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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
GI Joe & Kyle
5-3 165.4
113.94
 
VS
proj
J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion
147.88 0-8
114.27

GI Joe & Kyle hand J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion eighth consecutive loss, 165.40-147.88

GI Joe & Kyle earned a 165.40-147.88 win to hand J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion their eighth consecutive loss to open the season. J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion took a 17.30-point lead on Thursday, but GI Joe & Kyle held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Alvin Kamara, who racked up 158 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns for 38.3 points, and Jalen Hurts, who passed for 285 yards and 4 touchdowns (32.4 points). Derrick Henry (219 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Kirk Cousins (232 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 22 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) carried the flag for J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion in the loss. GI Joe & Kyle (5-3) will look to sustain their winning ways against Lo-Ki Winners, while J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion (0-8) attempt to get back on track against Dr Strange.

Matchup Timeline

  GI Joe & Kyle   J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 76 yards from scrimmage and running for 2 touchdowns against the Dolphins, Williams tallied 21.1 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.47-point projection and was much higher than his 13.08-point season scoring average. Williams ranks #42 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Jamaal Williams

Top Player Comparison

GI Joe & Kyle
Points
% of total points 165.4
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
38.3
15.57
23.2%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
32.4
24.85
19.6%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
28.6
13.66
17.3%
4
Jamaal Williams
RB
21.1
8.47
12.8%
J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion
Points
% of total points 147.88
1
Derrick Henry
RB
39.3
17.89
26.6%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
25.48
19.72
17.2%
3
Mike Evans
WR
17.3
13.67
11.7%
4
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
17
10.1
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Mike Evans had a 51-yard catch for J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion, helping J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion to a 17.30-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for GI Joe & Kyle, while Alvin Kamara had a 36-yard touchdown catch, helping GI Joe & Kyle to a 135.00-99.78 lead.
Sunday Late
Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard run for J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion, who trailed 165.40-147.88 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  GI Joe & Kyle   J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. GI Joe & Kyle scored more in this one (165.4) than their season average (122.04).
J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. GI Joe & Kyle are doing a better job of that, averaging 122.04 versus J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion's 108.87.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GI Joe & Kyle (5-3) have a better record than J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion (0-8).
Once GI Joe & Kyle put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion (3 vs 0).
GI Joe & Kyle laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion (0).
GI Joe & Kyle have the clutch gene, with more close wins than J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion (1 vs 0).
By position, GI Joe & Kyle have outscored J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
GI Joe & Kyle don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for GI Joe & Kyle had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion (3).
Don't worry J.A.R.V.I.S.' Iron Legion, 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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