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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Texas Blitz
5-3 150.6
104.4
 
VS
proj
Chicken Dinner
100.5 2-6
108.05

Texas Blitz beat Chicken Dinner for fifth straight win in 150.60-100.50 blowout

Texas Blitz extended their win streak to five games with a dominant victory over Chicken Dinner, cruising to a 150.60-100.50 win. Chicken Dinner grabbed a 9.95-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Texas Blitz after that. They were led by Kirk Cousins (232 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 22 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and DeAndre Hopkins (12 Rec, 159 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Jalen Hurts (39.25 points) and Saquon Barkley (12.2) were the leaders for Chicken Dinner in defeat. This marks the first time this season Texas Blitz have knocked off Chicken Dinner, after falling 139.3-107.9 in their last matchup. Texas Blitz (5-3) will look to earn another W against Evil Clowns, while Chicken Dinner (2-6) attempt to right the ship against Puremichigan.

Matchup Timeline

  Texas Blitz   Chicken Dinner

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 17.1 points against his 8.8-point projection. During a 32-13 win over the Bengals, he caught 5 passes for 131 yards and a touchdown. Cooper ranks #39 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Texas Blitz
Points
% of total points 150.6
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
29.8
24.37
19.8%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
24.9
13.62
16.5%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
24.4
14.8
16.2%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
17.1
8.8
11.4%
Chicken Dinner
Points
% of total points 100.5
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
39.25
28.99
39.1%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
12.2
15.63
12.1%
3
Kenneth Walker III
RB
11.2
12.1
11.1%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
9.95
9.75
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for Chicken Dinner, who trailed 78.50-71.50 after the early round of games.
Monday
Amari Cooper had a 53-yard catch for Texas Blitz during Monday Night Football, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Texas Blitz   Chicken Dinner

StatSmack

Texas Blitz are looking unstoppable, winning five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Chicken Dinner need some help then, averaging just 101.81 versus Texas Blitz's 109.78.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Texas Blitz (5-3) have a better record than Chicken Dinner (2-6).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Chicken Dinner has left more points on the bench this season (373.75) than Texas Blitz (299.45).
Once Texas Blitz put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Chicken Dinner (3 vs 2).
Texas Blitz are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Chicken Dinner (2).
Texas Blitz should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Chicken Dinner (3 vs 2).
Texas Blitz have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Chicken Dinner (37 vs 30).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Chicken Dinner - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Texas Blitz (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Texas Blitz have outscored Chicken Dinner at WR and TE this season.
Texas Blitz don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Chicken Dinner, 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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