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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
The Big CHANG Theory
4-4 136.6
132.87
 
VS
proj
Finding DEEBO
128.94 3-5
128.12

The Big CHANG Theory knock off Finding DEEBO for third straight win, 136.60-128.94

The Big CHANG Theory extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Finding DEEBO, securing a 136.60-128.94 win. The Big CHANG Theory never trailed in this one after grabbing a 9.30-point lead on Thursday behind the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense. Derrick Henry (219 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Jacoby Brissett (278 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 12 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) did their part for Finding DEEBO in the loss. The Big CHANG Theory (4-4) will look to notch another win against King Kong Vong, while Finding DEEBO (3-5) will try to develop some positive momentum against Touchdown T.

Matchup Timeline

  The Big CHANG Theory   Finding DEEBO

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cook (111 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 30 Rec Yds) scored 24.1 points against the Cardinals in Week 8. His scoring output was 45.8% more than his 16.53-point projection and was much higher than his 14.12-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Commanders next week.
Dalvin Cook

Top Player Comparison

The Big CHANG Theory
Points
% of total points 136.6
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
32.25
28.23
23.6%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.1
16.53
17.6%
3
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
21.05
21.18
15.4%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
11.83
16.01
8.7%
Finding DEEBO
Points
% of total points 128.94
1
Derrick Henry
RB
36.5
18.97
28.3%
2
Jacoby Brissett
QB
25.6
18.05
19.9%
3
Andy Dalton
QB
19.45
17.75
15.1%
4
The Washington Commanders defense
DEF
15.4
12.41
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was The Big CHANG Theory who owned the lead, 92.72-39.11. For The Big CHANG Theory, Jalen Hurts had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass. Andy Dalton made the highlight reel for Finding DEEBO with a 36-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was The Big CHANG Theory who claimed the lead, 124.77-91.01. Jimmy Garoppolo had a 56-yard pass for The Big CHANG Theory, while Jason Myers had a 51-yard field goal. Derrick Henry made the highlight reel for Finding DEEBO with a 29-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard run.
Monday
Jacoby Brissett had a 53-yard pass for Finding DEEBO.

Points By Position

  The Big CHANG Theory   Finding DEEBO

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starting players on The Big CHANG Theory exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Despite five of their nine starters scoring higher than their points projection, Finding DEEBO lost.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did The Big CHANG Theory win, but they also covered the 4.75-point predicted margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Derrick Henry recorded 36.5 points, the third-highest score for a RB this season.

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