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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Pigskin Pimps XXI
3-5 117.36
86.34
 
VS
proj
Futbolistas
98.47 5-3
93.82

Pigskin Pimps XXI defeat Futbolistas, 117.36-98.47

Pigskin Pimps XXI outperformed their projected point total, coming out on top with a 117.36-98.47 win over Futbolistas. Pigskin Pimps XXI jumped out to a 74.93-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar showings from Alvin Kamara (62 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 96 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Travis Etienne Jr. (156 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and never looked back. Derrick Henry (219 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Josh Allen (218 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 49 Rush Yds) were the leading performers for Futbolistas in the loss. This marks the second time this season Pigskin Pimps XXI have taken down Futbolistas, after winning 91.4-81.33 in their last matchup. Pigskin Pimps XXI (3-5) will look to sustain their winning ways against Jumpin' Bones, while Futbolistas (5-3) will face COHOCTAH COWCATCHERS in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Pigskin Pimps XXI   Futbolistas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not allowing any points, surrendering 183 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Raiders, the Saints defense tallied 16 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 5.59-point projection and was much higher than their 5.38-point season scoring average. The Saints defense will face the Ravens next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Pigskin Pimps XXI
Points
% of total points 117.36
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
28.15
9.4
24%
2
Geno Smith
QB
21.78
20.04
18.6%
3
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
17.85
7.56
15.2%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
16
5.59
13.6%
Futbolistas
Points
% of total points 98.47
1
Derrick Henry
RB
29.65
11.6
30.1%
2
Josh Allen
QB
21.17
29.16
21.5%
3
Tyler Bass
K
10
9.29
10.2%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
9.85
7.46
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Alvin Kamara had a 36-yard touchdown catch for Pigskin Pimps XXI, while Travis Etienne Jr. had a 49-yard run to contribute to an 87.58-12.65 lead for Pigskin Pimps XXI.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Pigskin Pimps XXI who grabbed the lead, 117.36-48.30. For Pigskin Pimps XXI, Geno Smith had a 33-yard touchdown pass. Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard run for Futbolistas, while Alec Pierce had a 47-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Josh Allen had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for Futbolistas, who trailed 117.36-98.47 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Pigskin Pimps XXI   Futbolistas

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Futbolistas, Pigskin Pimps XXI averaged more points (104.38) than they usually score (74.14).
Pigskin Pimps XXI don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Futbolistas (0 vs 1).
By position, Pigskin Pimps XXI have outscored Futbolistas at WR this season.
Hey Futbolistas, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Pigskin Pimps XXI
Week 9 will feature the league's two lowest-scoring teams, as Pigskin Pimps XXI (3-5) battle Jumpin' Bones (0-8). Each of these teams has multiple bye weeks to think about in Week 9, as Jimmy Garoppolo, Melvin Gordon III, Graham Gano, and Diontae Johnson are off for Pigskin Pimps XXI, while Jumpin' Bones will be missing Jerry Jeudy and Trey Lance. Over the last three weeks, Pigskin Pimps XXI have scored 80.41 points per game, while Jumpin' Bones have averaged just 48.2 per contest.
Futbolistas
Looking ahead to Week 9, fourth-place Futbolistas (5-3) will look to right the ship against sixth-place COHOCTAH COWCATCHERS (4-4). Each side has players with byes next week, as Christian McCaffrey, Dak Prescott, Nick Chubb, and Dalton Schultz are off for COHOCTAH COWCATCHERS while Greg Dulcich and Ezekiel Elliott will sit for Futbolistas.