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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Square357
3-6 165
151.1
 
VS
proj
No Risk No Biscuit
141 3-6
174.8

No Risk No Biscuit succumb to Square357, 165-141

No Risk No Biscuit failed to rise to the occasion, as Square357 emerged victorious with a 165-141 victory. Square357 never trailed in this one after nabbing a 31-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind the New England Patriots defense (78 points) and Derek Carr (24). The Minnesota Vikings defense (31 points) and Austin Ekeler (27) were the leaders for No Risk No Biscuit in the loss. Square357 improve to 3-6 on the season, while No Risk No Biscuit fall to 3-6.

Matchup Timeline

  Square357   No Risk No Biscuit

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 121 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Colts, the Patriots defense registered 78 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 38.87-point projection and was much higher than their 39.22-point season scoring average. The Patriots defense ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Square357
Points
% of total points 165
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
78
38.87
47.3%
2
Derek Carr
QB
24
22.44
14.5%
3
Ryan Succop
K
18
11.18
10.9%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
13
16.12
7.9%
No Risk No Biscuit
Points
% of total points 141
1
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
31
31.26
22%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
27
23.74
19.1%
3
Kyler Murray
QB
26
29.71
18.4%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
15
21.27
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Derek Carr had a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for Square357 to contribute to a 127-96 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Square357 who grabbed the lead, 165-134. For Square357, Ryan Succop had a 50-yard field goal. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for No Risk No Biscuit with a 22-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Square357   No Risk No Biscuit

StatSmack

Square357 must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (165) than their season average (154.44).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Square357 has left fewer points on the bench this season (827) than No Risk No Biscuit (1,191).
Square357 laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than No Risk No Biscuit (1).
Square357 have the clutch gene, with more close wins than No Risk No Biscuit (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of No Risk No Biscuit - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Square357 (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Square357 have outscored No Risk No Biscuit at DEF this season.
The starters for Square357 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for No Risk No Biscuit (1).
Hey No Risk No Biscuit, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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