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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
AlexVerdugo
6-3 150.24
102.07
 
VS
proj
TDL_JXGXX
60.96 4-5
92.4

AlexVerdugo earn win against TDL_JXGXX in 150.24-60.96 rout

AlexVerdugo exceeded expectations, cruising to a 150.24-60.96 victory over TDL_JXGXX, who fell short of projections. TDL_JXGXX took a 6.90-point lead on Thursday, but it was all AlexVerdugo after that. They were led by Jared Goff (391 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 17 Rush Yds) and Alvin Kamara (82 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 34 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Tom Brady (294 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Antonio Brown (5 Rec, 42 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for TDL_JXGXX in the loss. AlexVerdugo (6-3) will look to get another win against Chief, while TDL_JXGXX (4-5) will face Trigger in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  AlexVerdugo   TDL_JXGXX

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 6 points, surrendering 282 yards, and intercepting 4 passes against the Jets, the Dolphins defense tallied 25 points this week. They more-than-tripled their 8.28-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Dolphins defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

AlexVerdugo
Points
% of total points 150.24
1
Jared Goff
QB
30.34
22.67
20.2%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
29.6
16.07
19.7%
3
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
25
8.28
16.6%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
21.9
10.18
14.6%
TDL_JXGXX
Points
% of total points 60.96
1
Tom Brady
QB
15.66
22.69
25.7%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
10.2
13.73
16.7%
3
Doug Martin
RB
6.9
8.08
11.3%
4
Sammy Watkins
WR
6.4
8.24
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Jared Goff had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard pass for AlexVerdugo, contributing to a 140.14-45.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday night, but after the scoring was completed, AlexVerdugo owned a 150.24-60.96 lead. For AlexVerdugo, Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 51-yard catch. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for TDL_JXGXX with a 55-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  AlexVerdugo   TDL_JXGXX

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. AlexVerdugo scored more in this one (150.24) than their season average (104.56).
We heard scoring helps you win. AlexVerdugo are doing a better job of that, averaging 104.56 versus TDL_JXGXX's 91.73.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. AlexVerdugo (6-3) have a better record than TDL_JXGXX (4-5).
Once AlexVerdugo put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than TDL_JXGXX (3 vs 1).
AlexVerdugo are clutch masters, with more close wins than TDL_JXGXX (1 vs 0).
AlexVerdugo should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than TDL_JXGXX (5 vs 3).
By position, AlexVerdugo have outscored TDL_JXGXX at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
AlexVerdugo has a higher average scoring margin (9) than TDL_JXGXX this season (-18).
The starters for AlexVerdugo had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for TDL_JXGXX (1).
Hey TDL_JXGXX, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

TDL_JXGXX
Things get no easier for eighth-place TDL_JXGXX, as they'll now get to face off against first-place Trigger in Week 10. TDL_JXGXX might need to rearrange the deck some with the Houston Texans defense, Emmanuel Sanders, and Hayden Hurst out on bye in Week 10. Trigger will be without Demaryius Thomas.
AlexVerdugo
AlexVerdugo (6-3) will go up against Chief (5-4) in a Week 10 matchup that features teams separated by just a game in the standings. Each team will have multiple bye weeks to consider in Week 10, as Justin Tucker, Adam Thielen, and Willie Snead IV are out for Chief and Kirk Cousins and John Brown will sit for AlexVerdugo. Over the last three weeks, AlexVerdugo have scored 108.29 points per game, while Chief have averaged only 82.93 per contest.