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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Potsy's Posse
5-3 522.3
497.3
 
VS
proj
Garbaggio
490.6 0-8
559.04

Offensively challenged Potsy's Posse come back to knock off Garbaggio, 522.3-490.6

Ranking 12th in the league in points scored for the week, Potsy's Posse were fortunate to earn a win against a team that performed even worse, rallying to earn a 522.3-490.6 win over Garbaggio. Potsy's Posse trailed 490.6-465.4 heading into Monday night, but the squad made a comeback behind Tyler Boyd, who caught 3 passes for 38 yards and a touchdown for 30.8 points, and the Cincinnati Bengals defense, who allowed 32 points, surrendered 440 yards, and forced 2 turnovers (26.1 points). Garrett Wilson (80.5 points) and the New England Patriots defense (72.8) carried the flag for Garbaggio in defeat. This marks the second time this season Potsy's Posse have taken down Garbaggio, after winning 682-598.9 in their last matchup. Potsy's Posse (5-3) have now won five games in a row and will look to keep it rolling against Hogie's Hero's. Garbaggio (0-8) face My Team in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Potsy's Posse   Garbaggio

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Duvernay (99 Ret. Yds) scored 57.6 points against the Buccaneers in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 28.63-point projection and was much higher than his 34.24-point season scoring average. Duvernay ranks #80 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Devin Duvernay

Top Player Comparison

Potsy's Posse
Points
% of total points 522.3
1
C.J. Mosley
LB
108
80.36
20.7%
2
Tom Brady
QB
90.2
67.91
17.3%
3
Donovan Wilson
S
67
61.88
12.8%
4
Devin Duvernay
WR
57.6
28.63
11%
Garbaggio
Points
% of total points 490.6
1
Garrett Wilson
WR
80.5
29.89
16.4%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
72.8
69.72
14.8%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
58.6
56.78
11.9%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
50.3
39.22
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tom Brady had a 51-yard pass and a 44-yard pass for Potsy's Posse, contributing to a 198.8-0.0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Garrett Wilson had a 54-yard catch for Garbaggio, while Russell Wilson had a 47-yard pass for the team, who trailed 423.6-311.4 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Garbaggio owned a 490.6-458.1 lead. For Potsy's Posse, Alec Pierce had a 47-yard catch. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Garbaggio with a 33-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Potsy's Posse   Garbaggio
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the midway point. Let's check in on the Standings.
Potsy's Posse
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to imagine Potsy's Posse holding onto No. 8 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 565.0 points per game through eight weeks, 10th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Potsy's Posse is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
C.J. Mosley
MVP
82 Tackles
Tom Brady
Best Drafted
2267 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
NYJ Defense
Best Acquisition
19.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 311.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 12 Turnovers
Garbaggio
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 525.2, Garbaggio is No. 14 in the Standings, leaving the team on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
Important Players
NE Defense
MVP
20.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 350.5 Avg Yds Allowed, 16 Turnovers
Bobby Wagner
Best Drafted
51 Tackles, 2 Sacks
Micah Parsons
Best Acquisition
36 Tackles, 8 Sacks

Game Notes

Potsy's Posse had six of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Garbaggio had only five of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Potsy's Posse won despite starting James Conner, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Potsy's Posse scored more points than their projected total, while Garbaggio failed to reach their projection.
Garbaggio ranked 13th in the league in scoring this week, while Potsy's Posse ranked 12th.
In upset games this season, Potsy's Posse moves to (1-0), while Garbaggio falls to (0-1).