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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
AndrewP's Amazing Team
7-2 124
114.55
 
VS
proj
Overdose's Cool Team
123.3 4-5
78.63

AndrewP's Amazing Team knock off Overdose's Cool Team for third straight win in 124.0-123.3 cliff-hanger

AndrewP's Amazing Team extended their win streak to three games with a tight win over Overdose's Cool Team, narrowly earning a 124.0-123.3 victory. Overdose's Cool Team made a run at it late afternoon on Sunday, but it wasn't to be. AndrewP's Amazing Team led 73.8-93.5 after the early action and held on for the win despite 21.8 points from Geno Smith on Sunday afternoon for Overdose's Cool Team. Davante Adams (31.6 points) and Kenneth Walker III (26.4) were the top scorers for AndrewP's Amazing Team in the victory. AndrewP's Amazing Team (7-2) will look to sustain their momentum against Ohhhhh Schultz!!!, while Overdose's Cool Team (4-5) take on BUCCANEERS in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  AndrewP's Amazing Team   Overdose's Cool Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 36 yards and a touchdown against the Seahawks, Hopkins recorded 11.6 points this week. His scoring output was 76.3% of his 15.21-point projection and was lower than his 19.75-point season scoring average. Hopkins will face the Rams next week.
DeAndre Hopkins

Top Player Comparison

AndrewP's Amazing Team
Points
% of total points 124
1
Davante Adams
WR
31.6
14.68
25.5%
2
Kenneth Walker III
RB
26.4
13.25
21.3%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
13.1
21.6
10.6%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
12.2
11.53
9.8%
Overdose's Cool Team
Points
% of total points 123.3
1
Joe Mixon
RB
53.1
15.18
43.1%
2
Geno Smith
QB
21.8
17.89
17.7%
3
Nick Folk
K
17
8.49
13.8%
4
Miles Sanders
RB
15.3
12.17
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Davante Adams had a 38-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch for AndrewP's Amazing Team, who trailed 93.5-73.8 after the early games.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which AndrewP's Amazing Team became the proud owner of a 124.0-123.3 lead. For AndrewP's Amazing Team, DeAndre Hopkins had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Geno Smith made the highlight reel for Overdose's Cool Team with a 51-yard pass.

Points By Position

  AndrewP's Amazing Team   Overdose's Cool Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. AndrewP's Amazing Team scored more in this matchup (124) than their season average (111.43).
AndrewP's Amazing Team are on fire, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. AndrewP's Amazing Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 111.43 versus Overdose's Cool Team's 84.62.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" AndrewP's Amazing Team (7-2) have a better record than Overdose's Cool Team (4-5).
Even the machines think AndrewP's Amazing Team have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (113.05) than Overdose's Cool Team (92.15).
Once AndrewP's Amazing Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Overdose's Cool Team (1 vs 0).
AndrewP's Amazing Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Overdose's Cool Team (0 vs 1).
AndrewP's Amazing Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Overdose's Cool Team (4 vs 3).
AndrewP's Amazing Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Overdose's Cool Team (31 vs 22).
By position, AndrewP's Amazing Team have outscored Overdose's Cool Team at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
AndrewP's Amazing Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for AndrewP's Amazing Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Overdose's Cool Team (1).
AndrewP's Amazing Team was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than Overdose's Cool Team (2).
Hey Overdose's Cool Team, 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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