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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Eggy’s Power
4-5 145.85
169.08
 
VS
proj
Litswd
143.64 1-8
165.44

Eggy’s Power hand Litswd eighth straight loss in 145.85-143.64 nailbiter

Eggy’s Power squeaked by for a 145.85-143.64 victory to hand Litswd their eighth straight loss. Litswd had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Eggy’s Power led 145.85-132.64 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 11 points from the Pittsburgh Steelers defense on Monday night for Litswd. Cordarrelle Patterson (25.2 points) and Marquise Brown (23.8) were the top scorers for Eggy’s Power in the win. Eggy’s Power improve to 4-5 on the season, while Litswd fall to 1-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Eggy’s Power   Litswd

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Patterson (10 Rush Yds, 126 Rec Yds) scored 25.2 points against the Saints in Week 9. He scored 44.9% more than his 17.39-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. Patterson ranks #31 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Cordarrelle Patterson

Top Player Comparison

Eggy’s Power
Points
% of total points 145.85
1
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
25.2
17.39
17.3%
2
Marquise Brown
WR
23.8
16.81
16.3%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
21.4
19.27
14.7%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
19.6
25.97
13.4%
Litswd
Points
% of total points 143.64
1
Keenan Allen
WR
25.6
19.23
17.8%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
23.9
15.95
16.6%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
19.6
29.22
13.6%
4
Darren Waller
TE
19.4
19.05
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Cordarrelle Patterson had a 64-yard catch for Eggy’s Power, while Dalvin Cook had a 66-yard run, helping Eggy’s Power to a 131.45-71.60 lead.

Points By Position

  Eggy’s Power   Litswd

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Eggy’s Power scored fewer points in this one (145.85) than their season average of 182.81.
Litswd would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last eight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Litswd need some help then, averaging just 139.62 versus Eggy’s Power's 182.81.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Eggy’s Power (4-5) have a better record than Litswd (1-8).
Even the machines think Eggy’s Power have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (204.67) than Litswd (155.06).
Once Eggy’s Power put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Litswd (2 vs 0).
Eggy’s Power play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (1) than Litswd (2).
Eggy’s Power have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Litswd (1 vs 0).
Eggy’s Power have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Litswd (38 vs 31).
By position, Eggy’s Power have outscored Litswd at WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for Eggy’s Power had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Litswd (0).
Don't worry Litswd, 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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