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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Poldi Steelers
2-3 134.8
102.7
 
VS
proj
Viktor Orbán Team
126.34 3-2
109.17

Poldi Steelers defeat Viktor Orbán Team, 134.80-126.34

Both teams brought their A game, but Poldi Steelers took down Viktor Orbán Team. Predicted to lose by a score of 109.17-102.70, Poldi Steelers earned a 134.80-126.34 win over Viktor Orbán Team. Viktor Orbán Team nabbed a 29.54-point lead on Thursday behind a standout showing from Tom Brady (341 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs). But Poldi Steelers held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Odell Beckham Jr. (23.38 points) and the Cincinnati Bengals defense (22). Poldi Steelers (2-3) will look to earn another win against Slink's Mayhem, while Viktor Orbán Team (3-2) attempt to get back on track against DeNuke Hopkins.

Matchup Timeline

  Poldi Steelers   Viktor Orbán Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 297 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Dolphins, the Bengals defense scored 22 points this week. They nearly tripled their 7.69-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Bengals defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Steelers next week.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense

Top Player Comparison

Poldi Steelers
Points
% of total points 134.8
1
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
23.38
12.06
17.3%
2
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
22
7.69
16.3%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
17.82
19.75
13.2%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
17.5
7.43
13%
Viktor Orbán Team
Points
% of total points 126.34
1
Tom Brady
QB
29.54
21.6
23.4%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
24.9
14.5
19.7%
3
Demaryius Thomas
WR
16.5
8.07
13.1%
4
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
12
9.11
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tom Brady had a 34-yard touchdown pass for Viktor Orbán Team, helping to stake Viktor Orbán Team to a 29.54-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Poldi Steelers emerged with a 121.80-114.14 lead. Odell Beckham Jr. had a 57-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Poldi Steelers, while Kenyan Drake had a 22-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley had a 57-yard touchdown catch for Viktor Orbán Team, while Demaryius Thomas had a 42-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Poldi Steelers   Viktor Orbán Team

Game Notes

Poldi Steelers had seven of their 10 starters exceed their projected point totals.
Viktor Orbán Team lost despite six of their 10 starters scoring more than their projected points.
Tom Brady and Saquon Barkley both outscored Odell Beckham Jr., the leading scorer for Poldi Steelers.
Each team recorded its top point totals of the season.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
Viktor Orbán Team ranked 3rd in the league in points scored this week, while Poldi Steelers put up the 2nd-best score.
The matchup's 8.46-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
The victory puts an end to a two-game losing skid for Poldi Steelers.
In a losing effort, Tom Brady scored 29.54 points, the highest score for a signal-caller this week.

Coach Talk

Poldi Steelers
Nice job overcoming that two-match losing streak, Poldi Steelers! Every fantasy GM will surely be met with adversity at some point or another... keep chipping away and remember that this season is far from over.
Viktor Orbán Team
You can rest easy knowing that your generosity this week didn't go unnoticed. It takes a true winner to help someone like Poldi Steelers succeed... and when the time comes, perhaps they'll do you a solid and return the favor. Keep your chin up, Viktor Orbán Team!