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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
KGG 2022
7-2 94
94.73
 
VS
proj
Throw up the X
60 2-7
89.49

KGG 2022 defeat Throw up the X for fourth straight win in 94-60 rout

KGG 2022 extended their win streak to four games with an easy win over Throw up the X, cruising to a 94-60 victory. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in the matchup, as KGG 2022 jumped out to a 23-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding showings from Miles Sanders (15 points) and the Philadelphia Eagles defense (5). Aaron Rodgers (18 points) and Tyler Lockett (12) were the leading performers for Throw up the X in defeat. KGG 2022 (7-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against Hoffman Hillbillies, while Throw up the X (2-7) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against plano tiburon.

Matchup Timeline

  KGG 2022   Throw up the X

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Sanders overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 15 points against his 10.11-point projection. During a 29-17 win over the Texans, he ran for 93 yards and a touchdown. Sanders ranks #44 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Commanders next week.
Miles Sanders

Top Player Comparison

KGG 2022
Points
% of total points 94
1
Kenneth Walker III
RB
24
11.28
25.5%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
23
26.96
24.5%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
15
10.11
16%
4
Joshua Palmer
WR
10
7.28
10.6%
Throw up the X
Points
% of total points 60
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
18
25.75
30%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
12
8.33
20%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
10
13.62
16.7%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
6
13.35
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the dust settled, KGG 2022 became the proud owner of a 70-37 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 47-yard pass for KGG 2022, while Stefon Diggs had a 42-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Throw up the X with a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass.

Points By Position

  KGG 2022   Throw up the X

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starting players on KGG 2022 scored more than their projected point totals.
Throw up the X had only one of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Throw up the X can partially blame the loss on Tyler Higbee, who didn't score any points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did KGG 2022 get the W, but they also easily covered the 5.24-point predicted margin of victory.
KGG 2022 moves to (4-0) in blowout games this season, while Throw up the X falls to (1-4).

Coach Talk

KGG 2022
Identifying mismatches is a huge key to success in football. We made that a point of emphasis by doubling up Throw up the X at running back this past week (39 points to 16).
Throw up the X
Your quarterback threw three interceptions and just one touchdown? It might be wise to go back and review the game tape. Were the Lions actually that great against the pass, or was Aaron Rodgers just that out-of-sync with his receivers? What do you think, Throw up the X, do we continue to start him with confidence?