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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Maxdeflation
2-2 184.5
144.14
 
VS
proj
Steve's Swag Team
162.7 1-3
151.94

Maxdeflation come back to hand Steve's Swag Team third straight loss in 184.5-162.7 rout

Maxdeflation cruised to a 184.5-162.7 win to hand Steve's Swag Team their third consecutive loss. Maxdeflation pulled out to an early 29.0-point lead on Thursday. Steve's Swag Team came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Ezekiel Elliott (42 points) and Deshaun Watson (38.1). Not to be deterred, Maxdeflation got it going later that night, as John Brown (20.9 points) and Justin Tucker (16) put them back in the lead once and for all. Maxdeflation improve to 2-2 on the season, while Steve's Swag Team fall to 1-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Maxdeflation   Steve's Swag Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown caught 3 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown as the Ravens beat the Steelers 26-14. In doing so, he put up 20.9 points to double his 10.45-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Maxdeflation this week. Next week, Brown will face the Browns.
John Brown

Top Player Comparison

Maxdeflation
Points
% of total points 184.5
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
32.9
16.81
17.8%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
28.7
23.45
15.6%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
27.5
15.37
14.9%
4
John Brown
WR
20.9
10.45
11.3%
Steve's Swag Team
Points
% of total points 162.7
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
42
22.92
25.8%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
38.1
27.88
23.4%
3
Julio Jones
WR
26.3
15.77
16.2%
4
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
18
9.44
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Adam Thielen had a 45-yard touchdown catch for Maxdeflation to contribute to a 29.0-0.0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Steve's Swag Team who owned the lead, 156.7-139.9. Trey Burton had a 39-yard touchdown catch and a 47-yard catch for Maxdeflation, while Philip Rivers had a 22-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Ezekiel Elliott had a 38-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard run for Steve's Swag Team, while Julio Jones had a 49-yard catch.
Sunday Night
John Brown had a 33-yard touchdown catch and a 71-yard catch for Maxdeflation to contribute to a 184.5-162.7 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Maxdeflation   Steve's Swag Team

What If

Maxdeflation would have beaten seven other teams besides Steve's Swag Team this week.
Steve's Swag Team would have lost to four other teams besides Maxdeflation this week.
Maxdeflation would be 4-0 if they played Steve's Swag Team every week.
Maxdeflation would have topped Steve's Swag Team 137-130 had they played each other last week.
Maxdeflation would be 1-2 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Steve's Swag Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Maxdeflation, Steve's Swag Team would be 1-2.
If Maxdeflation had played every team in the league each week, they would be 30-14.
If they played every team every week, Steve's Swag Team would be 15-29.

Coach Talk

Maxdeflation
Heckuva job shrugging off that two-game winless skid, Maxdeflation! Every fantasy team is sure to be faced with adversity at some point or another... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
Steve's Swag Team
"Not getting enough chances" really isn't an excuse this week for Steve's Swag Team. Our five pass-catchers (four WR and one TE) were targeted a hearty 35 times in Week 4. With only 19 total receptions, this group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.