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Week 9

Weekly
Grade
TheNigerianNightmare
4-5 3573
3041.77
 
VS
proj
Brad's Team
1914 2-7
2159.12

TheNigerianNightmare outperform projections, knock off Brad's Team in 3,573-1,914 rout

TheNigerianNightmare outperformed their projected point total, rolling to a 3,573-1,914 victory over Brad's Team, who fell short of projections. The matchup was over almost as soon as it started, as TheNigerianNightmare took a 1,456-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding efforts from Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills defense. Allen passed for 415 yards , ran for 14 yards and scored 4 touchdowns for 1,552 points, while the Bills defense allowed 34 points, surrendered 419 yards, and forced 4 turnovers (451 points). Deshaun Watson (281 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 50 Rush Yds) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (10 Pts Allowed, 339 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) led the way for Brad's Team in the loss. TheNigerianNightmare improve to 4-5 on the season, while Brad's Team fall to 2-7.

Matchup Timeline

  TheNigerianNightmare   Brad's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bills defense (34 Pts Allowed, 419 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 451 points in a 44-34 win over the Seahawks in Week 9. Their scoring output was 78.5% more than their 252.69-point projection and was higher than their 324.33-point season scoring average. The Bills defense will face the Cardinals next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

TheNigerianNightmare
Points
% of total points 3573
1
Josh Allen
QB
1552
1063.13
43.4%
2
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
451
252.69
12.6%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
418
384.94
11.7%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
349
269.25
9.8%
Brad's Team
Points
% of total points 1914
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
1053
1095.26
55%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
396
336.26
20.7%
3
Hayden Hurst
TE
193
171.85
10.1%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
152
248.12
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, after which TheNigerianNightmare emerged with a 3,218-1,762 lead. Josh Allen had a 25-yard touchdown pass for TheNigerianNightmare, while DK Metcalf had a 41-yard catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Brad's Team with a 77-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Diontae Johnson had a 42-yard catch for TheNigerianNightmare, helping the team to a 3,483-1,762 lead.

Points By Position

  TheNigerianNightmare   Brad's Team

StatSmack

TheNigerianNightmare must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (3,573) than their season average (3,224.56).
We heard scoring helps you win. Brad's Team need some help then, averaging just 2,370 versus TheNigerianNightmare's 3,224.56.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. TheNigerianNightmare (4-5) have a better record than Brad's Team (2-7).
Even the computers think TheNigerianNightmare have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (3,061.69) than Brad's Team (2,278.3).
Once TheNigerianNightmare put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Brad's Team (1 vs 0).
TheNigerianNightmare have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Brad's Team (40 vs 28).
By position, TheNigerianNightmare have outscored Brad's Team at QB, RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
TheNigerianNightmare has a higher average scoring margin (98) than Brad's Team this season (-832).
The starters for TheNigerianNightmare had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Brad's Team (2).
There's not much good to say about Brad's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

TheNigerianNightmare
This sport is all about taking advantage of the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by thoroughly dominating Brad's Team at the wide receiver position (722 points to 152).
Brad's Team
It's entirely possible that Brad's Team would be a better GM in real football than in fantasy. With just six total targets this past week, their three wide receivers apparently spent the majority of their games blocking downfield and running decoy routes.