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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Kel-C u in the finals
5-2 142
118.54
 
VS
proj
Water Boys
106 2-5
97.77

Kel-C u in the finals beat projections, knock off Water Boys in 142-106 blowout

Kel-C u in the finals outperformed expectations, rolling to a 142-106 win over Water Boys. Kel-C u in the finals took a 22-point lead on Thursday behind Mike Evans (12 points) and Ryan Succop (10) and never let it go. Dalvin Cook (111 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 30 Rec Yds) and DK Metcalf (6 Rec, 55 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for Water Boys in the loss. Kel-C u in the finals (5-2) will look to notch another win against It's me yours truly, while Water Boys (2-5) face Kaeptain America in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Kel-C u in the finals   Water Boys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Going up against the Raiders in Week 8, the Saints defense didn't allow any points, surrendered 183 yards, and intercepted a pass. In doing so, they put up 21 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Saints will go up against the Ravens.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Kel-C u in the finals
Points
% of total points 142
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
21
8.59
14.8%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
18
16.54
12.7%
3
Rondale Moore
WR
18
6.54
12.7%
4
Matthew Stafford
QB
15
15.58
10.6%
Water Boys
Points
% of total points 106
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
23
15.06
21.7%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
14
9.44
13.2%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
12
10.17
11.3%
4
Evan Engram
TE
12
5.97
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Mike Evans had a 51-yard catch for Kel-C u in the finals to contribute to a 22-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Kel-C u in the finals became the proud owner of a 94-62 lead. For Kel-C u in the finals, Rondale Moore had a 38-yard touchdown catch. Evan Engram had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Water Boys, while Russell Wilson had a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 33-yard touchdown catch for Water Boys, who trailed 134-97 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Kel-C u in the finals   Water Boys

StatSmack

Kel-C u in the finals must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (142) than their season average (124.14).
We heard scoring helps you win. Kel-C u in the finals are doing a better job of that, averaging 124.14 versus Water Boys's 106.71.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kel-C u in the finals (5-2) have a better record than Water Boys (2-5).
Even the machines think Kel-C u in the finals have better players. They have a higher projected points average (122.27) than Water Boys (111.03).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Kel-C u in the finals has left fewer points on the bench this season (43) than Water Boys (53).
Kel-C u in the finals don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Water Boys (2 vs 0).
Kel-C u in the finals see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Water Boys (0).
Kel-C u in the finals have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Water Boys (1 vs 0).
By position, Kel-C u in the finals have outscored Water Boys at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Kel-C u in the finals has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Water Boys this season (-21).
Don't worry Water Boys, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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