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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
KING BEAST
5-3 397.4
287.24
 
VS
proj
Chill Wills MudDawgs
220.77 1-7
216.69

KING BEAST beat Chill Wills MudDawgs for fifth straight win in 397.40-220.77 blowout

KING BEAST extended their win streak to five games with a dominant victory over Chill Wills MudDawgs, rolling to a 397.40-220.77 win. It was the sixth consecutive loss for Chill Wills MudDawgs. KING BEAST nabbed a 7.43-point lead on Thursday behind Devin Duvernay (41.3 points) and Mike Evans (33.3) and never let go of it. Lamar Jackson (67.17 points) and Alvin Kamara (56.8) led the way for Chill Wills MudDawgs in the loss. KING BEAST (5-3) will look to keep it rolling against $COME GET SOME$ 83, while Chill Wills MudDawgs (1-7) will try to get back on track against ricky's Awesome Team.

Matchup Timeline

  KING BEAST   Chill Wills MudDawgs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry (219 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) scored 76.8 points against the Texans in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 27.14-point projection and was much higher than his 31.88-point season scoring average. Henry ranks #15 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

KING BEAST
Points
% of total points 397.4
1
Derrick Henry
RB
76.8
27.14
19.3%
2
Tony Pollard
RB
59.7
25.76
15%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
49.17
59.6
12.4%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
42.6
40.41
10.7%
Chill Wills MudDawgs
Points
% of total points 220.77
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
67.17
56.65
30.4%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
56.8
27.42
25.7%
3
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
45.7
34.27
20.7%
4
Parris Campbell
WR
13.1
15.33
5.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Mike Evans had a 51-yard catch for KING BEAST, helping the team to a 74.60-67.17 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which KING BEAST emerged with a 198.73-136.67 lead. For KING BEAST, Tony Pollard had a 54-yard touchdown run. Alvin Kamara made the highlight reel for Chill Wills MudDawgs with a 36-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard run for KING BEAST to contribute to a 289.03-206.47 lead for the team.
Monday
Joe Burrow had a 41-yard touchdown pass for KING BEAST on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  KING BEAST   Chill Wills MudDawgs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. KING BEAST scored more in this one (397.4) than their season average (317.81).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Chill Wills MudDawgs have lost their last six matchups, while KING BEAST have won five straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Chill Wills MudDawgs need some help then, averaging just 241.69 versus KING BEAST's 317.81.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" KING BEAST (5-3) have a better record than Chill Wills MudDawgs (1-7).
Even the computers think KING BEAST have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (281.94) than Chill Wills MudDawgs (256.48).
Once KING BEAST put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Chill Wills MudDawgs (2 vs 0).
KING BEAST are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Chill Wills MudDawgs (0 vs 1).
KING BEAST should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Chill Wills MudDawgs (6 vs 2).
KING BEAST have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Chill Wills MudDawgs (54 vs 39).
By position, KING BEAST have outscored Chill Wills MudDawgs at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
KING BEAST don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 39 points, highest in the league.
The starters for KING BEAST had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Chill Wills MudDawgs (1).
Don't worry Chill Wills MudDawgs, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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