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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 8
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Saquon for the Team
8-0 141.72
159.1
VS
proj
Xtra Pointz
139.5
3-5
136.62
Saquon for the Team come back to defeat Xtra Pointz to remain undefeated in 141.72-139.50 squeaker
Saquon for the Team won their eighth straight to open the season with a come-from-behind victory over Xtra Pointz, coming back for a 141.72-139.50 win. Saquon for the Team trailed 133.30-129.62 heading into Monday night, but the unit made a run behind Donovan Peoples-Jones (4 Rec, 81 Rec Yds) and Evan McPherson (0-1 FG, 0 long, 1-2 XP). Jalen Hurts (36.4 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (30.9) did everything they could for Xtra Pointz in the loss. Saquon for the Team improve to 8-0 on the season, while Xtra Pointz fall to 3-5.
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Matchup Timeline
Saquon for the Team
Xtra Pointz
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
Facing the Jaguars in Week 8, Dulcich caught 4 passes for 87 yards . In doing so, he put up 11.7 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Saquon for the Team this week. In Week 9, Dulcich and the Broncos will square off against the Titans.
Greg Dulcich
Top Player Comparison
Saquon for the Team
Points
% of total points 141.72
1
Josh Allen
QB
24.62
34.65
17.4%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
23.7
13.63
16.7%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
17.8
14.72
12.6%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
17.2
20.64
12.1%
Xtra Pointz
Points
% of total points 139.5
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
36.4
30.1
26.1%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
30.9
18.5
22.2%
3
Dameon Pierce
RB
16.1
11.5
11.5%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
13.6
11.25
9.7%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Xtra Pointz boasted an 80.80-64.10 lead. For Saquon for the Team, CeeDee Lamb had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for Xtra Pointz with a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Terry McLaurin had a 42-yard catch for Xtra Pointz, helping the team to a 128.80-81.30 lead.
Sunday Night
Josh Allen had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for Saquon for the Team, who trailed 133.30-129.62 after Sunday night.
Points By Position
Saquon for the Team
Xtra Pointz
StatSmack
They weren't even trying all that hard. Saquon for the Team scored fewer points in this one (141.72) than their season average of 162.39.
Saquon for the Team are looking unstoppable, with victories in eight straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Saquon for the Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 162.39 versus Xtra Pointz's 137.88.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Saquon for the Team (8-0) have a better record than Xtra Pointz (3-5).
Even the computers think Saquon for the Team have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (167.25) than Xtra Pointz (129.76).
Once Saquon for the Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Xtra Pointz (6 vs 2).
Saquon for the Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Xtra Pointz (1 vs 0).
By position, Saquon for the Team have outscored Xtra Pointz at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Saquon for the Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 46 points, highest in the league.
Saquon for the Team was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (2) than Xtra Pointz (0).
Don't worry Xtra Pointz, 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
Saquon for the Team
We wonder if the GM of Saquon for the Team was sweating bullets in this one? In a matchup that was ultimately decided by only 2.22 points, Evan McPherson (0-of-1 on the day) decided that going 1-for-1 on field goals just wouldn't have been exciting enough. Remember kids, every point matters!
Xtra Pointz
Don't get too down on yourself, Xtra Pointz! Trust me here (this is coming from a coach who's frequently lived life on the hot seat)... You can always fall back on that scrappy Graduate Assistant gig open at the community college down the road!