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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Murphatron
2-3 152.38
152.27
 
VS
proj
Flaming Aces
148.94 2-3
153.64

Back-and-forth battle ends with Murphatron knocking off Flaming Aces in 152.38-148.94 battle

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Murphatron earned a close win over Flaming Aces, squeaking by for a 152.38-148.94 victory. Flaming Aces had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Murphatron led 152.38-139.94 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 9 points from Dustin Hopkins on Monday night for Flaming Aces. Murphatron were led by Cam Newton, who passed for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 29 yards for 43.38 points, and T.J. Yeldon, who racked up 122 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass (26.2 points). Murphatron (2-3) will look to earn another win against Hooked on A. Thielen, while Flaming Aces (2-3) match up against Jessica B's Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Murphatron   Flaming Aces

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Yeldon overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 26.2 points against his 15.3-point projection. During a 30-14 loss to the Chiefs, he racked up 122 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass. Yeldon ranks #39 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
T.J. Yeldon

Top Player Comparison

Murphatron
Points
% of total points 152.38
1
Cam Newton
QB
43.38
45.5
28.5%
2
T.J. Yeldon
RB
26.2
15.3
17.2%
3
A.J. Green
WR
17.2
17.43
11.3%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
15.4
18.56
10.1%
Flaming Aces
Points
% of total points 148.94
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
46.14
48.66
31%
2
James Conner
RB
34.5
18.61
23.2%
3
Josh Gordon
WR
13
12.37
8.7%
4
Julio Jones
WR
11.2
20.88
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Josh Gordon had a 34-yard touchdown catch for Flaming Aces, helping to stake Flaming Aces to a 13.00-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Cam Newton had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Murphatron, while Travis Kelce had a 40-yard catch to contribute to a 129.98-84.70 lead for Murphatron.
Sunday Late
Kirk Cousins had a 68-yard pass for Flaming Aces, contributing to a 139.94-136.98 lead for the team.
Monday
Dustin Hopkins had a 53-yard field goal for Flaming Aces.

Points By Position

  Murphatron   Flaming Aces

StatSmack

Murphatron have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Flaming Aces (1 vs 0).
By position, Murphatron have outscored Flaming Aces at RB and TE this season.
Don't worry Flaming Aces, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Murphatron
A pair of 2-3 teams will match up as Murphatron will go head-to-head against Hooked on A. Thielen next week in an early-season matchup. After five weeks of action, Murphatron are ranked 10th in points scored, while Hooked on A. Thielen have posted the league's ninth-highest point total. In terms of scoring production, these two teams have been nearly identical recently. Murphatron have put up 144.86 points per game over the last three weeks, while Hooked on A. Thielen have averaged 146.66 per contest over that same stretch.
Flaming Aces
In Week 6, seventh-place Flaming Aces (2-3) are scheduled to take on second-place Jessica B's Team (4-1). Flaming Aces can't depend on another 10.5 points from Kerryon Johnson, who has a bye in Week 6. Jessica B's Team won't have Golden Tate.