Week 8
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Despite top scorer Barkley, Shawn Brady fall to Horsedick boy'z in 117.18-113.68 battle
Shawn Brady had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with RB Saquon Barkley racking up 24.3 points, the 13th-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Horsedick boy'z, who rallied to earn a 117.18-113.68 victory. After trailing 113.68-94.20 heading into Sunday night, Horsedick boy'z charged back behind Matt Moore (267 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). Saquon Barkley (24.3 points) and Julio Jones (20.2) led the way for Shawn Brady in the loss. Horsedick boy'z (5-3) will look to keep it rolling against Ronnie's Squad, while Shawn Brady (3-5) match up against Garrett's Team in an effort to get back on track.
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Shawn Brady who grabbed the lead, 104.68-88.70. Jason Myers had a 54-yard field goal for Horsedick boy'z, while Mike Williams had a 43-yard catch. Adam Vinatieri made the highlight reel for Shawn Brady with a 55-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal.
Sunday Night Matt Moore had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 29-yard touchdown pass for Horsedick boy'z, helping the team to a 117.18-113.68 lead.
Matchup Player of the Week
In a 17-16 win over the Bears, Gordon III scored 10.4 points to beat his 6.53-point projection. He ran for 31 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Horsedick boy'z this week. In Week 9, Gordon III and the Chargers will battle the Packers. Melvin Gordon III
"What If" (presented by Yahoo!)
Horsedick boy'z would have beaten six other teams besides Shawn Brady this week.
Shawn Brady would have lost to four other teams besides Horsedick boy'z this week.
If Horsedick boy'z played Shawn Brady every week this season, they'd be 5-3.
Had they played each other last week, Shawn Brady would have topped Horsedick boy'z 104.6-85.52.
Horsedick boy'z would be 4-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Shawn Brady.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Horsedick boy'z, Shawn Brady would be 4-3.
If Horsedick boy'z had played every team in the league each week, they would be 38-50.
If they played every team every week, Shawn Brady would be 33-55.
TEAM_MAGA knock SexySandwich from top spot in 109.06-106.18 battle
TEAM_MAGA eked out a 109.06-106.18 win over SexySandwich, knocking them out of the top spot in The South Bay Hyphy League. SexySandwich had a chance to come from behind late afternoon on Sunday, but they fell short. TEAM_MAGA led 57.40-63.08 after the early action and held on for the win despite a combined 43.1 points from five players on Sunday afternoon for SexySandwich. TEAM_MAGA were led by Julian Edelman (23.5 points) and Tom Brady (22.36). TEAM_MAGA (4-4) have now won four matchups in a row and will look to keep it rolling against ThatManAgain..... SexySandwich (6-2) attempt to get back on track against Subject To Change.
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early Leonard Fournette had a 66-yard run for TEAM_MAGA, who trailed 63.08-57.40 after the early action.
Sunday Late Tom Brady had a 59-yard pass for TEAM_MAGA, helping the team to a 109.06-106.18 lead.
Matchup Player of the Week
Going up against the Jets in Week 8, Fournette racked up 136 yards from scrimmage . In doing so, he put up 17.1 points to scored 7.3% higher than his 15.94-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on TEAM_MAGA this week. Fournette will battle the Texans next week. Leonard Fournette
Game Notes
TEAM_MAGA got the win despite the fact that only three of their 10 starting players scored higher than their projected point totals.
SexySandwich had only two of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored below their projected point total.
The matchup's 2.88-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
This loss puts an end to a six-match unbeaten streak for SexySandwich.
TEAM_MAGA moves to (2-1) in close games this season, while SexySandwich falls to (1-1).
A bright spot in the loss, Michael Thomas (21.8 points) posted the fifth-highest score for a WR this week.
