Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Week 10

Weekly
Grade
StairwayToSeven
4-6 3121
2624.65
 
VS
proj
Brad's Team
3008 0-10
2207.96

StairwayToSeven come back to hand Brad's Team 10th straight loss in 3,121-3,008 thriller

StairwayToSeven came back to earn a 3,121-3,008 win to hand Brad's Team their 10th straight loss to open the season. Trailing 3,008-2,832 heading into Monday night, StairwayToSeven staged a comeback behind Terry McLaurin (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds). Dak Prescott (265 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Dalvin Cook (119 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 27 Rec Yds) were the leaders for Brad's Team in defeat. StairwayToSeven improve to 4-6 on the season, while Brad's Team fall to 0-10.

Matchup Timeline

  StairwayToSeven   Brad's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McLaurin caught 8 passes for 128 yards as the Commanders beat the Eagles 32-21. In doing so, he put up 289 points to scored 76.0% higher than his 164.24-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on StairwayToSeven this week. In Week 11, McLaurin and the Commanders will play the Texans.
Terry McLaurin

Top Player Comparison

StairwayToSeven
Points
% of total points 3121
1
Russell Wilson
QB
896
890.52
28.7%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
773
517.26
24.8%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
697
402.21
22.3%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
289
164.24
9.3%
Brad's Team
Points
% of total points 3008
1
Dak Prescott
QB
1147
931.33
38.1%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
590
443.73
19.6%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
561
267.4
18.7%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
355
298.15
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, after which StairwayToSeven had a 1,980-945 lead. For StairwayToSeven, Russell Wilson had a 66-yard touchdown pass. Dalvin Cook made the highlight reel for Brad's Team with an 81-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, Brad's Team emerged with a 3,008-2,832 lead. For StairwayToSeven, Jonathan Taylor had a 66-yard touchdown run. Dak Prescott found CeeDee Lamb for a 35-yard touchdown pass for Brad's Team.
Monday
Terry McLaurin had a 41-yard catch for StairwayToSeven on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  StairwayToSeven   Brad's Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. StairwayToSeven scored more in this matchup (3,121) than their season average (2,659.6).
Brad's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last 10 matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Brad's Team need some help then, averaging just 1,890.3 versus StairwayToSeven's 2,659.6.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" StairwayToSeven (4-6) have a better record than Brad's Team (0-10).
Even the machines think StairwayToSeven have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (2,611.59) than Brad's Team (1,995.43).
You can't win if you don't play. StairwayToSeven has left fewer points on the bench this season (18,648) than Brad's Team (24,021).
In dire times, at least StairwayToSeven keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Brad's Team (3 vs 6).
StairwayToSeven have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Brad's Team (2 vs 0).
StairwayToSeven should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Brad's Team (6 vs 4).
StairwayToSeven have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Brad's Team (45 vs 27).
By position, StairwayToSeven have outscored Brad's Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Brad's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

StairwayToSeven
Hey, creating mismatches is the key to football, right? We really emphasized that by doubling up Brad's Team at running back this past week (1,470 points to 590).
Brad's Team
With only three catches on five targets this past week, the starting running backs for Brad's Team should look into why their QBs are giving them the silent treatment.