Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
5-4 426.24
315.12
 
VS
proj
I Didn’t draft this team
328.06 3-6
326.2

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team knock off I Didn’t draft this team, 426.24-328.06

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team brought their A game and beat expectations, securing a 426.24-328.06 victory over I Didn’t draft this team. I Didn’t draft this team grabbed a 31.28-point lead on Thursday, but Kush's Slam-Dunk Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Justin Fields (123 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 178 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Travis Etienne Jr. (109 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 17 Rec Yds). Kenyan Drake (42.9 points) and Dallas Goedert (34) led the way for I Didn’t draft this team in the loss. Kush's Slam-Dunk Team (5-4) will look to add to their success against james's Grand Team, while I Didn’t draft this team (3-6) try to get back in the win column against Ragin’ Cajuns.

Matchup Timeline

  Kush's Slam-Dunk Team   I Didn’t draft this team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Jets defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 35 points against their 10.83-point projection. In a 20-17 win over the Bills, they allowed 17 points, surrendered 317 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Jets defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The New York Jets defense

Top Player Comparison

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
Points
% of total points 426.24
1
Justin Fields
QB
68.72
28.57
16.1%
2
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
46.6
28.59
10.9%
3
Jalen Hurts
QB
40.52
46.73
9.5%
4
The New York Jets defense
DEF
35
10.83
8.2%
I Didn’t draft this team
Points
% of total points 328.06
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
42.9
17.78
13.1%
2
Dallas Goedert
TE
34
16.49
10.4%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
31
29.36
9.4%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
28
11.96
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Kush's Slam-Dunk Team became the proud owner of a 358.44-236.66 lead. Josh Allen had a 36-yard touchdown run and a 42-yard pass for Kush's Slam-Dunk Team, while Justin Fields had a 61-yard touchdown run. Curtis Samuel made the highlight reel for I Didn’t draft this team with a 49-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Isaiah Likely had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Kush's Slam-Dunk Team during Monday Night Football en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  Kush's Slam-Dunk Team   I Didn’t draft this team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Kush's Slam-Dunk Team scored more points in this matchup (426.24) than their season average (390.96).
We heard scoring helps you win. I Didn’t draft this team need some help then, averaging just 333.67 versus Kush's Slam-Dunk Team's 390.96.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Kush's Slam-Dunk Team (5-4) have a better record than I Didn’t draft this team (3-6).
Even the machines think Kush's Slam-Dunk Team have better players. Their projected average points is higher (388.25) than I Didn’t draft this team (353.26).
Once Kush's Slam-Dunk Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than I Didn’t draft this team (1 vs 0).
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than I Didn’t draft this team (0 vs 2).
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than I Didn’t draft this team (5 vs 4).
By position, Kush's Slam-Dunk Team have outscored I Didn’t draft this team at QB, WR, and K this season.
Kush's Slam-Dunk Team has a higher average scoring margin (16) than I Didn’t draft this team this season (-25).
The starters for Kush's Slam-Dunk Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for I Didn’t draft this team (1).
Hey I Didn’t draft this team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

More from Yahoo Sports

Kush's Slam-Dunk Team
Keep those wins coming, Kush's Slam-Dunk Team. Yahoo's experts can help you throughout the week. Find more Help from Yahoo's Fantasy Experts.
I Didn’t draft this team
Looks like you could use some help from Yahoo's team of experts, I Didn’t draft this team. What more do you have to lose? Be sure to read the latest installment of Booms and Busts.