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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Aiyukidding Me
5-3 236.52
235.54
 
VS
proj
Keen Tung Yuen cats
168.14 3-5
259.23

Keen Tung Yuen cats lose to Aiyukidding Me, 236.52-168.14

Keen Tung Yuen cats failed to rise to the occasion, as Aiyukidding Me secured a 236.52-168.14 win. Aiyukidding Me never trailed in this one after taking a 25.36-point lead on Thursday behind Kyler Murray (11.06 points) and Zach Ertz (6.2). Chris Godwin (8 Rec, 140 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Adam Thielen (6 Rec, 78 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Keen Tung Yuen cats in the loss. This marks the second time this season Aiyukidding Me have taken down Keen Tung Yuen cats, after falling 266.2-238.36 in their last matchup. Aiyukidding Me (5-3) will look to build on their success against Vest of Friends, while Keen Tung Yuen cats (3-5) take on Akmal's Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Aiyukidding Me   Keen Tung Yuen cats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Woods (22 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 35 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 19.2 points in a 38-22 win over the Texans in Week 8. His scoring output was 45% more than his 13.24-point projection and was much higher than his 12.6-point season scoring average. Woods ranks #55 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Robert Woods

Top Player Comparison

Aiyukidding Me
Points
% of total points 236.52
1
Josh Allen
QB
29.46
25.58
12.5%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
26.5
15.56
11.2%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.4
16.96
9%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
20.2
10.79
8.5%
Keen Tung Yuen cats
Points
% of total points 168.14
1
Chris Godwin
WR
24
14.01
14.3%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
16.8
13.78
10%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
15.82
21.03
9.4%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
12.8
13.72
7.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Aiyukidding Me who emerged with the lead, 157.42-74.02. A.J. Brown had a 57-yard touchdown catch for Aiyukidding Me, while Brandin Cooks had a 45-yard touchdown catch. Diontae Johnson made the highlight reel for Keen Tung Yuen cats with a 50-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for Keen Tung Yuen cats, while Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch for the team, who trailed 177.62-119.64 after the late slate.
Sunday Night
Adam Thielen had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Keen Tung Yuen cats, who trailed 201.12-159.14 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Aiyukidding Me   Keen Tung Yuen cats
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's about time catch up on the Standings.
Aiyukidding Me
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Aiyukidding Me holding onto No. 2 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit is averaging only 234.42 points per game through eight weeks, 3rd-best in the league. Nevertheless, Aiyukidding Me is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
1972 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 269 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Kyler Murray
Best Drafted
2276 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 147 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Acquisition
64 Rec, 735 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Keen Tung Yuen cats
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good. Despite averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 216.53, Keen Tung Yuen cats holds the No. 4 position in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Derrick Henry
MVP
937 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 154 Rec Yds
Jalen Hurts
Best Drafted
1819 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 432 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Justin Herbert
Best Acquisition
1994 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs

StatSmack

Aiyukidding Me have a winning record against Keen Tung Yuen cats this season, with a record of 2-1.
We heard scoring helps you win. Keen Tung Yuen cats need some help then, averaging just 216.53 versus Aiyukidding Me's 234.42.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Aiyukidding Me (5-3) have a better record than Keen Tung Yuen cats (3-5).
Even the machines think Aiyukidding Me have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (250.29) than Keen Tung Yuen cats (236.36).
You can't win if you don't play. Aiyukidding Me has left fewer points on the bench this season (407.12) than Keen Tung Yuen cats (469.6).
Aiyukidding Me are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Keen Tung Yuen cats (0 vs 1).
By position, Aiyukidding Me have outscored Keen Tung Yuen cats at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Aiyukidding Me has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Keen Tung Yuen cats this season (-25).
There's not much good to say about Keen Tung Yuen cats this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!