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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Hangovers
3-2 182.85
151.66
 
VS
proj
AMMODOG
140.05 0-5
150.47

Hangovers hand AMMODOG fifth consecutive loss in 182.85-140.05 rout

Hangovers cruised to a 182.85-140.05 victory to hand AMMODOG their fifth consecutive loss to open the season. AMMODOG got out to a 11.80-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Hangovers after that. They were led by Davante Adams (29 points) and Tyler Lockett (23.1). Odell Beckham Jr. (36 points) and Deshaun Watson (26.75) were the top performers for AMMODOG in the loss. Hangovers (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against DARC NARC, while AMMODOG (0-5) meet The Dogs of War in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Hangovers   AMMODOG

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense (14 Pts Allowed, 502 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) scored 22 points against the Jaguars in Week 5. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.05-point projection and was much higher than their 9.67-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Hangovers
Points
% of total points 182.85
1
Davante Adams
WR
29
14.66
15.9%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
23.1
15.84
12.6%
3
Cam Newton
QB
22.75
25.9
12.4%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
22
6.05
12%
AMMODOG
Points
% of total points 140.05
1
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
36
17.75
25.7%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
26.75
27.31
19.1%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
17.5
17.96
12.5%
4
Chris Carson
RB
13.7
11.14
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Hangovers who owned the lead, 173.85-107.80. Tyler Lockett had a 39-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard catch for Hangovers, while Cam Newton had a 25-yard touchdown pass. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for AMMODOG with a 57-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Deshaun Watson had had a 49-yard pass for AMMODOG, who trailed 173.85-136.95 after the evening game.

Points By Position

  Hangovers   AMMODOG

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Hangovers scored more in this one (182.85) than their season average (166.5).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're AMMODOG. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. AMMODOG need some help then, averaging just 123.77 versus Hangovers's 166.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Hangovers (3-2) have a better record than AMMODOG (0-5).
Even the computers think Hangovers have better players. They have a higher projected points average (156.46) than AMMODOG (147.09).
Hangovers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than AMMODOG (3 vs 0).
Hangovers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than AMMODOG (3 vs 0).
Hangovers have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than AMMODOG (29 vs 19).
By position, Hangovers have outscored AMMODOG at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Hangovers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Hangovers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for AMMODOG (3).
Don't worry AMMODOG, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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