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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 8
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Doughboys
6-2 155.4
151.4
VS
proj
Mutinous Apes
154.85
4-4
149.11
Despite top scorer Henry, Mutinous Apes fall to Doughboys in 155.40-154.85 struggle
Derrick Henry racked up 35.8 points for Mutinous Apes, the best total in the matchup and sixth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Doughboys, who squeaked by for a 155.40-154.85 victory. Mutinous Apes had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Doughboys led 155.40-154.85 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite points from on Monday night for Mutinous Apes. Doughboys were led by D'Onta Foreman (31.8 points) and Kirk Cousins (29.8). Doughboys (6-2) will look to notch another win against War Pony, while Mutinous Apes (4-4) take on Cocks in an effort to get some positive momentum.
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Matchup Timeline
Doughboys
Mutinous Apes
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
With 31.8 points, Foreman more-than-doubled his 11.39-point projection as the Panthers lost to the Falcons 37-34. He ran for 118 yards and 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any RB in the league this season. Next week, Foreman will face the Bengals.
D'Onta Foreman
Top Player Comparison
Doughboys
Points
% of total points 155.4
1
D'Onta Foreman
RB
31.8
11.39
20.5%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
29.8
24.37
19.2%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
18.8
17.48
12.1%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
16.6
12.58
10.7%
Mutinous Apes
Points
% of total points 154.85
1
Derrick Henry
RB
35.8
18.86
23.1%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
31.5
21.84
20.3%
3
Matthew Stafford
QB
21.25
23.07
13.7%
4
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
20.1
14.65
13%
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Doughboys boasted a 122.30-51.30 lead. For Doughboys, CeeDee Lamb had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for Mutinous Apes with a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had several players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Doughboys who emerged with the lead, 155.40-139.35. Terry McLaurin had a 42-yard catch for Doughboys, while Jason Myers had a 51-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard run for Mutinous Apes, while Brandon Aiyuk had a 34-yard touchdown catch.
Points By Position
Doughboys
Mutinous Apes
StatSmack
Doughboys must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (155.4) than their season average (143.48).
We heard scoring helps you win. Mutinous Apes need some help then, averaging just 136.04 versus Doughboys's 143.48.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Doughboys (6-2) have a better record than Mutinous Apes (4-4).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Doughboys has left fewer points on the bench this season (296.1) than Mutinous Apes (379.95).
Doughboys are clutch masters, with more close wins than Mutinous Apes (1 vs 0).
By position, Doughboys have outscored Mutinous Apes at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
Doughboys has a higher average scoring margin (17) than Mutinous Apes this season (1).
Hey Mutinous Apes, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!
Coach Talk
Doughboys
We can't overstate just how critical tight wins like this can be for the locker room. Persevering through obstacles and succeeding in the face of adversity... expect the Doughboys team chemistry to be sky-high heading into Week 9.
Mutinous Apes
Recording only four targets this past week, it appears that the starting RBs for Mutinous Apes should smooth things over with their quarterbacks... and remind them to check down more often.