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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
PIRATES
8-2 88.7
107.19
 
VS
proj
SteelersRing7
73.72 1-9
72.63

PIRATES hand SteelersRing7 eighth consecutive loss, 88.70-73.72

PIRATES earned an 88.70-73.72 win to hand SteelersRing7 their eighth straight loss. SteelersRing7 earned a 2.70-point lead on Thursday, but PIRATES held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Josh Allen (21.6 points) and Josh Jacobs (16.6). Aaron Jones (21.6 points) and Derek Carr (17.92) carried the flag for SteelersRing7 in the loss. This marks the second time this season PIRATES have taken down SteelersRing7, after winning 117.48-68.5 in their last matchup. PIRATES improve to 8-2 on the season, while SteelersRing7 fall to 1-9.

Matchup Timeline

  PIRATES   SteelersRing7

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 27-17 win over the Jaguars, Kelce scored 14.1 points to just beat his 12.7-point projection. He caught 6 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on PIRATES this week. In Week 11, Kelce and the Chiefs will face the Chargers.
Travis Kelce

Top Player Comparison

PIRATES
Points
% of total points 88.7
1
Josh Allen
QB
21.6
25.01
24.4%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
16.6
13.51
18.7%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
14.1
12.7
15.9%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
12.8
13.08
14.4%
SteelersRing7
Points
% of total points 73.72
1
Aaron Jones
RB
21.6
11.11
29.3%
2
Derek Carr
QB
17.92
16.5
24.3%
3
Raheem Mostert
RB
14.7
8.99
19.9%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
6.3
7.24
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, PIRATES boasted a 71.40-26.70 lead. Travis Kelce had a 46-yard catch for PIRATES, while Tyler Lockett had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Raheem Mostert made the highlight reel for SteelersRing7 with a 24-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 48-yard touchdown pass for SteelersRing7, who trailed 88.00-73.72 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  PIRATES   SteelersRing7

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. PIRATES have a winning record vs SteelersRing7 this season despite averaging fewer points against them (103.09) than their average (112.04).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're SteelersRing7. They've lost eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. PIRATES are doing a better job of that, averaging 112.04 versus SteelersRing7's 71.64.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. PIRATES (8-2) have a better record than SteelersRing7 (1-9).
Even the computers think PIRATES have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (105.54) than SteelersRing7 (89.23).
PIRATES don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than SteelersRing7 (3 vs 0).
PIRATES should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than SteelersRing7 (7 vs 1).
PIRATES have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than SteelersRing7 (44 vs 26).
By position, PIRATES have outscored SteelersRing7 at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
PIRATES don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
PIRATES was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (2) than SteelersRing7 (0).
Hey SteelersRing7, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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