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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
garry's Optimal Team
5-0 159.8
162.23
 
VS
proj
Little Daisy's Team
110.12 1-4
158.11

garry's Optimal Team beat Little Daisy's Team to remain perfect, 159.80-110.12

garry's Optimal Team won their fifth straight matchup to open the season with a hard-fought win over Little Daisy's Team, emerging victorious with a 159.80-110.12 victory. Little Daisy's Team nabbed a 11.00-point lead on Thursday, but garry's Optimal Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Andre Roberts (101 Ret. Yds) and the Green Bay Packers defense (31 Pts Allowed, 264 Yds Allowed). The Denver Broncos defense (21.5 points) and Matthew Stafford (21.22) were the leading performers for Little Daisy's Team in the loss. garry's Optimal Team (5-0) will look to rack up another W against The Cobra Kai, while Little Daisy's Team (1-4) attempt to generate some positive momentum against The Klingons.

Matchup Timeline

  garry's Optimal Team   Little Daisy's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching one pass for 5 yards against the Falcons, Switzer registered 8.17 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 3.19-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Switzer will face the Bengals next week.
Ryan Switzer

Top Player Comparison

garry's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 159.8
1
Andre Roberts
WR
34.07
0
21.3%
2
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
32
33.39
20%
3
Blake Martinez
LB
14.5
9.35
9.1%
4
Joe Flacco
QB
12.22
22.73
7.6%
Little Daisy's Team
Points
% of total points 110.12
1
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
21.5
41.2
19.5%
2
Matthew Stafford
QB
21.22
26.4
19.3%
3
LeGarrette Blount
RB
14.2
3.16
12.9%
4
Josh Gordon
WR
11
9.24
10%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Josh Gordon had a 34-yard touchdown catch for Little Daisy's Team, helping to stake Little Daisy's Team to a 11.00-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Matthew Stafford had a 60-yard pass for Little Daisy's Team, who trailed 136.93-96.72 after the early round of games.

Points By Position

  garry's Optimal Team   Little Daisy's Team

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. garry's Optimal Team scored fewer points in this one (159.8) than their season average of 191.58.
garry's Optimal Team are on fire, winning five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. garry's Optimal Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 191.58 versus Little Daisy's Team's 163.48.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. garry's Optimal Team (5-0) have a better record than Little Daisy's Team (1-4).
Even the machines think garry's Optimal Team have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (166.89) than Little Daisy's Team (152.29).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Little Daisy's Team has left more points on the bench this season (458.96) than garry's Optimal Team (369.35).
Once garry's Optimal Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Little Daisy's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, garry's Optimal Team have outscored Little Daisy's Team at QB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
garry's Optimal Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 43 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Little Daisy'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!

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