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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Forty Whiner
5-5 144.9
158.41
 
VS
proj
Huss Monkeys
143.8 2-8
172.6

Back-and-forth battle ends with Forty Whiner coming back to beat Huss Monkeys in 144.9-143.8 battle

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Forty Whiner extended their win streak to five games with a come-from-behind victory over Huss Monkeys, coming back to earn a 144.9-143.8 win. After trailing 143.8-131.0 heading into Monday night, Forty Whiner made a run behind DeVonta Smith (13.9 points). Justin Herbert (44.8 points) and Davante Adams (27.6) led the way for Huss Monkeys in defeat. This marks the first time this season Forty Whiner have beaten Huss Monkeys, after falling 161.2-100.2 in their last matchup. Forty Whiner (5-5) have now won five straight and will look to sustain their winning ways against CARDINAL & GOLD. Huss Monkeys (2-8) will take on Chiefs Fan in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Forty Whiner   Huss Monkeys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones (138 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 18 Rec Yds) scored 23.6 points against the Cowboys in Week 10. His scoring output was 68.6% more than his 14-point projection and was higher than his 15.86-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #32 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

Forty Whiner
Points
% of total points 144.9
1
Dak Prescott
QB
66.1
58.87
45.6%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
23.6
14
16.3%
3
DeAndre Carter
WR
19.4
14.57
13.4%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
13.9
11.98
9.6%
Huss Monkeys
Points
% of total points 143.8
1
Justin Herbert
QB
44.8
58.22
31.2%
2
Davante Adams
WR
27.6
21.86
19.2%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
15.7
12.97
10.9%
4
Kenneth Walker III
RB
13.2
16.76
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jason Myers had a 55-yard field goal for Forty Whiner, who trailed 68.5-17.9 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Forty Whiner who owned the lead, 111.6-99.0. For Forty Whiner, Dak Prescott had a 35-yard touchdown pass. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for Huss Monkeys with a 48-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday night, after which Huss Monkeys emerged with a 143.8-131.0 lead. For Forty Whiner, DeAndre Carter had a 32-yard touchdown catch. Justin Herbert made the highlight reel for Huss Monkeys with a 32-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Forty Whiner   Huss Monkeys

StatSmack

Get on their level! Huss Monkeys have lost their last six matchups, while Forty Whiner have won five straight.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Forty Whiner (5-5) have a better record than Huss Monkeys (2-8).
Forty Whiner don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Huss Monkeys (1 vs 0).
Forty Whiner don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Huss Monkeys (0 vs 2).
Forty Whiner should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Huss Monkeys (3 vs 2).
Huss Monkeys have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than Forty Whiner (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Forty Whiner have outscored Huss Monkeys at QB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Forty Whiner had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Huss Monkeys (2).
Forty Whiner was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Huss Monkeys (1).
Hey Huss Monkeys, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Forty Whiner
A couple of squads with matching 5-5 records, Forty Whiner and CARDINAL & GOLD will go head-to-head next week in a mid-season showdown. Each side has a pair of players on bye next week, as Jason Myers and Evan Engram are off for Forty Whiner and Tom Brady and DK Metcalf for CARDINAL & GOLD. Over the last two weeks, Forty Whiner have put up 146.6 points per game, while CARDINAL & GOLD have averaged 164.35 per contest.
Huss Monkeys
Things won't really get any easier for last-place Huss Monkeys, as they'll now have the privilege of matching up against the league-leading Chiefs Fan next week. Huss Monkeys can't count on another 13.2 points out of Kenneth Walker III, who will be out on bye in Week 11. Chiefs Fan will be without Chris Godwin, Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Mike Evans, and Travis Etienne Jr..