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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team
4-4 121.4
102.38
 
VS
proj
F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team
115.02 6-2
121.05

Back-and-forth battle ends with Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team coming back to top F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team, 121.40-115.02

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team earned a come-from-behind victory over F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team, rallying to earn a 121.40-115.02 win. Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team trailed 115.02-102.80 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind Tee Higgins, who caught 3 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown for 12.4 points, and Hayden Hurst, who caught 4 passes for 42 yards (6.2 points). Tyreek Hill (25.5 points) and Lamar Jackson (21.82) did everything they could for F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team in the loss. Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team (4-4) will look to maintain their momentum against Daniel's Phenomenal Team, while F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team (6-2) attempt to get back in the win column against Thomas's Astonishing Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team   F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 62 yards against the Buccaneers, Drake tallied 14.7 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 4.05-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Drake will face the Saints next week.
Kenyan Drake

Top Player Comparison

Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team
Points
% of total points 121.4
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
28.4
24.14
23.4%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
22.6
15.39
18.6%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
14.7
4.05
12.1%
4
Younghoe Koo
K
14
8.75
11.5%
F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team
Points
% of total points 115.02
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
25.5
17.64
22.2%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
21.82
22.39
19%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
19.8
16.95
17.2%
4
Dameon Pierce
RB
12.6
12.79
11%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Kenyan Drake had a 40-yard run for Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team, who trailed 21.82-14.70 after Thursday Night Football.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team had a 99.80-64.82 lead. For Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team, Jalen Hurts had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team with a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 26-yard touchdown catch and a 53-yard catch for F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team, contributing to a 115.02-102.80 lead for the team.
Monday
Tee Higgins had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team   F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's about time to take a closer look at the Standings.
Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team
To be fair, it could be worse. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 93.80, Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team is No. 7 in the Standings. While the unit currently is outside of playoff position, there's still time to make a run.
Important Players
Jalen Hurts
MVP
1799 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 303 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs
Dalvin Cook
Best Drafted
561 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 110 Rec Yds
Tyler Allgeier
Best Acquisition
324 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team
This week was the exception, not the rule. F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 126.37 points per game through eight weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the unit to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
1635 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 553 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
380 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 357 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
D'Onta Foreman
Best Acquisition
273 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

StatSmack

Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (121.4) than their season average (93.8).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team has left more points on the bench this season (508.2) than Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team (429.8).
Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team (0).
F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team have outscored F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team at QB this season.
The starters for Murray’s Mind-Blowing Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for F.F. Cleveland's Nice Team (3).
Hey F.F. Cleveland's Nice 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!