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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
AKI77
6-2 115.52
110.81
 
VS
proj
Jaymin
110.06 3-5
95.51

Jaymin beat projections but lose to AKI77, 115.52-110.06

Jaymin stepped up and beat expectations, but it wasn't enough to change the result as AKI77 came out on top with a 115.52-110.06 victory. Jaymin took a 13.40-point lead on Thursday, but AKI77 held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II (114 Rush Yds, 81 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Russell Wilson (248 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 15 Rush Yds). Andrew Luck (239 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Antonio Brown (6 Rec, 74 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) did their part for Jaymin in the loss. AKI77 (6-2) will look to notch another win against Hannibal1986, while Jaymin (3-5) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Yukai Rex.

Matchup Timeline

  AKI77   Jaymin

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 34 points, surrendering 576 yards, and intercepting 4 passes against the Buccaneers, the Bengals defense registered 19 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 7.69-point projection and was higher than their 13-point season scoring average. The Bengals defense will face the Saints next week.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense

Top Player Comparison

AKI77
Points
% of total points 115.52
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
27.5
22.32
23.8%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
23.42
18.98
20.3%
3
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
19
7.69
16.4%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
15.8
15.32
13.7%
Jaymin
Points
% of total points 110.06
1
Andrew Luck
QB
23.36
21.7
21.2%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
19.4
13.81
17.6%
3
James White
RB
15.4
12.43
14%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
13.9
11.13
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DeVante Parker had a 46-yard catch for Jaymin to contribute to a 13.40-0.00 lead for Jaymin.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Jaymin owned a 94.66-90.52 lead. Russell Wilson had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for AKI77, while Todd Gurley II had a 30-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Andrew Luck had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Jaymin, while Antonio Brown had a 43-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  AKI77   Jaymin
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the halfway point. How about we refresh the Standings?
AKI77
AKI77 will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 108.89 points per game through eight weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the squad ranks No. 2 in the Standings, easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
800 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 351 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Adam Thielen
Best Drafted
74 Rec, 925 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Robbie Gould
Best Acquisition
16-17 FG, 51 long, 13-14 XP
Jaymin
Jaymin rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through eight weeks, the unit is averaging the 7th-most points per game in the league (94.27 ppg), leaving Jaymin on the outside looking in for the playoffs at No. 9 in the Standings.
Important Players
Ben Roethlisberger
MVP
2290 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Antonio Brown
Best Drafted
46 Rec, 552 Rec Yds, 8 Rec TDs
Mason Crosby
Best Acquisition
17-22 FG, 53 long, 14-16 XP

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. AKI77 scored more in this matchup (115.52) than their season average (108.89).
We heard scoring helps you win. Jaymin need some help then, averaging just 94.27 versus AKI77's 108.89.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" AKI77 (6-2) have a better record than Jaymin (3-5).
Even the machines think AKI77 have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (99.01) than Jaymin (92.25).
Once AKI77 put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jaymin (3 vs 0).
AKI77 don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Jaymin (0 vs 2).
AKI77 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Jaymin (8 vs 4).
By position, AKI77 have outscored Jaymin at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
AKI77 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Jaymin, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!