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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
FDC Chiefs
3-1 193.1
156.99
 
VS
proj
The Xtreme
100.95 2-2
127.55

FDC Chiefs beat The Xtreme in 193.10-100.95 rout

Despite similar records, FDC Chiefs held a substantial season point advantage over The Xtreme coming into this one (693-547), and they lived up to their reputation with a dominant victory, cruising to a 193.10-100.95 win. The Xtreme grabbed a 2.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all FDC Chiefs after that. They were led by Ezekiel Elliott (34 points) and Golden Tate (33.2). Jared Cook (31 points) and DeSean Jackson (16.3) did their part for The Xtreme in the loss. FDC Chiefs (3-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against Dirty Dogs, while The Xtreme (2-2) will face Orange bloods in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  FDC Chiefs   The Xtreme

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 29-27 loss to the Chargers, Kittle scored 24.5 points to more-than-double his 9.71-point projection. He caught 6 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the third-highest percentage of any TE in the league this season. In Week 5, Kittle and the 49ers will go up against the Cardinals.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 193.1
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
34
19.72
17.6%
2
Golden Tate
WR
33.2
14.46
17.2%
3
George Kittle
TE
24.5
9.71
12.7%
4
Tyler Boyd
WR
21
12.9
10.9%
The Xtreme
Points
% of total points 100.95
1
Jared Cook
TE
31
9.34
30.7%
2
DeSean Jackson
WR
16.3
10.75
16.1%
3
Kerryon Johnson
RB
12.6
9.78
12.5%
4
Drew Brees
QB
10.75
29.93
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, FDC Chiefs had a 157.05-83.20 lead. Ezekiel Elliott had a 38-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard run for FDC Chiefs, while Golden Tate had a 45-yard touchdown catch and a 38-yard touchdown catch. DeSean Jackson made the highlight reel for The Xtreme with a 48-yard catch and a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Ben Roethlisberger had a 26-yard touchdown pass for FDC Chiefs, contributing to a 176.65-99.95 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  FDC Chiefs   The Xtreme

StatSmack

FDC Chiefs must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (193.1) than their season average (173.31).
We heard scoring helps you win. The Xtreme need some help then, averaging just 136.71 versus FDC Chiefs's 173.31.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. FDC Chiefs (3-1) have a better record than The Xtreme (2-2).
Even the computers think FDC Chiefs have better players. They have a higher projected points average (157.93) than The Xtreme (138.14).
In dire times, at least FDC Chiefs keep it close. They've been blown out less times than The Xtreme (1 vs 2).
FDC Chiefs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than The Xtreme (3 vs 2).
FDC Chiefs have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than The Xtreme (23 vs 14).
By position, FDC Chiefs have outscored The Xtreme at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
FDC Chiefs has a higher average scoring margin (28) than The Xtreme this season (-19).
The starters for FDC Chiefs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for The Xtreme (2).
Don't worry The Xtreme, 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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