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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
The Bulldogs
2-6 105.4
100.91
 
VS
proj
steelcity's Expert Team
105.02 4-4
80.54

steelcity's Expert Team lose to The Bulldogs in 105.40-105.02 nailbiter despite outperforming predictions

steelcity's Expert Team outperformed expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result as The Bulldogs rallied for a 105.40-105.02 victory. Trailing 105.02-74.30 heading into Monday night, The Bulldogs came storming back behind Nick Chubb, who ran for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns for 24.9 points, and Hayden Hurst, who caught 4 passes for 42 yards (6.2 points). Lamar Jackson (21.82 points) and Nick Folk (21) carried the flag for steelcity's Expert Team in defeat. The Bulldogs (2-6) will look to earn another win against Badnews Bears, while steelcity's Expert Team (4-4) meet Phetdavong's Primo Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  The Bulldogs   steelcity's Expert Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Chubb overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 24.9 points against his 15.47-point projection. In a 32-13 win over the Bengals, he ran for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns. Chubb ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Nick Chubb

Top Player Comparison

The Bulldogs
Points
% of total points 105.4
1
Dak Prescott
QB
26.4
19.32
25%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
24.9
15.47
23.6%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
13.6
10.34
12.9%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
9.7
10.47
9.2%
steelcity's Expert Team
Points
% of total points 105.02
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
21.82
22.39
20.8%
2
Nick Folk
K
21
8
20%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
19.8
16.95
18.9%
4
Antonio Gibson
RB
17.2
6.67
16.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, steelcity's Expert Team became the proud owner of a 59.22-43.10 lead. For The Bulldogs, Dak Prescott had a 21-yard touchdown pass. Nick Folk made the highlight reel for steelcity's Expert Team with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Terry McLaurin had a 42-yard catch for The Bulldogs, who trailed 85.22-74.30 after the late afternoon action.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 26-yard touchdown catch and a 53-yard catch for steelcity's Expert Team to contribute to a 105.02-74.30 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The Bulldogs   steelcity's Expert Team
Standings Update
How about we check in on the Standings? After all, we're already halfway through the season, believe it or not.
The Bulldogs
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on The Bulldogs making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team currently finds itself on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 90.98 points per game through eight weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Nick Chubb
MVP
841 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs
Deebo Samuel
Best Drafted
138 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 387 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Geno Smith
Best Acquisition
1924 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 158 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
steelcity's Expert Team
steelcity's Expert Team may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the team is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (108.19 ppg), propelling steelcity's Expert Team to the No. 4 position in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
1635 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 553 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Stefon Diggs
Best Drafted
55 Rec, 764 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. The Bulldogs scored more in this one (105.4) than their season average (90.98).
Even the machines think The Bulldogs have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (107.42) than steelcity's Expert Team (102.21).
By position, The Bulldogs have outscored steelcity's Expert Team at RB this season.
Don't worry steelcity's Expert Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!