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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Laoskin
5-4 92.52
103.09
 
VS
proj
Ron Mexico
51.24 2-7
57.59

Laoskin hand Ron Mexico third straight loss, 92.52-51.24

Laoskin secured a 92.52-51.24 victory to hand Ron Mexico their third straight loss. Ron Mexico took a 5.68-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Laoskin held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Derrick Henry, who ran for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns for 25.5 points, and Justin Herbert, who passed for 245 yards and a touchdown (15.1 points). Aaron Rodgers (291 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 40 Rush Yds) and Tyler Allgeier (99 Rush Yds, 24 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Ron Mexico in the loss. Laoskin (5-4) will look to keep it rolling against DC Gunshot Victim, while Ron Mexico (2-7) will attempt to get back on track against MoMoney.

Matchup Timeline

  Laoskin   Ron Mexico

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 20-17 loss to the Chiefs, Henry scored 25.5 points to beat his 15.74-point projection. He ran for 115 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Laoskin this week. Henry will square off against the Broncos next week.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

Laoskin
Points
% of total points 92.52
1
Derrick Henry
RB
25.5
15.74
27.6%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
15.1
26.93
16.3%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
12.7
8.48
13.7%
4
Garrett Wilson
WR
9.9
7.37
10.7%
Ron Mexico
Points
% of total points 51.24
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19.64
24.35
38.3%
2
Tyler Allgeier
RB
13.3
5.95
26%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
10.96
9.72
21.4%
4
Evan McPherson
K
6
10.19
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Ron Mexico who claimed the lead, 50.80-45.12. For Laoskin, Tyler Bass had a 51-yard field goal. Aaron Rodgers had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for Ron Mexico, while Tyler Allgeier had a 44-yard run.
Sunday Night
Derrick Henry had a 56-yard run for Laoskin to contribute to an 84.12-51.24 lead for the team.
Monday
Isaiah Likely had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Laoskin on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Laoskin   Ron Mexico

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Laoskin scored fewer points in this one (92.52) than their season average of 107.44.
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Ron Mexico. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Laoskin are doing a better job of that, averaging 107.44 versus Ron Mexico's 77.21.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Laoskin (5-4) have a better record than Ron Mexico (2-7).
Even the machines think Laoskin have better players. They have a higher projected points average (112.49) than Ron Mexico (94.48).
Once Laoskin put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ron Mexico (2 vs 0).
Laoskin are clutch masters, with more close wins than Ron Mexico (1 vs 0).
Laoskin should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Ron Mexico (4 vs 1).
Laoskin have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Ron Mexico (36 vs 27).
By position, Laoskin have outscored Ron Mexico at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Ron Mexico this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Ron Mexico
Something's got to give next week as Ron Mexico and MoMoney will face off, as both teams are now riding three-game losing skids. Ron Mexico will have to prep for the fact that Evan McPherson has a bye in Week 10. MoMoney will be without the New England Patriots defense.
Laoskin
Laoskin (5-4) are set to go up against DC Gunshot Victim (3-6) in Week 10. Laoskin might have to shuffle the deck a bit with Garrett Wilson, Isaiah Likely, Jakobi Meyers, Damien Harris, and Mark Andrews out on bye in Week 10. DC Gunshot Victim won't have Gus Edwards. Over the last three weeks, Laoskin have scored 105.41 points per game, while DC Gunshot Victim have averaged only 84.47 per contest.