Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Brees Knees
5-3 108.32
82.33
 
VS
proj
Donald's Team
52.8 3-5
46.43

Brees Knees knock off Donald's Team for fourth straight win in 108.32-52.80 rout

Brees Knees extended their win streak to four games with a dominant victory over Donald's Team, cruising to a 108.32-52.80 win. It was the third consecutive loss for Donald's Team. Brees Knees earned a 13.30-point lead on Thursday behind James Conner and never gave it back. Andrew Luck (22.2 points) and Keenan Allen (11.7) carried the flag for Donald's Team in defeat. Brees Knees (5-3) will look to keep it rolling against JS'S ESPNY!FFMFL, while Donald's Team (3-5) will attempt to get back in the win column against MR's Majestic Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Brees Knees   Donald's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 14 passes for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Cowboys, Ertz put up 26.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.57-point projection and was much higher than his 12.59-point season scoring average. Ertz ranks #37 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Zach Ertz

Top Player Comparison

Brees Knees
Points
% of total points 108.32
1
Zach Ertz
TE
26.5
9.57
24.5%
2
Mark Ingram
RB
22.2
10.88
20.5%
3
Jared Goff
QB
21.02
20.94
19.4%
4
Davante Adams
WR
17.7
13.18
16.3%
Donald's Team
Points
% of total points 52.8
1
Andrew Luck
QB
22.2
19.97
42%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
11.7
11.72
22.2%
3
Brett Maher
K
9
7.48
17%
4
Jordan Wilkins
RB
5.3
1.8
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Brees Knees owned a 35.50-27.50 lead. For Brees Knees, Mark Ingram had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Andrew Luck had a 53-yard touchdown pass for Donald's Team, while Jordan Wilkins had a 53-yard run.
Sunday Late
Davante Adams had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Brees Knees, contributing to a 81.82-39.20 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Brees Knees   Donald's Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Brees Knees scored more in this one (108.32) than their season average (99.51).
Get on their level! Brees Knees have won four straight weeks, while Donald's Team have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Donald's Team need some help then, averaging just 69.73 versus Brees Knees's 99.51.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Brees Knees (5-3) have a better record than Donald's Team (3-5).
Even the machines think Brees Knees have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (89.1) than Donald's Team (67.81).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Donald's Team has left more points on the bench this season (346.62) than Brees Knees (239.1).
Brees Knees don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Donald's Team (3 vs 0).
Brees Knees have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Donald's Team (1 vs 0).
Brees Knees should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Donald's Team (7 vs 4).
Brees Knees have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Donald's Team (31 vs 24).
By position, Brees Knees have outscored Donald's Team at RB, WR, and TE this season.
Brees Knees don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Donald's 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!

More from Yahoo Sports

Brees Knees
With a winning streak of four games, Brees Knees has probably been following the advice of Yahoo's fantasy experts recently. Take a look at the latest installment of Weekly Rankings on Tuesday.
Donald's Team
Sometimes it's just not your week, Donald's Team. Luckily, Yahoo has a whole team of experts ready to help you bounce back from this loss. The latest edition of Sleepers comes out on Wednesday.