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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
GrundlePimp
5-4 140.75
115.4
 
VS
proj
Tommy P
117.55 5-4
117.81

GrundlePimp earn win over Tommy P in 140.75-117.55 runaway

GrundlePimp beat their projected point total, cruising to a 140.75-117.55 victory over Tommy P, who fell short of projections. Tommy P took a 6.10-point lead on Thursday, but it was all GrundlePimp after that. They were led by the New England Patriots defense (34 points) and Davante Adams (31.6). Josh Allen (205 Pass Yds, 86 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Dallas Goedert (8 Rec, 100 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Tommy P in defeat. GrundlePimp (5-4) will look to keep it rolling against Doo Doo Browns, while Tommy P (5-4) meet Da Bears in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  GrundlePimp   Tommy P

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 121 yards, and intercepted a pass in a 26-3 win over the Colts. In doing so, they put up 34 points to more-than-triple their 11.22-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Patriots will battle the Jets.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

GrundlePimp
Points
% of total points 140.75
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
34
11.22
24.2%
2
Davante Adams
WR
31.6
14.68
22.5%
3
Geno Smith
QB
27.55
22.75
19.6%
4
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
14.5
12.41
10.3%
Tommy P
Points
% of total points 117.55
1
Josh Allen
QB
26.85
32.75
22.8%
2
Dallas Goedert
TE
20
9.01
17%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
13.8
9.61
11.7%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
12.2
11.53
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, GrundlePimp owned a 100.50-73.65 lead. For GrundlePimp, Davante Adams had a 38-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Tommy P with a 36-yard touchdown run and a 42-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 51-yard pass for GrundlePimp, helping the team to a 128.05-96.75 lead.

Points By Position

  GrundlePimp   Tommy P

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. GrundlePimp scored more in this matchup (140.75) than their season average (106.43).
GrundlePimp laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Tommy P (0).
GrundlePimp are clutch masters, with more close wins than Tommy P (1 vs 0).
By position, GrundlePimp have outscored Tommy P at RB this season.
The starters for GrundlePimp had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Tommy P (2).
There's not much good to say about Tommy P this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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