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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Brian’s All Stars
6-2 167.74
166.36
 
VS
proj
GMEN_86_90_07_11
138.48 3-5
120.96

Brian’s All Stars hand GMEN_86_90_07_11 fifth consecutive loss in 167.74-138.48 romp

Brian’s All Stars rolled to a 167.74-138.48 win to hand GMEN_86_90_07_11 their fifth straight loss. GMEN_86_90_07_11 took a 23.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Brian’s All Stars after that. They were led by the Tennessee Titans defense (10 Pts Allowed, 161 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) and Nick Chubb (101 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs). Christian McCaffrey (34 Pass Yds, 94 Rush Yds, 55 Rec Yds, 3 Off. TDs,) and A.J. Brown (6 Rec, 156 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) led the charge for GMEN_86_90_07_11 in the loss. Brian’s All Stars (6-2) will look to keep it rolling against The Frontmen, while GMEN_86_90_07_11 (3-5) take on Swoop there it is! in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Brian’s All Stars   GMEN_86_90_07_11

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Bengals, Chubb recorded 25.4 points this week. He scored 57.4% more than his 16.14-point projection and overachieved for the seventh time this season. Chubb ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Nick Chubb

Top Player Comparison

Brian’s All Stars
Points
% of total points 167.74
1
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
28
24.91
16.7%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
25.4
16.14
15.1%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
22.9
22.19
13.7%
4
Jakobi Meyers
WR
21
12.67
12.5%
GMEN_86_90_07_11
Points
% of total points 138.48
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
40.26
18.15
29.1%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
39.6
15.55
28.6%
3
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
23
23
16.6%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
12.7
12.94
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, GMEN_86_90_07_11 became the proud owner of a 92.62-76.64 lead. Andy Dalton had a 36-yard touchdown pass for Brian’s All Stars, while Russell Wilson had a 47-yard pass. Meanwhile, A.J. Brown had a 39-yard touchdown catch and a 27-yard touchdown catch for GMEN_86_90_07_11, while Trevor Lawrence had a 22-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after all the points were tallied, Brian’s All Stars emerged with a 142.34-138.48 lead. For Brian’s All Stars, Brandin Cooks had a 44-yard catch. Christian McCaffrey made the highlight reel for GMEN_86_90_07_11 with a 34-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Brian’s All Stars   GMEN_86_90_07_11
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means it's time refresh the Standings.
Brian’s All Stars
Brian’s All Stars may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the team is averaging the 6th-most points per game in the league (158.71 ppg), propelling Brian’s All Stars to the No. 2 spot in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Cooper Kupp
MVP
64 Rec, 686 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Nick Chubb
Best Drafted
841 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs
Ten Defense
Best Acquisition
19.7 Avg Pts Allowed, 343.9 Avg Yds Allowed, 11 Turnovers
GMEN_86_90_07_11
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine GMEN_86_90_07_11 making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 143.23 points per game through eight weeks, 10th-best in the league.
Important Players
TB Defense
MVP
18.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 326.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 9 Turnovers
Christian McCaffrey
Best Drafted
525 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 356 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Brian’s All Stars scored more in this matchup (167.74) than their season average (158.71).
GMEN_86_90_07_11 would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Brian’s All Stars are doing a better job of that, averaging 158.71 versus GMEN_86_90_07_11's 143.23.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Brian’s All Stars (6-2) have a better record than GMEN_86_90_07_11 (3-5).
Even the computers think Brian’s All Stars have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (172.02) than GMEN_86_90_07_11 (145.97).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. GMEN_86_90_07_11 has left more points on the bench this season (665.38) than Brian’s All Stars (333).
Brian’s All Stars don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than GMEN_86_90_07_11 (3 vs 1).
Brian’s All Stars see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than GMEN_86_90_07_11 (0).
Brian’s All Stars have the clutch gene, with more close wins than GMEN_86_90_07_11 (1 vs 0).
By position, Brian’s All Stars have outscored GMEN_86_90_07_11 at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Brian’s All Stars don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, third-highest in the league.
Brian’s All Stars came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (4) than GMEN_86_90_07_11 (1).
Hey GMEN_86_90_07_11, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!