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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
brandon's Team
1-9 373.03
315.1
 
VS
proj
FANTASY GURU
256.52 2-8
249.91

brandon's Team hand FANTASY GURU fifth consecutive loss in 373.03-256.52 drubbing

brandon's Team rolled to a 373.03-256.52 win to hand FANTASY GURU their fifth straight loss. brandon's Team got out to a 15.09-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Christian Kirk (60 points) and Tua Tagovailoa (57) and never looked back. Justin Fields (73.51 points) and Davante Adams (58.2) carried the flag for FANTASY GURU in the loss. brandon's Team (1-9) will look to add to their success against Yakattack Highrollers, while FANTASY GURU (2-8) will take on Strikers in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  brandon's Team   FANTASY GURU

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Vikings defense (30 Pts Allowed, 486 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 15 points against the Bills in Week 10. Their scoring output nearly quadrupled their 3.82-point projection and was much higher than their 7.5-point season scoring average. The Vikings defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

brandon's Team
Points
% of total points 373.03
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
60.35
42.17
16.2%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
60
28.39
16.1%
3
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
57
53.73
15.3%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
55.58
38.21
14.9%
FANTASY GURU
Points
% of total points 256.52
1
Justin Fields
QB
73.51
49.46
28.7%
2
Davante Adams
WR
58.2
47.86
22.7%
3
Elijah Mitchell
RB
31.93
12.66
12.4%
4
T.J. Hockenson
TE
30
26.52
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Fields had a 67-yard touchdown run and a 50-yard touchdown pass for FANTASY GURU, while Tyler Lockett had a 21-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 161.38-146.29 after the early action.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was brandon's Team who owned the lead, 333.61-204.49. For brandon's Team, Jonathan Taylor had a 66-yard touchdown run. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for FANTASY GURU with a 48-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Taylor Heinicke had a 41-yard pass for brandon's Team on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  brandon's Team   FANTASY GURU

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. brandon's Team scored more in this matchup (373.03) than their season average (300.97).
FANTASY GURU would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost five in a row.
You can't win if you don't play. FANTASY GURU has left more points on the bench this season (1,155.91) than brandon's Team (884.63).
brandon's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than FANTASY GURU (1 vs 0).
By position, brandon's Team have outscored FANTASY GURU at RB, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Hey FANTASY GURU, 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

brandon's Team
brandon's Team (1-9) are set to face Yakattack Highrollers (6-4) in Week 11. Each team has multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 11, as Tom Brady, Cade Otton, Foye Oluokun, and Jason Myers are off for Yakattack Highrollers and Christian Kirk and Tua Tagovailoa will sit for brandon's Team. Over the last three weeks, brandon's Team have put up 316.48 points per game, while Yakattack Highrollers have averaged 393.72 per contest.
FANTASY GURU
Coming up in Week 11, FANTASY GURU (2-8) are scheduled to square off against Strikers (5-5). Each side has players on bye next week, as Raheem Mostert, Tyler Lockett, Marvin Jones Jr., and Dee Delaney are off for FANTASY GURU and Geno Smith, Quandre Diggs, and Mike Edwards are out for Strikers.