-point projection and was much higher than their 7.5-point season scoring average. The Saints defense ranks #98 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Falcons next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Die Happy
Points
% of total points 94.76
1
A.J. Brown
WR
20.5
12.63
21.6%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19.66
24.06
20.7%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
15
5.53
15.8%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
13.6
16.5
14.4%
Amazeballs
Points
% of total points 86.9
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
34.2
32.67
39.4%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
17.5
14.04
20.1%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
17
7.76
19.6%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
7
7.9
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Amazeballs emerged with a 59.70-50.16 lead. A.J. Brown had a 57-yard touchdown catch for Die Happy, while Tyler Bass had a 57-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Matthew Stafford hit Cooper Kupp for a 52-yard pass for Amazeballs. Stafford also lit up the scoreboard with a 68-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Mike Evans had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Die Happy to contribute to a 93.66-80.20 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Die Happy   Amazeballs

StatSmack

Die Happy are looking unstoppable, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Amazeballs need some help then, averaging just 107.03 versus Die Happy's 122.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Die Happy (6-1) have a better record than Amazeballs (2-5).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Amazeballs has left more points on the bench this season (454.02) than Die Happy (288.8).
Once Die Happy put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Amazeballs (4 vs 2).
Die Happy should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Amazeballs (3 vs 2).
Die Happy have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Amazeballs (30 vs 22).
Amazeballs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Die Happy (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Die Happy have outscored Amazeballs at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Die Happy has a higher average scoring margin (25) than Amazeballs this season (-12).
Don't worry Amazeballs, 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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