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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
Super Mario-Ta
5-4 82.16
91.39
 
VS
proj
Packer backer
66.96 4-5
64.83

Offensively challenged Super Mario-Ta defeat Packer backer, 82.16-66.96

Super Mario-Ta came out on top with a 82.16-66.96 victory over Packer backer despite posting only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week. Packer backer grabbed a 3.60-point lead on Thursday, but Super Mario-Ta held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Travis Kelce (28.9 points) and Cooper Kupp (19.9). Tevin Coleman (32.6 points) and Tom Brady (15.66) carried the flag for Packer backer in the loss. Super Mario-Ta (5-4) will look to sustain their momentum against Tom's Team, while Packer backer (4-5) will attempt to develop some positive momentum against Got That Good Juju.

Matchup Timeline

  Super Mario-Ta   Packer backer

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 99 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Browns, Kelce scored 28.9 points this week. His scoring output was 83% more than his 15.79-point projection and was much higher than his 17.9-point season scoring average. Kelce ranks #34 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
Travis Kelce

Top Player Comparison

Super Mario-Ta
Points
% of total points 82.16
1
Travis Kelce
TE
28.9
15.79
35.2%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
19.9
14.87
24.2%
3
Sammy Watkins
WR
11.4
12.26
13.9%
4
Demaryius Thomas
WR
9.1
11.95
11.1%
Packer backer
Points
% of total points 66.96
1
Tevin Coleman
RB
32.6
12.2
48.7%
2
Tom Brady
QB
15.66
22.69
23.4%
3
Giorgio Tavecchio
K
8
10.39
11.9%
4
Austin Hooper
TE
7.1
9.16
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tevin Coleman had a 39-yard touchdown catch for Packer backer, who trailed 55.16-51.30 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Super Mario-Ta, helping the team to a 82.16-51.30 lead.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 55-yard touchdown pass for Packer backer, who trailed 82.16-66.96 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Super Mario-Ta   Packer backer

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Super Mario-Ta scored less in this one (82.16) than their season average of 113.29.
Even the machines think Super Mario-Ta have better players. Their projected average points is higher (113.65) than Packer backer (108.19).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Super Mario-Ta has left fewer points on the bench this season (333.5) than Packer backer (510.5).
Super Mario-Ta don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Packer backer (2 vs 1).
By position, Super Mario-Ta have outscored Packer backer at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Packer backer this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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