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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas
2-6 125.95
120.06
 
VS
proj
Hug It Out Bitch
117.15 4-4
127.18

YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas overcome starter's goose egg, come back to beat Hug It Out Bitch, 125.95-117.15

Despite a 0-point performance from Rob Gronkowski, YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas were able to persevere and earn the victory, coming from behind to earn a 125.95-117.15 win over Hug It Out Bitch. Despite trailing 102.15-90.55 heading into Monday night, YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas came storming back behind Tyreek Hill (12 Rec, 94 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Darrel Williams (49 Rush Yds, 61 Rec Yds). Joe Burrow (259 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Michael Pittman Jr. (10 Rec, 86 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) were the leading scorers for Hug It Out Bitch in the loss. YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas (2-6) will look to earn another win against GrundlePimp, while Hug It Out Bitch (4-4) attempt to right the ship against Pull Out Game.

Matchup Timeline

  YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas   Hug It Out Bitch

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 20 points against their 10.43-point projection. During a 17-10 win over the Football Team, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 342 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Broncos defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas
Points
% of total points 125.95
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
29.85
25.76
23.7%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.4
16.96
17%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
20
10.43
15.9%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
16.7
12.85
13.3%
Hug It Out Bitch
Points
% of total points 117.15
1
Joe Burrow
QB
28.85
27.02
24.6%
2
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
25.6
12.85
21.9%
3
Devontae Booker
RB
15
12.35
12.8%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
14.2
14.07
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Hug It Out Bitch who claimed the lead, 78.55-44.55. Ryan Tannehill had a 57-yard touchdown pass for YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas, while Tee Higgins had a 54-yard catch. Meanwhile, Joe Burrow had a 54-yard pass for Hug It Out Bitch, while Diontae Johnson had a 50-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Keenan Allen had a 41-yard catch for YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas, who trailed 87.95-81.25 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas   Hug It Out Bitch

Game Notes

YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas had six of their nine starters score higher than their projected point totals.
Hug It Out Bitch had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas won despite starting Rob Gronkowski, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas put up more points than their projected total, while Hug It Out Bitch failed to reach their projection.
The matchup's 8.8-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
This win concludes a three-match losing skid for YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas, while the loss caps a two-game unbeaten streak for Hug It Out Bitch.
Both of the wins for YOUalreadyKNOWsuckas have been upset wins.
A bright spot in the loss, Joe Burrow (28.85 points) posted the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

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