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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Last Action Herbert
5-3 112.92
117
 
VS
proj
You're Fired!
110.06 4-4
118.51

Despite top scorer Carter, You're Fired! fall to Last Action Herbert in 112.92-110.06 duel

You're Fired! had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with RB Michael Carter accumulating 27.7 points, the fifth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Last Action Herbert, who eked out a 112.92-110.06 victory. You're Fired! had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Last Action Herbert led 112.92-101.06 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 9 points from Evan Engram on Monday night for You're Fired!. Last Action Herbert were led by Joe Mixon (23.1 points) and Eli Mitchell (21.7). Last Action Herbert (5-3) will look to add to their success against I'll be back, while You're Fired! (4-4) attempt to get some positive momentum against Gronk the Barbarian.

Matchup Timeline

  Last Action Herbert   You're Fired!

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense (11 Pts Allowed, 262 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 11 points against the Dolphins in Week 8. They scored right around their 10.54-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Bills defense ranks #81 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Last Action Herbert
Points
% of total points 112.92
1
Joe Mixon
RB
23.1
14.44
20.5%
2
Eli Mitchell
RB
21.7
10.83
19.2%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
21.4
17.87
19%
4
Justin Herbert
QB
15.82
22.21
14%
You're Fired!
Points
% of total points 110.06
1
Michael Carter
RB
27.7
10.24
25.2%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
23
17.7
20.9%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
12
8
10.9%
4
Younghoe Koo
K
10
7.66
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was You're Fired! who emerged with the lead, 81.76-71.90. For Last Action Herbert, Joe Mixon had a 46-yard catch. Cooper Kupp had a 52-yard catch for You're Fired!, while Younghoe Koo had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for Last Action Herbert to contribute to a 112.92-88.66 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Last Action Herbert   You're Fired!

What If

Last Action Herbert would have beaten four other teams besides You're Fired! this week.
You're Fired! would have lost to four other teams besides Last Action Herbert this week.
If they played You're Fired! every week, Last Action Herbert would be 4-4 this season.
You're Fired! would have topped Last Action Herbert 152.04-131.3 had they played each other last week.
Last Action Herbert would be 5-2 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as You're Fired!.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Last Action Herbert, You're Fired! would be 5-2.
If Last Action Herbert had played every team in the league each week, they would be 36-36.
If they played every team every week, You're Fired! would be 43-29.

Next Week Preview

Last Action Herbert
Week 9 features two teams heading in opposite directions, as Last Action Herbert (5-3) enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (I'll be back, 3-5), come in as losers of two straight. Through eight weeks of action, Last Action Herbert have tallied the fifth-most points in the league. I'll be back (111.21 PPG) are ranked last. Over the last two weeks, Last Action Herbert have put up 122.11 points per game, while I'll be back have averaged only 91.31 per contest.
You're Fired!
Two teams sporting matching 4-4 records, fourth-place You're Fired! will now have a date with fifth-place Gronk the Barbarian next week. Each side has multiple bye weeks to think about in Week 9, as Terry McLaurin, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense, and Rob Gronkowski are off for Gronk the Barbarian while Chris Godwin and Antonio Gibson will be out for You're Fired!.