Steve Berry Earns a Win, Kerry Has Hat Trick

Despite the Steelers and Giants scoring points on Monday Night, no one challenged Steve Berry, who posted a 359 to win Week 8. Steve‘s winning team featured L. Jackson, Purdy, Henry, Achane, R. Stevenson, Lamb, Diggs, Kittle and the Broncos D.

Kerry (338) was this week’s runner up, thanks to a lineup led by L. Jackson, Purdy, Henry, Mixon, McLaurin, Kittle Seibert and the Chiefs D.

This is Steve Berry‘s first weekly win since Week 2 of the 2022 campaign, when he was a rookie owner, and gives him bragging rights over his peers at Carroll Community College this week. Kerry‘s strong showing is her third pay day in eight weeks, as our former league champ has been the epitome of consistency in 2024. Congrats to Steve and Kerry on their strong performances.

The Rookie Report:
Chad is the toast of the rookie owners in Week 8, scoring a 335, which was good for third overall, edging Beth by a mere two points. This is Chad‘s third win among the new owners this season.

The Leaderboard:
Ravi 
remains atop the standings for a fourth consecutive week, while the names below him jockey for position. Trent, his dad Tom and Kerry moved up this week. TroyA, RandyH and CraigS slid .

1. Ravi (1657)
2. Trent (1618)
3. Tom (1603)
4. TroyA (1599)
5. Kerry (1586)
6. RandyH (1584)
7. CraigS (1564)
Heather (1550), Mr. Eames (1532) and JohnK (1531) round out the Top 10.

Once again, less than 100 points separates first from seventh, with four former league champions sitting fourth through seventh.

Most Popular Plays:
Here are the five most commonly played players this week:
1. Bigsby (28) 76 %
2. L. Jackson (23) 62%
2. Broncos D (18) 49%
2. B. Robinson (17) 46%
5. Barkley (14) 38%
5. Henry (14) 38%

Monday Evening Quarterback:

The average score for this week was 297.
For those of you who were disappointed with your scores this week  here are some players who were played by one or fewer owners:

Box A: Hurts (49), Mayfield (41), Murray (41)
Box B: Winston (48), Stafford (45), Herbert (39), Lawrence (33)
Box C: J. Cook (51),Gibbs (51), K Williams (33)
Box D: Swift (48), Pollard (22),
Box E: Guerendo (35)
Box F: Tracy (50)
Box G: D. Smith (34), Nacua (31)
Box H: Pickens (21)
Box I: McConkey (50), Tillman (44), Downs (41), Ridley (36), Sutton (26)
Box J: Pitts (44), Otton (36), Njoku (27)
Box K: Joseph (42)
Box L: Lions (31), Bills (21)
If you picked the top scorers in every box, 545 points were possible this week.

The Extremes:


Highest scoring player: Cee Dee Lamb (56)
The Cowboys WR had 13 catches for 146 yards and 2 TDs in a losing cause.
Note: Kirk Cousins also scored 56 in Week 8.

Lowest scoring player: Eddy Piniero (1)
For a second week in a row, the Panthers K continues to struggle with his team’s offensive woes.

For complete scores and results, see the links below:
Week 8: Results/Tally/Teams

Housekeeping:


Looking Ahead:

That’s it for Week 8.
Please double check my work and let me know if you see any scoring errors. 

Week 9 Bye Teams:
Pittsburgh, San Francisco

Thursday Night Game:

Houston at NY Jets

Good luck to all in Week 9.

John K.