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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
The Stinky Pinkies
3-2 143.66
119.95
 
VS
proj
Missing Link
103.42 3-2
128.55

The Stinky Pinkies knock off Missing Link in 143.66-103.42 rout

The Stinky Pinkies beat expectations, rolling to a 143.66-103.42 victory over Missing Link, who fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in this matchup, as The Stinky Pinkies jumped out to a 33.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 51.72 points from Odell Beckham Jr. (57 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 131 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and T.J. Yeldon (53 Rush Yds, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Matthew Stafford (183 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Joe Mixon (93 Rush Yds, 22 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Missing Link in defeat. The Stinky Pinkies (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against Racist, while Missing Link (3-2) attempt to get some positive momentum against Molested Altar Boy.

Matchup Timeline

  The Stinky Pinkies   Missing Link

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bengals defense allowed 17 points, surrendered 297 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in a 27-17 win over the Dolphins. In doing so, they put up 22 points to nearly triple their 7.69-point projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. The Bengals will play the Steelers next week.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense

Top Player Comparison

The Stinky Pinkies
Points
% of total points 143.66
1
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
29.52
14.9
20.5%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
29.14
31.47
20.3%
3
T.J. Yeldon
RB
22.2
13.47
15.5%
4
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
22
7.69
15.3%
Missing Link
Points
% of total points 103.42
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
22.22
32.58
21.5%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
19
12.89
18.4%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
17.6
15.88
17%
4
Jimmy Graham
TE
10.6
10.36
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was The Stinky Pinkies who owned the lead, 109.52-76.42. Odell Beckham Jr. had a 57-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown catch for The Stinky Pinkies, while Randy Bullock had a 51-yard field goal. Matthew Stafford made the highlight reel for Missing Link with a 60-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Kirk Cousins had a 68-yard pass for The Stinky Pinkies, contributing to a 138.66-76.42 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
DeAndre Hopkins had had a 49-yard catch for Missing Link, who trailed 138.66-94.02 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  The Stinky Pinkies   Missing Link

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. The Stinky Pinkies scored more in this one (143.66) than their season average (122.13).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Missing Link has left more points on the bench this season (320.1) than The Stinky Pinkies (200.56).
Once The Stinky Pinkies put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Missing Link (2 vs 1).
The Stinky Pinkies should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Missing Link (3 vs 2).
By position, The Stinky Pinkies have outscored Missing Link at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
The Stinky Pinkies don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
The starters for The Stinky Pinkies had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Missing Link (2).
Hey Missing Link, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

The Stinky Pinkies
Hey now The Stinky Pinkies, that's what rigorous preparation and executing the game plan will do for ya! A completion percentage of 81% for Kirk Cousins this past week. Quality *and* quantity! The Eagles secondary didn't see it coming! We know the GM of The Stinky Pinkies has got to be grateful for the precision and attention to detail.
Missing Link
Don't get too distraught, Missing Link! You can take comfort in the fact that your generosity this week didn't go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like The Stinky Pinkies succeed... and perhaps one day, they'll do you a solid and return the favor.