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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
LIONPWR
6-2 247.75
218.97
 
VS
proj
Naked Bootlegs
186.55 5-3
194.14

LIONPWR smirk at expectations, earn win over Naked Bootlegs, 247.75-186.55

LIONPWR stepped up, earning a 247.75-186.55 win over Naked Bootlegs, who fell short of projections. LIONPWR earned an early 29.35-point lead on Thursday. Naked Bootlegs came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Kyler Murray (34.9 points) and Marcus Mariota (32.95). Unphased, LIONPWR rallied later that afternoon, as Derrick Henry (37.8 points) and Saquon Barkley (15.2) put them back on top once and for all. LIONPWR (6-2) will look to notch another win against PIERMONSTERS, while Naked Bootlegs (5-3) try to get back in the win column against The Overkiller's.

Matchup Timeline

  LIONPWR   Naked Bootlegs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry ran for 219 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Titans beat the Texans 17-10. In doing so, he put up 37.8 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on LIONPWR this week. In Week 9, Henry and the Titans will face the Chiefs.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

LIONPWR
Points
% of total points 247.75
1
Derrick Henry
RB
37.8
18.75
15.3%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
33.9
21.04
13.7%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
28.2
27.42
11.4%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
22.25
21.26
9%
Naked Bootlegs
Points
% of total points 186.55
1
Kyler Murray
QB
34.9
26.44
18.7%
2
Marcus Mariota
QB
32.95
19.23
17.7%
3
Devin Duvernay
WR
21.35
11.36
11.4%
4
Mike Gesicki
TE
12.8
8.31
6.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch for LIONPWR, helping to stake the team to a 50.70-21.35 lead.
Sunday Early
Marcus Mariota had a 47-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for Naked Bootlegs, while Kyler Murray had a 38-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 154.75-135.30 lead for Naked Bootlegs.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was LIONPWR who claimed the lead, 220.50-175.55. For LIONPWR, Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run and a 41-yard run. Brandin Cooks had a 44-yard catch for Naked Bootlegs, while Alec Pierce had a 47-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 37-yard touchdown pass for LIONPWR, helping the team to a 247.75-186.55 lead.

Points By Position

  LIONPWR   Naked Bootlegs

StatSmack

LIONPWR must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (247.75) than their season average (213.67).
We heard scoring helps you win. Naked Bootlegs need some help then, averaging just 196.77 versus LIONPWR's 213.67.
Even the machines think LIONPWR have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (214.61) than Naked Bootlegs (201.9).
LIONPWR don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Naked Bootlegs (1 vs 0).
LIONPWR are clutch masters, with more close wins than Naked Bootlegs (2 vs 0).
LIONPWR should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Naked Bootlegs (4 vs 3).
By position, LIONPWR have outscored Naked Bootlegs at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
LIONPWR don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Naked Bootlegs, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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