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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
GreatPlainsDrifters
5-0 156.25
142.51
 
VS
proj
The Mechanics
128.85 2-3
146.03

GreatPlainsDrifters defeat The Mechanics to remain undefeated in 156.25-128.85 rout

GreatPlainsDrifters won their fifth straight to open the season with a convincing win over The Mechanics, cruising to a 156.25-128.85 victory. GreatPlainsDrifters pulled out to a 30.95-point lead on Thursday behind Andrew Luck (32.25 points) and Nyheim Hines (16) and never gave it back. James White (10 Rec, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Melvin Gordon III (58 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 62 Rec Yds) led the charge for The Mechanics in the loss. GreatPlainsDrifters (5-0) will look to get another win against Nightmares, while The Mechanics (2-3) meet Team Tadlock in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  GreatPlainsDrifters   The Mechanics

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 129 yards from scrimmage and catching 2 touchdown passes against the Panthers, Barkley scored 28.9 points this week. He scored 58.5% more than his 18.23-point projection and overachieved for the fifth time this season. Barkley ranks #16 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

GreatPlainsDrifters
Points
% of total points 156.25
1
Andrew Luck
QB
32.25
27.21
20.6%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
28.9
18.23
18.5%
3
Nyheim Hines
RB
16
12.29
10.2%
4
Donte Moncrief
WR
13.6
11.29
8.7%
The Mechanics
Points
% of total points 128.85
1
James White
RB
23.7
14.01
18.4%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
22
20.1
17.1%
3
Demaryius Thomas
WR
21.5
12.68
16.7%
4
Kirk Cousins
QB
19.15
26.09
14.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the dust settled, GreatPlainsDrifters emerged with a 143.25-109.70 lead. For GreatPlainsDrifters, Saquon Barkley had a 57-yard touchdown catch. Demaryius Thomas made the highlight reel for The Mechanics with a 42-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Kirk Cousins had a 68-yard pass for The Mechanics, who trailed 143.25-128.85 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  GreatPlainsDrifters   The Mechanics

Game Notes

GreatPlainsDrifters had six of their 11 starters exceed their projected point totals.
The Mechanics had only five of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
GreatPlainsDrifters won despite starting the Indianapolis Colts defense, who scored zero points.
GreatPlainsDrifters put up more points than their season scoring average (151.93) while The Mechanics fell short of theirs (141.34).
GreatPlainsDrifters recorded more points than their projected total, while The Mechanics failed to reach their projection.
GreatPlainsDrifters moves to (4-0) in blowout games this season, while The Mechanics falls to (0-2).

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