Ronnie's Squad hand But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP seventh straight loss in 174.40-99.72 rout
Ronnie's Squad cruised to a 174.40-99.72 win to hand But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP their seventh straight loss. Ronnie's Squad pulled out to a 21.20-point lead on Thursday behind Dalvin Cook (25.6 points) and Kirk Cousins (11.6) and never gave it back. Drew Brees (373 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Dan Bailey (4-4 FG, 50 long, 1-1 XP) led the charge for But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP in the loss. Ronnie's Squad (6-2) will look to add to their success against Horsedick boy'z, while But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (1-7) attempt to get some positive momentum against SINCERE's Team.
Matchup Highlights
Thursday Dan Bailey had a 50-yard field goal for But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP for the team, who trailed 37.20-16.00 after the first game of the week.
Sunday Early Cooper Kupp had a 65-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch for Ronnie's Squad, contributing to a 141.60-91.72 lead for the team.
Sunday Late Tyrell Williams had a 46-yard touchdown catch for Ronnie's Squad, while James White had a 59-yard catch, contributing to a 174.40-94.82 lead for Ronnie's Squad.
Matchup Player of the Week
Smith caught 6 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown as the Titans beat the Buccaneers 27-23. In doing so, he put up 16.8 points to more-than-double his 5.97-point projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any TE in the league this season. In Week 9, Smith and the Titans will face the Panthers. Jonnu Smith
Game Notes
That pregame pep talk must have worked. Ronnie's Squad scored more in this matchup (174.4) than their season average (140.6).
But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last seven matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP need some help then, averaging just 95.09 versus Ronnie's Squad's 140.6.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Ronnie's Squad (6-2) have a better record than But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (1-7).
Even the machines think Ronnie's Squad have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (130.41) than But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (107.08).
Ronnie's Squad don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (6 vs 1). Ronnie's Squad should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (6 vs 2).
Ronnie's Squad have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (40 vs 27).
By position, Ronnie's Squad have outscored But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Ronnie's Squad don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Ronnie's Squad had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (1).
Ronnie's Squad was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (3) than But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP (0). Hey But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!
Garrett's Team top expectations, earn win over Subject To Change in 178.5-121.0 rout
Garrett's Team beat expectations, rolling to a 178.5-121.0 win over Subject To Change. Garrett's Team got out to a 34.4-point lead early Sunday afternoon. Subject To Change came back to take the lead during the late games on Sunday, powered by Derek Carr (29.4 points) and Mike Nugent (9). Unphased, Garrett's Team got it going later that night, as Aaron Jones (38.1 points) and Aaron Rodgers (33.1) put them back on top for good. Garrett's Team (2-6) will look to keep it rolling against Shawn Brady, while Subject To Change (5-3) attempt to get some positive momentum against SexySandwich.
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early Kenny Golladay had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Garrett's Team, contributing to a 70.4-36.0 lead for the team.
Sunday Late Derek Carr had a 65-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard touchdown pass for Subject To Change, helping the team to a 74.4-70.4 lead.
Sunday Night Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday night, after which Garrett's Team had a 159.7-98.5 lead. Aaron Rodgers found Aaron Jones on multiple big plays for Garrett's Team: a 67-yard touchdown pass and a 50-yard pass. Travis Kelce made the highlight reel for Subject To Change with a 29-yard touchdown catch.
Monday JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Garrett's Team on Monday night en route to the win for the team.
Matchup Player of the Week
Jones scored 38.1 points in a 31-24 win over the Chiefs to more-than-double his 13.9-point projection. He racked up 226 yards from scrimmage and caught 2 touchdown passes to beat his projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any RB in the league this season. Next week, Jones will play the Chargers. Aaron Jones
"What If" (presented by Yahoo!)
Garrett's Team would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Subject To Change would have lost to just two other teams besides Garrett's Team this week.
Garrett's Team would be 3-4-1 if they played Subject To Change every week.
Garrett's Team would have gotten the win over Subject To Change 109.66-89.26 had they played each other last week.
Garrett's Team would be 4-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Subject To Change.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Garrett's Team, Subject To Change would be 3-4.
If Garrett's Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 49-38-1. If they played every team every week, Subject To Change would be 49-38-1.
