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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Stay Cappin
7-2 214.1
196.95
 
VS
proj
Night Hawk
199.65 3-6
196.06

Despite top scorer Mixon, Night Hawk fall to Stay Cappin, 214.10-199.65

Joe Mixon posted 55.1 points for Night Hawk, the top total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Stay Cappin, who secured a 214.10-199.65 win. Night Hawk grabbed a 7.40-point lead on Thursday, but Stay Cappin held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the New England Patriots defense (37 points) and Davante Adams (36.6). Joe Mixon (55.1 points) and Josh Allen (26.85) carried the flag for Night Hawk in the loss. Stay Cappin (7-2) will look to get another win against Dirty 54, while Night Hawk (3-6) attempt to right the ship against Patriot Killer.

Matchup Timeline

  Stay Cappin   Night Hawk

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 121 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Colts, the Patriots defense registered 37 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 14.15-point projection and was much higher than their 17.33-point season scoring average. The Patriots defense ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Stay Cappin
Points
% of total points 214.1
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
37
14.15
17.3%
2
Davante Adams
WR
36.6
17.88
17.1%
3
Derek Carr
QB
24.95
23.22
11.7%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
23.2
27.27
10.8%
Night Hawk
Points
% of total points 199.65
1
Joe Mixon
RB
55.1
16.91
27.6%
2
Josh Allen
QB
26.85
33.22
13.4%
3
Taylor Heinicke
QB
20.15
18.64
10.1%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
14.7
13.85
7.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Stay Cappin had a 193.20-171.90 lead. Derek Carr teamed up with Davante Adams on multiple big plays for Stay Cappin: a 38-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Josh Allen had a 36-yard touchdown run and a 42-yard pass for Night Hawk, while Taylor Heinicke had a 49-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Ryan Succop had a 50-yard field goal for Stay Cappin, contributing to a 205.20-191.40 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Stay Cappin   Night Hawk

What If

Stay Cappin would have beaten six other teams besides Night Hawk this week.
Night Hawk would have lost to just two other teams besides Stay Cappin this week.
If Stay Cappin played Night Hawk every week this season, they'd be 7-2.
Last week, Night Hawk would have beaten Stay Cappin 232.4-143.9.
Stay Cappin would be 4-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Night Hawk.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Stay Cappin, Night Hawk would be 5-3.
If Stay Cappin had played every team in the league each week, they would be 57-24.
If they played every team every week, Night Hawk would be 41-40.

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