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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Gringo's Team
3-1 263.2
257.5
 
VS
proj
PURPLE BLOOD VIKES
198.62 0-4
193.87

Gringo's Team hand PURPLE BLOOD VIKES fourth straight loss, 263.20-198.62

Gringo's Team earned a 263.20-198.62 win to hand PURPLE BLOOD VIKES their fourth consecutive loss to open the season. Gringo's Team took an early 34.85-point lead on Thursday. PURPLE BLOOD VIKES came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Ezekiel Elliott (43.55 points) and Golden Tate (36.8). Not to be deterred, Gringo's Team rallied later that afternoon, as Alvin Kamara (50 points) and Sterling Shepard (30.2) put them back on top once and for all. Gringo's Team improve to 3-1 on the season, while PURPLE BLOOD VIKES fall to 0-4.

Matchup Timeline

  Gringo's Team   PURPLE BLOOD VIKES

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Shepard (10 Rec, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 30.2 points in a 33-18 lost to the Saints in Week 4. His scoring output was 84.6% more than his 16.36-point projection and was much higher than his 17.93-point season scoring average. Shepard ranks #76 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Sterling Shepard

Top Player Comparison

Gringo's Team
Points
% of total points 263.2
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
50
33.9
19%
2
Andy Dalton
QB
43
32.15
16.3%
3
Sterling Shepard
WR
30.2
16.36
11.5%
4
Robert Woods
WR
23.35
16.9
8.9%
PURPLE BLOOD VIKES
Points
% of total points 198.62
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
43.55
27.96
21.9%
2
Golden Tate
WR
36.8
17.16
18.5%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
23.95
18.72
12.1%
4
A.J. Green
WR
19.6
20.38
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Robert Woods had a 31-yard touchdown catch for Gringo's Team to contribute to a 34.85-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, after which PURPLE BLOOD VIKES had a 144.32-134.75 lead. T.Y. Hilton had a 42-yard catch and a 40-yard catch for Gringo's Team, while Andy Dalton had a 39-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Ezekiel Elliott had a 38-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard run for PURPLE BLOOD VIKES, while Golden Tate had a 45-yard touchdown catch and a 38-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Alvin Kamara had a 49-yard touchdown run for Gringo's Team to contribute to a 235.70-159.27 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Gringo's Team   PURPLE BLOOD VIKES

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're PURPLE BLOOD VIKES. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. PURPLE BLOOD VIKES need some help then, averaging just 198.67 versus Gringo's Team's 252.85.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Gringo's Team (3-1) have a better record than PURPLE BLOOD VIKES (0-4).
Even the computers think Gringo's Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (257.99) than PURPLE BLOOD VIKES (189.98).
Gringo's Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than PURPLE BLOOD VIKES (24 vs 18).
By position, Gringo's Team have outscored PURPLE BLOOD VIKES at RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
Gringo's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 31 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Gringo's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for PURPLE BLOOD VIKES (4).
Hey PURPLE BLOOD VIKES, 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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