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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Redlegs
3-1 215.35
158.43
 
VS
proj
SAWTOOTHS
190.05 2-2
147.17

Redlegs defeat SAWTOOTHS to remain undefeated in 215.35-190.05 rout

Redlegs extended their win streak to three games with a convincing victory over SAWTOOTHS, rolling to a 215.35-190.05 win. It didn't take long to learn who would be the frontrunner in the matchup, as Redlegs took a 74.20-point lead on Thursday behind stellar performances from Adam Thielen and Todd Gurley II. Thielen caught 8 passes for 135 yards and a touchdown for 27.5 points, while Gurley II racked up 156 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass (25.6 points). Matt Ryan (419 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Kareem Hunt (121 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 54 Rec Yds) led the charge for SAWTOOTHS in defeat. Redlegs (3-1) will look to build on their success against War Pony, while SAWTOOTHS (2-2) will try to generate some positive momentum against Vultures.

Matchup Timeline

  Redlegs   SAWTOOTHS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 174 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Buccaneers, Cohen registered 31.1 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.31-point projection and was much higher than his 14.46-point season scoring average. Cohen ranks #100 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Tarik Cohen

Top Player Comparison

Redlegs
Points
% of total points 215.35
1
Golden Tate
WR
33.2
14.46
15.4%
2
Tarik Cohen
RB
31.1
11.31
14.4%
3
Joe Flacco
QB
29.85
23.12
13.9%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
27.5
17.56
12.8%
SAWTOOTHS
Points
% of total points 190.05
1
Matt Ryan
QB
39.45
25.76
20.8%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
26.5
16.52
13.9%
3
Sterling Shepard
WR
25.7
13.84
13.5%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
23
8.34
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Adam Thielen had a 45-yard touchdown catch for Redlegs, while Todd Gurley II had a 56-yard catch, contributing to a 74.20-0.00 lead for Redlegs.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Redlegs boasted a 185.50-113.95 lead. Golden Tate had a 45-yard touchdown catch and a 38-yard touchdown catch for Redlegs, while Matt Bryant had a 55-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for SAWTOOTHS, while Sebastian Janikowski had a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Joe Flacco had a 33-yard touchdown pass and a 71-yard pass for Redlegs, helping the team to a 215.35-139.65 lead.
Monday
Kareem Hunt had a 45-yard run for SAWTOOTHS.

Points By Position

  Redlegs   SAWTOOTHS

Game Notes

Most (9 of the 11) of the starters on Redlegs scored higher than their projected point totals.
Despite seven of their 11 starters scoring above their points projection, SAWTOOTHS lost.
SAWTOOTHS can partially blame the loss on Jonnu Smith, who didn't score any points.
Each team recorded its best scoring output of the season.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
SAWTOOTHS ranked 4th in the league in scoring this week, while Redlegs ranked 1st.
The 215.35 points scored by Redlegs are the most in the league this year.
This defeat concludes a streak of two consecutive wins for SAWTOOTHS.
Not only did Redlegs win, but they also easily covered the 11.26-point forecasted margin of victory.
All three of the wins for Redlegs have been blowout wins.
For SAWTOOTHS, Matt Ryan (39.45 points) registered the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

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