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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Quaid-er-ade
6-4 83.48
102.13
 
VS
proj
Ventura Commanders
79.66 1-9
84.56

Quaid-er-ade come back to hand Ventura Commanders ninth consecutive loss in 83.48-79.66 nailbiter

Quaid-er-ade rallied to earn an 83.48-79.66 win to hand Ventura Commanders their ninth straight loss. Quaid-er-ade trailed 79.66-63.68 heading into Monday night, but the squad roared back behind Terry McLaurin, who caught 8 passes for 128 yards for 12.8 points, and the Philadelphia Eagles defense, who allowed 32 points, surrendered 330 yards, and forced 2 turnovers (7 points). Aaron Rodgers (24.86 points) and Dalvin Cook (20.6) led the way for Ventura Commanders in the loss. Quaid-er-ade (6-4) will look to maintain their momentum against La Dama, while Ventura Commanders (1-9) will attempt to right the ship against Mermen.

Matchup Timeline

  Quaid-er-ade   Ventura Commanders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McLaurin overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 12.8 points against his 7.61-point projection. During a 32-21 win over the Eagles, he caught 8 passes for 128 yards . McLaurin ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Terry McLaurin

Top Player Comparison

Quaid-er-ade
Points
% of total points 83.48
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
22
16.1
26.4%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
16.48
19.53
19.7%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
12.8
7.61
15.3%
4
Dameon Pierce
RB
10.2
13.35
12.2%
Ventura Commanders
Points
% of total points 79.66
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
24.86
17.47
31.2%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
20.6
12.89
25.9%
3
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
8
6.04
10%
4
Tyler Higbee
TE
7.3
5.36
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Quaid-er-ade boasted a 59.28-38.40 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass for Quaid-er-ade, while Dameon Pierce had a 44-yard run. Dalvin Cook made the highlight reel for Ventura Commanders with an 81-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Aaron Rodgers had a 58-yard touchdown pass and a 39-yard touchdown pass for Ventura Commanders, contributing to a 74.56-59.28 lead for the team.
Monday
Terry McLaurin had a 41-yard catch for Quaid-er-ade on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Quaid-er-ade   Ventura Commanders

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Quaid-er-ade scored fewer points in this one (83.48) than their season average of 92.36.
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Ventura Commanders. They've lost nine in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Quaid-er-ade are doing a better job of that, averaging 92.36 versus Ventura Commanders's 81.21.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Quaid-er-ade (6-4) have a better record than Ventura Commanders (1-9).
Even the machines think Quaid-er-ade have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (98.09) than Ventura Commanders (91.97).
Quaid-er-ade don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ventura Commanders (3 vs 0).
Quaid-er-ade laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Ventura Commanders (0).
Quaid-er-ade are clutch masters, with more close wins than Ventura Commanders (2 vs 0).
Quaid-er-ade should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Ventura Commanders (4 vs 0).
Ventura Commanders have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Quaid-er-ade (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Quaid-er-ade have outscored Ventura Commanders at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Quaid-er-ade has a higher average scoring margin (9) than Ventura Commanders this season (-25).
The starters for Quaid-er-ade had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Ventura Commanders (3).
Don't worry Ventura Commanders, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Quaid-er-ade
You know Quaid-er-ade, the good news is that we won this matchup by almost four points. The better news is that we've proven we're even better than this, as our scoring average through nine weeks was 93.34. So yes, we're happy to have gotten this victory, but let's also get back up to where we know we can be!
Ventura Commanders
Fortunately, this week's problem isn't exactly rocket science, Ventura Commanders. Choosing to start Clyde Edwards-Helaire in a fantasy matchup where every point mattered... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time?