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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Goldfinger Slingers
6-3 483.54
463.55
 
VS
proj
RT17
340.59 4-5
379.52

RT17 fall to Goldfinger Slingers, 483.54-340.59

RT17 were unable to bring their A game, as Goldfinger Slingers earned a 483.54-340.59 victory. RT17 grabbed a 27.16-point lead on Thursday, but Goldfinger Slingers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Davante Adams, who caught 10 passes for 146 yards and 2 touchdowns for 73.2 points, and Kenneth Walker III, who racked up 129 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns (73.17 points). Justin Jefferson (54.67 points) and Tua Tagovailoa (50.08) carried the flag for RT17 in the loss. Goldfinger Slingers (6-3) will look to get another win against KayCee Chiefs, while RT17 (4-5) meet Sharks in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Goldfinger Slingers   RT17

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Raiders in Week 9, Kirk caught 8 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 47.2 points and scored 53.8% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Goldfinger Slingers this week. Kirk will face the Chiefs in Week 10.
Christian Kirk

Top Player Comparison

Goldfinger Slingers
Points
% of total points 483.54
1
Davante Adams
WR
73.2
40.9
15.1%
2
Kenneth Walker III
RB
73.17
44.41
15.1%
3
Geno Smith
QB
59.33
44.08
12.3%
4
Christian Kirk
WR
47.2
30.69
9.8%
RT17
Points
% of total points 340.59
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
54.67
51.44
16.1%
2
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
50.08
48.89
14.7%
3
Curtis Samuel
WR
43.67
27.29
12.8%
4
Davis Mills
QB
33.16
35.01
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was RT17 who grabbed the lead, 307.99-285.24. For Goldfinger Slingers, Davante Adams had a 38-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch. Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch for RT17, while Curtis Samuel had a 49-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 51-yard pass for Goldfinger Slingers, while Ryan Succop had a 50-yard field goal, contributing to a 483.54-320.99 lead for Goldfinger Slingers.

Points By Position

  Goldfinger Slingers   RT17

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Goldfinger Slingers scored more points in this one (483.54) than their season average (436.62).
We heard scoring helps you win. Goldfinger Slingers are doing a better job of that, averaging 436.62 versus RT17's 385.46.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Goldfinger Slingers (6-3) have a better record than RT17 (4-5).
Even the computers think Goldfinger Slingers have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (445) than RT17 (419.43).
In dire times, at least Goldfinger Slingers keep it close. They've been blown out less times than RT17 (1 vs 2).
Goldfinger Slingers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than RT17 (0 vs 1).
Goldfinger Slingers have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than RT17 (83 vs 69).
By position, Goldfinger Slingers have outscored RT17 at RB, TE, and K this season.
Goldfinger Slingers has a higher average scoring margin (55) than RT17 this season (-27).
The starters for Goldfinger Slingers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for RT17 (2).
Hey RT17, 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

RT17
The outlook doesn't immediately get much rosier for eighth-place RT17, as they next get to face off against red-hot Sharks in Week 10. Each side has players with byes next week, as Joe Mixon, Lamar Jackson, Garrett Wilson, Nick Folk, Devin McCourty, Devin Duvernay, Sam Hubbard, and Rashod Bateman are off for Sharks and Tyler Boyd, Hayden Hurst, the Baltimore Ravens defense, Quinnen Williams, Vonn Bell, Marcus Williams, and Brian Hoyer are scheduled to be off for RT17.
Goldfinger Slingers
In a matchup that showcases teams separated by just a game in the standings, Goldfinger Slingers (6-3) are set to go up against KayCee Chiefs (5-4) in Week 10. Each side has players on bye next week, as Kenyan Drake, Michael Carter, Zach Wilson, Deatrich Wise Jr., and J.K. Dobbins are off for Goldfinger Slingers and the New England Patriots defense, Tee Higgins, and Germaine Pratt are out for KayCee Chiefs. Over the last three weeks, Goldfinger Slingers have put up 434.82 points per game, while KayCee Chiefs have averaged 375.89 per contest.