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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Comeback Kid
3-6 43
48.73
 
VS
proj
The Alphas
35 4-5
62.08

Offensively challenged Comeback Kid defeat The Alphas, 43-35

With the 10th-ranked point total in the league for the week, Comeback Kid were fortunate to earn a victory against a team that had an even worse week, securing a 43-35 victory over The Alphas. Comeback Kid took an 11-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from Justin Jefferson (13 points) and Damien Harris (9) and never looked back. Jalen Hurts (162 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 62 Rush Yds) and the Denver Broncos defense (16 Pts Allowed, 290 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) led the charge for The Alphas in the loss. Comeback Kid (3-6) will look to maintain their winning ways against Jaguar Steelers, while The Alphas (4-5) attempt to get back in the win column against Brown Sugar.

Matchup Timeline

  Comeback Kid   The Alphas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jefferson overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 13 points against his 10.65-point projection. During a 34-31 loss to the Ravens, he racked up 80 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass. Jefferson ranks #56 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Comeback Kid
Points
% of total points 43
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
13
10.65
30.2%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
10
9.59
23.3%
3
Damien Harris
RB
9
10.28
20.9%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
7
8.85
16.3%
The Alphas
Points
% of total points 35
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
16
20.33
45.7%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
7
3.88
20%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
5
8.97
14.3%
4
Chase Claypool
WR
4
9.39
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Jefferson had a 50-yard touchdown catch for Comeback Kid, helping the team to a 26-15 lead.
Sunday Late
Jalen Hurts had a 28-yard touchdown pass for The Alphas, who trailed 36-31 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Comeback Kid   The Alphas

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Comeback Kid scored fewer points in this one (43) than their season average of 86.
We heard scoring helps you win. Comeback Kid are doing a better job of that, averaging 86 versus The Alphas's 79.22.
You can't win if you don't play. The Alphas has left more points on the bench this season (321) than Comeback Kid (211).
Comeback Kid are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than The Alphas (1).
Comeback Kid are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than The Alphas (0 vs 1).
Comeback Kid should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than The Alphas (4 vs 3).
By position, Comeback Kid have outscored The Alphas at QB, RB, and WR this season.
There's not much good to say about The Alphas this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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