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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Lambeau Leapers
3-5 246.5
204.95
 
VS
proj
rayray
196.75 2-6
163.17

Lambeau Leapers hand rayray third consecutive loss, 246.50-196.75

Lambeau Leapers earned a 246.50-196.75 win to hand rayray their third consecutive loss. rayray earned a 32.65-point lead on Thursday, but Lambeau Leapers held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by D'Onta Foreman (118 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and Nick Chubb (101 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs). Travis Etienne Jr. (41.8 points) and Aaron Jones (34) carried the flag for rayray in the loss. This marks the second time this season Lambeau Leapers have gotten the best of rayray, after winning 189.1-140.6 in their last matchup. Lambeau Leapers (3-5) will look to sustain their momentum against The Alibi Room, while rayray (2-6) take on LaFleur's Cram Hole in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Lambeau Leapers   rayray

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 118 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Falcons, Foreman tallied 43.6 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 16.52-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Foreman will face the Bengals next week.
D'Onta Foreman

Top Player Comparison

Lambeau Leapers
Points
% of total points 246.5
1
D'Onta Foreman
RB
43.6
16.52
17.7%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
35.5
25.03
14.4%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
30.6
21.42
12.4%
4
Devin Duvernay
WR
29.6
15.09
12%
rayray
Points
% of total points 196.75
1
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
41.8
20.16
21.2%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
34
18.17
17.3%
3
Tom Brady
QB
20.45
23.26
10.4%
4
Mike Evans
WR
19.3
16.91
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tom Brady connected with Mike Evans for a 51-yard pass for rayray. Brady also lit up the scoreboard with a 44-yard pass, contributing to a 66.75-34.10 lead for rayray.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Lambeau Leapers owned a 160.40-136.05 lead. For Lambeau Leapers, Jaylen Waddle had a 29-yard touchdown catch. Travis Etienne Jr. made the highlight reel for rayray with a 49-yard run.
Sunday Night
Josh Allen had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for Lambeau Leapers to contribute to a 211.00-189.75 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Lambeau Leapers   rayray

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against rayray, Lambeau Leapers averaged more points (217.8) than they usually score (199.59).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're rayray. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. rayray need some help then, averaging just 168.3 versus Lambeau Leapers's 199.59.
Even the computers think Lambeau Leapers have better players. They have a higher projected points average (189.76) than rayray (173.69).
Lambeau Leapers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than rayray (1 vs 0).
Lambeau Leapers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than rayray (4 vs 3).
Lambeau Leapers have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than rayray (46 vs 35).
By position, Lambeau Leapers have outscored rayray at QB, WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Lambeau Leapers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, third-highest in the league.
Don't worry rayray, 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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