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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Putter Gal
5-3 143.6
114.34
 
VS
proj
Slobberknocker
109.4 3-5
91.95

Putter Gal beat predictions, knock off Slobberknocker in 143.60-109.40 rout

Both teams stepped up and exceeded their projected point totals, but Putter Gal beat Slobberknocker. Predicted to win 114.34-91.95, Putter Gal rolled to a 143.60-109.40 victory over Slobberknocker. Putter Gal got out to a 24.05-point lead on Thursday behind Mike Evans (12.15 points) and Leonard Fournette (11.9) and never gave it back. Jakobi Meyers (9 Rec, 60 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Jimmy Garoppolo (235 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) did everything they could for Slobberknocker in defeat. This marks the second time this season Putter Gal have taken down Slobberknocker, after winning 93.23-63.04 in their last matchup. Putter Gal (5-3) will look to sustain their momentum against The Fighting Clara’s, while Slobberknocker (3-5) will attempt to get back in the win column against Big TD Committee.

Matchup Timeline

  Putter Gal   Slobberknocker

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 81 yards and a touchdown against the Rams, Aiyuk put up 16.05 points this week. His scoring output was 44.3% more than his 11.12-point projection and was higher than his 10.81-point season scoring average. Aiyuk ranks #57 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Brandon Aiyuk

Top Player Comparison

Putter Gal
Points
% of total points 143.6
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
34.13
12.93
23.8%
2
Jaylen Waddle
WR
25.3
12.71
17.6%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
22.7
16.68
15.8%
4
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
16.05
11.12
11.2%
Slobberknocker
Points
% of total points 109.4
1
Jakobi Meyers
WR
18
9.86
16.5%
2
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
16.85
13.76
15.4%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
14.9
12.35
13.6%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
14.75
9.64
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Mike Evans had a 51-yard catch for Putter Gal, helping to stake the team to a 24.05-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Putter Gal became the proud owner of an 87.90-46.10 lead. Jaylen Waddle had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Putter Gal, while Dak Prescott had a 21-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Zach Wilson had a 63-yard pass and a 54-yard pass for Slobberknocker, while CeeDee Lamb had a 21-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Putter Gal who grabbed the lead, 142.60-92.70. Christian McCaffrey hit Brandon Aiyuk for a 34-yard touchdown pass for Putter Gal. Jimmy Garoppolo made the highlight reel for Slobberknocker with a 56-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Putter Gal   Slobberknocker

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Slobberknocker, Putter Gal averaged more points (118.42) than they usually score (108.8).
We heard scoring helps you win. Slobberknocker need some help then, averaging just 87.15 versus Putter Gal's 108.8.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Putter Gal (5-3) have a better record than Slobberknocker (3-5).
Even the computers think Putter Gal have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (110.27) than Slobberknocker (101.98).
Once Putter Gal put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Slobberknocker (2 vs 0).
Putter Gal are clutch masters, with more close wins than Slobberknocker (1 vs 0).
Putter Gal should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Slobberknocker (4 vs 1).
Putter Gal have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Slobberknocker (35 vs 28).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Slobberknocker - they’ve made more transactions (5) than Putter Gal (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Putter Gal have outscored Slobberknocker at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Putter Gal don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Putter Gal had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Slobberknocker (4).
Hey Slobberknocker, 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

Putter Gal
Putter Gal (5-3) will square off against The Fighting Clara’s (3-5) in Week 9. Each of these teams will have multiple bye weeks to worry about in Week 9, as Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott, Brandon Aiyuk, Pat Freiermuth, and Daniel Jones are off for Putter Gal, while The Fighting Clara’s will be without Russell Wilson and Deebo Samuel. Over the last three weeks, Putter Gal have put up 125.17 points per game, while The Fighting Clara’s have averaged only 78.78 per contest.
Slobberknocker
Two teams with identical 3-5 records, last-place Slobberknocker will now have a date with 11th-place Big TD Committee next week. Each side has multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 9, as Saquon Barkley, Dalton Schultz, Diontae Johnson, the San Francisco 49ers defense, and Brandon McManus are off for Big TD Committee while Jimmy Garoppolo, CeeDee Lamb, Latavius Murray, and Ezekiel Elliott are scheduled to be off for Slobberknocker.