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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Whackers
5-5 144.55
133.56
 
VS
proj
Dead Again
117.85 5-5
147.51

Dead Again come up short of predictions, succumb to Whackers in 144.55-117.85 blowout

Dead Again underperformed projections, as Whackers cruised to a 144.55-117.85 win. Whackers pulled out to an early 3.00-point lead on Thursday. Dead Again came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Stefon Diggs (24.8 points) and Kirk Cousins (21.05). Not to be deterred, Whackers pulled it together later that afternoon, as Jonathan Taylor (24.3 points) put them back ahead for good. Whackers (5-5) will look to maintain their winning ways against Hangovers, while Dead Again (5-5) will try to right the ship against Soonerjack.

Matchup Timeline

  Whackers   Dead Again

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 30 points, surrendering 486 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Bills, the Vikings defense recorded 15 points this week. Their scoring output nearly quadrupled their 3.82-point projection and was much higher than their 8.8-point season scoring average. The Vikings defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Whackers
Points
% of total points 144.55
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
27.55
27.83
19.1%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
24.3
13.86
16.8%
3
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
22.3
10.5
15.4%
4
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
15
3.82
10.4%
Dead Again
Points
% of total points 117.85
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
24.8
20.75
21%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
21.05
22.41
17.9%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
15.7
12.97
13.3%
4
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
10.3
17.65
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Dead Again became the proud owner of a 93.25-83.90 lead. For Whackers, Jeff Wilson Jr. had a 20-yard touchdown run. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Dead Again with a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jonathan Taylor had a 66-yard touchdown run for Whackers to contribute to a 108.20-103.45 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Whackers   Dead Again

StatSmack

Whackers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (144.55) than their season average (124.35).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Whackers has left fewer points on the bench this season (349.2) than Dead Again (414.85).
Dead Again are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Whackers (3 vs 2).
By position, Whackers have outscored Dead Again at QB and TE this season.
Don't worry Dead Again, 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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