Offensively challenged The 37th Chamber defeat ThatManAgain...., 104.46-66.88
The 37th Chamber emerged victorious with a 104.46-66.88 win over ThatManAgain.... despite ranking only 10th in the league in points scored for the week. The 37th Chamber leapt out to a 38.78-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from Andy Dalton (329 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Jordan Howard (17.6) and never looked back. Jared Goff (26.88 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (16.4) carried the flag for ThatManAgain.... in the loss. The 37th Chamber (4-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against TD Do You Love Me, while ThatManAgain.... (1-7) will attempt to get back in the win column against TEAM_MAGA.
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which The 37th Chamber had a 79.16-40.38 lead. Andy Dalton had a 52-yard pass for The 37th Chamber, while Devin Singletary had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Jared Goff made the highlight reel for ThatManAgain.... with a 65-yard touchdown pass and a 31-yard touchdown pass.
Matchup Player of the Week
Howard (96 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 15 Rec Yds) scored 17.6 points in a 31-13 win over the Bills in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.25-point projection and was much higher than his 11.45-point season scoring average. Howard ranks #61 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week. Jordan Howard
"What If" (presented by Yahoo!)
The 37th Chamber would have beaten only one other team besides ThatManAgain.... this week.
ThatManAgain.... would have lost to every other team in the league this week.
If The 37th Chamber played ThatManAgain.... every week this season, they'd be 7-1.
ThatManAgain.... would have defeated The 37th Chamber 122.42-99.36 had they played each other last week.
The 37th Chamber would be 2-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as ThatManAgain..... If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as The 37th Chamber, ThatManAgain.... would be 1-6.
If The 37th Chamber had played every team in the league each week, they would be 49-39.
If they played every team every week, ThatManAgain.... would be 20-68.
**GAME OF THE WEEK**
SINCERE's Team jump into 1st place in 149.56-105.34 rout
SINCERE's Team ascended into first place in The South Bay Hyphy League with a convincing victory over TD Do You Love Me, cruising to a 149.56-105.34 win. SINCERE's Team nabbed a 25.8-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Mike Evans (37.3 points) and Alex Erickson (12.7) and never let it go. David Montgomery (135 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 12 Rec Yds) and Mason Rudolph (251 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) did everything they could for TD Do You Love Me in defeat. SINCERE's Team (7-1) have now won four straight and will look to sustain their momentum against But SKEEEEEEEEEEEUP. TD Do You Love Me (4-4) attempt to get some positive momentum against The 37th Chamber.
Matchup Highlights
Sunday Early There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was SINCERE's Team who grabbed the lead, 74.90-49.10. Mike Evans had a 46-yard catch and a 43-yard catch for SINCERE's Team, while Alex Erickson had a 52-yard catch. David Montgomery made the highlight reel for TD Do You Love Me with a 55-yard run.
Sunday Late Deshaun Watson had a 46-yard pass for SINCERE's Team, while Christian McCaffrey had a 40-yard touchdown run, helping SINCERE's Team to a 149.56-63.40 lead.
Monday Mason Rudolph teamed up with Diontae Johnson for a 45-yard touchdown pass for TD Do You Love Me. Rudolph also lit up the scoreboard with a 26-yard touchdown pass.
Matchup Player of the Week
Evans (11 Rec, 198 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 37.3 points in a 27-23 lost to the Titans in Week 8. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.17-point projection and was much higher than his 15.4-point season scoring average. Evans ranks #32 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week. Mike Evans
Game Notes
More than half (6 of the 10) of the starters on SINCERE's Team scored higher than their projected point totals.
TD Do You Love Me had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Mike Evans, Deshaun Watson, and Christian McCaffrey all scored more points than David Montgomery, the leading scorer for TD Do You Love Me.
SINCERE's Team put up more points than their season scoring average (126.67) while TD Do You Love Me fell short of theirs (114.22).
SINCERE's Team scored more points than their projected total, while TD Do You Love Me fell short of their projection.
Not only did SINCERE's Team win, but they also easily covered the 16.52-point projected margin of victory.
All four of the losses for TD Do You Love Me have been blowout losses.
