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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
BaLLCHiNiaNzzz
3-2 84.4
118.3
 
VS
proj
carsonWEEntz
72.82 1-4
108.7

Offensively challenged BaLLCHiNiaNzzz beat carsonWEEntz, 84.40-72.82

With the ninth-ranked point total in the league for the week, BaLLCHiNiaNzzz were fortunate to earn a victory against an opponent that performed even worse, coming out on top with a 84.40-72.82 victory over carsonWEEntz. carsonWEEntz nabbed a 27.70-point lead on Thursday behind stellar showings from James White, who caught 10 passes for 77 yards and a touchdown for 18.7 points, and Stephen Gostkowski, who made his only FG attempt (9 points). But BaLLCHiNiaNzzz held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Antonio Brown, who caught 6 passes for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns for 26.1 points, and Kareem Hunt, who ran for 87 yards and a touchdown (15.9 points). BaLLCHiNiaNzzz (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against DRAFTKING, while carsonWEEntz (1-4) try to right the ship against Jinxproof.

Matchup Timeline

  BaLLCHiNiaNzzz   carsonWEEntz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown (6 Rec, 101 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 26.1 points in a 41-17 win over the Falcons in Week 5. His scoring output was 44% more than his 18.12-point projection and was much higher than his 17.16-point season scoring average. Brown ranks #30 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
Antonio Brown

Top Player Comparison

BaLLCHiNiaNzzz
Points
% of total points 84.4
1
Antonio Brown
WR
26.1
18.12
30.9%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
15.9
14.12
18.8%
3
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
11.7
10.63
13.9%
4
Matt Ryan
QB
10.4
23.25
12.3%
carsonWEEntz
Points
% of total points 72.82
1
Joe Mixon
RB
19
12.89
26.1%
2
James White
RB
18.7
11.34
25.7%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
14.82
20.96
20.4%
4
Stephen Gostkowski
K
9
10.84
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was BaLLCHiNiaNzzz who grabbed the lead, 84.40-70.32. Antonio Brown had a 47-yard touchdown catch for BaLLCHiNiaNzzz, while Matt Ryan had a 43-yard touchdown pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for carsonWEEntz with a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  BaLLCHiNiaNzzz   carsonWEEntz

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. BaLLCHiNiaNzzz scored fewer points in this one (84.4) than their season average of 117.52.
We heard scoring helps you win. BaLLCHiNiaNzzz are doing a better job of that, averaging 117.52 versus carsonWEEntz's 111.02.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. BaLLCHiNiaNzzz (3-2) have a better record than carsonWEEntz (1-4).
Even the computers think BaLLCHiNiaNzzz have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (120.86) than carsonWEEntz (112.14).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. BaLLCHiNiaNzzz has left fewer points on the bench this season (157.76) than carsonWEEntz (228.78).
By position, BaLLCHiNiaNzzz have outscored carsonWEEntz at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
BaLLCHiNiaNzzz has a higher average scoring margin (6) than carsonWEEntz this season (-13).
The starters for BaLLCHiNiaNzzz had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for carsonWEEntz (1).
Hey carsonWEEntz, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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