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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
PlayMakersV
4-4 140.14
96.6
 
VS
proj
Fieros
35.4 1-7
42.97

PlayMakersV hand Fieros seventh consecutive loss in 140.14-35.40 blowout

PlayMakersV rolled to a 140.14-35.40 win to hand Fieros their seventh consecutive loss. PlayMakersV got out to a 23.30-point lead on Thursday behind Leonard Fournette (13.3 points) and Ryan Succop (10) and never gave it up. Darnell Mooney (5 Rec, 70 Rec Yds) and Brandin Cooks (4 Rec, 73 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Fieros in defeat. PlayMakersV (4-4) will look to add to their success against Lamda's Legendary Team, while Fieros (1-7) will face off against gabriel's Genius Team in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  PlayMakersV   Fieros

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Wilson Jr. (14 Rush Yds, 21 Rec Yds) scored 4.5 points in a 31-14 win over the Rams in Week 8. He crushed his 0.32-point projection and overachieved for the fifth time this season. Wilson Jr. will face the Chargers next week.
Jeff Wilson Jr.

Top Player Comparison

PlayMakersV
Points
% of total points 140.14
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
27.9
17.34
19.9%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
26.64
21.12
19%
3
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
17.8
11.73
12.7%
4
Kyle Pitts
TE
16.5
6.7
11.8%
Fieros
Points
% of total points 35.4
1
Darnell Mooney
WR
9.5
6.23
26.8%
2
Brandin Cooks
WR
9.3
9.33
26.3%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
7
5.89
19.8%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
5.6
13.59
15.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 38-yard touchdown pass for PlayMakersV, helping the team to a 121.14-20.50 lead.
Sunday Late
Brandin Cooks had a 44-yard catch for Fieros, who trailed 140.14-35.40 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  PlayMakersV   Fieros
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the season, and that means it's time refresh the Standings.
PlayMakersV
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see PlayMakersV making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 105.85 points per game through eight weeks, 6th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
1993 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 299 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Leonard Fournette
Best Drafted
386 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 273 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Rhamondre Stevenson
Best Acquisition
558 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 217 Rec Yds
Fieros
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 76.32, Fieros boasts the No. 10 position in the Standings, leaving the squad with some work to do in order to make the playoffs.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2159 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs, 113 Rush Yds
Deebo Samuel
Best Drafted
138 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 387 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Raheem Mostert
Best Acquisition
452 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

PlayMakersV must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (140.14) than their season average (105.85).
Fieros are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. PlayMakersV are doing a better job of that, averaging 105.85 versus Fieros's 76.32.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. PlayMakersV (4-4) have a better record than Fieros (1-7).
Even the machines think PlayMakersV have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (105.78) than Fieros (91.7).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Fieros has left more points on the bench this season (582.26) than PlayMakersV (271.5).
Once PlayMakersV put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Fieros (1 vs 0).
PlayMakersV see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Fieros (0).
PlayMakersV should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Fieros (3 vs 1).
PlayMakersV have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Fieros (34 vs 17).
By position, PlayMakersV have outscored Fieros at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
PlayMakersV has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Fieros this season (-44).
Hey Fieros, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!