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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
MANNING'S MAULERS
6-2 2797
2600.68
 
VS
proj
THE PITT. CREW
2040 2-6
2171.24

MANNING'S MAULERS defeat THE PITT. CREW for third straight win, 2,797-2,040

MANNING'S MAULERS extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over THE PITT. CREW, earning a 2,797-2,040 win. THE PITT. CREW grabbed a 327-point lead on Thursday, but MANNING'S MAULERS held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by A.J. Brown (6 Rec, 156 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Justin Fields (151 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 60 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Lamar Jackson (630 points) and Tyler Conklin (181) carried the flag for THE PITT. CREW in the loss. MANNING'S MAULERS (6-2) will look to rack up another W against jman's Swag Team, while THE PITT. CREW (2-6) will try to get back on track against Curtis Lowe.

Matchup Timeline

  MANNING'S MAULERS   THE PITT. CREW

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 625 points against his 137.93-point projection. During a 35-13 win over the Steelers, he caught 6 passes for 156 yards and 3 touchdowns. Brown ranks #33 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
A.J. Brown

Top Player Comparison

MANNING'S MAULERS
Points
% of total points 2797
1
A.J. Brown
WR
625
137.93
22.3%
2
Justin Fields
QB
462
364.06
16.5%
3
Trevor Lawrence
QB
289
542.56
10.3%
4
Devin Duvernay
WR
168
96.56
6%
THE PITT. CREW
Points
% of total points 2040
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
630
591.46
30.9%
2
Tyler Conklin
TE
181
51.08
8.9%
3
Chase McLaughlin
K
180
151.84
8.8%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
160
245.45
7.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, MANNING'S MAULERS had a 2,501-1,495 lead. A.J. Brown had a 39-yard touchdown catch and a 27-yard touchdown catch for MANNING'S MAULERS, while Trevor Lawrence had a 22-yard touchdown pass. Kalif Raymond made the highlight reel for THE PITT. CREW with a 43-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Tyler Lockett had a 33-yard touchdown catch for MANNING'S MAULERS, helping the team to a 2,797-1,965 lead.

Points By Position

  MANNING'S MAULERS   THE PITT. CREW
Standings Update
Let's take a closer look at the Standings. After all, we're already midway through the season, believe it or not.
MANNING'S MAULERS
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to imagine MANNING'S MAULERS holding onto the No. 3 position in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 2,940 points per game through eight weeks, 8th-best in the league. Nevertheless, MANNING'S MAULERS is easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2159 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs, 113 Rush Yds
Trevor Lawrence
Best Drafted
1840 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs
A.J. Brown
Best Acquisition
39 Rec, 659 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
THE PITT. CREW
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 2,249, THE PITT. CREW boasts the No. 14 spot in the Standings, leaving the team on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
1635 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 553 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Baker Mayfield
Best Drafted
962 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs
Chase McLaughlin
Best Acquisition
13-14 FG, 52 long, 8-8 XP

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. THE PITT. CREW have lost their last six weeks, while MANNING'S MAULERS have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. MANNING'S MAULERS are doing a better job of that, averaging 2,939.5 versus THE PITT. CREW's 2,248.5.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. MANNING'S MAULERS (6-2) have a better record than THE PITT. CREW (2-6).
Even the machines think MANNING'S MAULERS have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (2,818.99) than THE PITT. CREW (2,439.35).
MANNING'S MAULERS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than THE PITT. CREW (1 vs 0).
MANNING'S MAULERS don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than THE PITT. CREW (0 vs 1).
MANNING'S MAULERS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than THE PITT. CREW (5 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of THE PITT. CREW - they’ve made more transactions (6) than MANNING'S MAULERS (3) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, MANNING'S MAULERS have outscored THE PITT. CREW at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
MANNING'S MAULERS has a higher average scoring margin (152) than THE PITT. CREW this season (-536).
The starters for MANNING'S MAULERS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for THE PITT. CREW (1).
MANNING'S MAULERS came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than THE PITT. CREW (1).
Hey THE PITT. CREW, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!