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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
THE CIRCLE
7-3 219
185.69
 
VS
proj
Square357
124 3-7
118.98

THE CIRCLE defy expectations, earn win against Square357 in 219-124 beatdown

THE CIRCLE stepped up and outperformed expectations, rolling to a 219-124 win over Square357. Square357 got out to an 8-point lead on Thursday, but it was all THE CIRCLE after that. They were led by the Buffalo Bills defense (33 Pts Allowed, 481 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Christian Kirk (9 Rec, 105 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Aaron Jones (138 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 18 Rec Yds) and Terry McLaurin (8 Rec, 128 Rec Yds) led the charge for Square357 in the loss. This marks the second time this season THE CIRCLE have beaten Square357, after winning 225-120 in their last matchup. THE CIRCLE improve to 7-3 on the season, while Square357 fall to 3-7.

Matchup Timeline

  THE CIRCLE   Square357

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kirk (9 Rec, 105 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 41 points against the Chiefs in Week 10. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 14.89-point projection and was much higher than his 19.9-point season scoring average. Kirk ranks #35 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Christian Kirk

Top Player Comparison

THE CIRCLE
Points
% of total points 219
1
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
48
28.78
21.9%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
41
14.89
18.7%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
39
25.36
17.8%
4
Trevor Lawrence
QB
27
22.96
12.3%
Square357
Points
% of total points 124
1
Aaron Jones
RB
33
17.26
26.6%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
28
14
22.6%
3
Derek Carr
QB
24
21.18
19.4%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
13
15.7
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Travis Kelce had a 46-yard catch for THE CIRCLE, helping the team to a 210-24 lead.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 48-yard touchdown pass for Square357, who trailed 219-92 after the late afternoon slate.
Monday
Terry McLaurin had a 41-yard catch for Square357.

Points By Position

  THE CIRCLE   Square357

Game Notes

Six of the nine starters on THE CIRCLE scored higher than their projected point totals.
Square357 had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Square357 can partially blame the loss on the New England Patriots defense, who didn't score any points.
The Buffalo Bills defense, Christian Kirk, and Saquon Barkley all scored more points than Aaron Jones, the leading scorer for Square357.
THE CIRCLE put up more points than their season scoring average (191.2) while Square357 fell short of theirs (151.4).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did THE CIRCLE win, but they also covered the 66.71-point projected margin of victory.
THE CIRCLE moves to (2-1) in blowout games this season, while Square357 falls to (0-6).
In a losing effort, Aaron Jones recorded 33 points, the fourth-best score for a RB this week.

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