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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Vandals
6-3 131.85
160.44
 
VS
proj
Rooster's
99.2 2-7
129.87

Vandals hand Rooster's fifth straight loss in 131.85-99.20 drubbing

Vandals cruised to a 131.85-99.20 victory to hand Rooster's their fifth consecutive loss. Rooster's got out to a 9.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Vandals after that. They were led by Cordarrelle Patterson (22.85 points) and DeVonta Smith (22.6). Brandon Aiyuk (20.4 points) and the Miami Dolphins defense (17) did their part for Rooster's in defeat. Vandals (6-3) will look to get another win against GreatPlainsDrifters, while Rooster's (2-7) take on Dirty Dogs in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Vandals   Rooster's

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cardinals defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 12 points against their 5.66-point projection. In a 31-17 win over the 49ers, they allowed 17 points, surrendered 337 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Cardinals defense ranks #86 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

Vandals
Points
% of total points 131.85
1
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
22.85
15.12
17.3%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
22.6
14.15
17.1%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
14.1
31.24
10.7%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
12
5.66
9.1%
Rooster's
Points
% of total points 99.2
1
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
20.4
12.19
20.6%
2
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
17
8
17.1%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
15.2
17.95
15.3%
4
Hunter Henry
TE
9.9
9.71
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Rooster's emerged with a 78.80-45.45 lead. For Vandals, Cordarrelle Patterson had a 64-yard catch. Dalvin Cook made the highlight reel for Rooster's with a 66-yard run.
Sunday Late
DeVonta Smith had a 28-yard touchdown catch for Vandals, who trailed 99.20-94.15 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Vandals   Rooster's

Game Notes

Just three of the 11 starters on Vandals scored more than their projected point totals.
Rooster's had only three of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Rooster's could have used points from Nelson Agholor and Joey Slye, as both put up goose eggs.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
Not only did Vandals earn the W, but they also covered the 30.57-point forecasted margin of victory.
Vandals moves to (4-1) in blowout games this season, while Rooster's falls to (0-6).

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