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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Comeback Kid
2-2 98.64
103.14
 
VS
proj
Ben's Besties
93.28 0-4
97.26

Comeback Kid hand Ben's Besties fourth straight loss, 98.64-93.28

Comeback Kid earned a 98.64-93.28 win to hand Ben's Besties their fourth straight loss to open the season. Comeback Kid never trailed in this one after grabbing a 9.56-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind DeAndre Hopkins (22.9 points) and Giovani Bernard (21.6). Matthew Stafford (307 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Julio Jones (9 Rec, 173 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Ben's Besties in the loss. Comeback Kid (2-2) will look to keep it rolling against Kamara Shy, while Ben's Besties (0-4) face Kirk's cousin in an effort to get their first win.

Matchup Timeline

  Comeback Kid   Ben's Besties

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Buccaneers in Week 4, the Bears defense allowed only 10 points, surrendered 311 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. In doing so, they put up 14 points to scored 84.5% higher than their 7.59-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Comeback Kid this week. In Week 5, the Bears will square off against the Dolphins.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Comeback Kid
Points
% of total points 98.64
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
22.9
12.89
23.2%
2
Giovani Bernard
RB
21.6
13.57
21.9%
3
Wil Lutz
K
16
10.17
16.2%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
14
7.59
14.2%
Ben's Besties
Points
% of total points 93.28
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
20.78
18.48
22.3%
2
Julio Jones
WR
17.3
11.75
18.5%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
11.6
7.87
12.4%
4
Zach Ertz
TE
11.2
9.3
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Comeback Kid boasted a 74.14-64.58 lead. For Comeback Kid, Ryan Fitzpatrick had a 48-yard pass and a 42-yard pass. Matthew Stafford had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 38-yard touchdown pass for Ben's Besties, while Julio Jones had a 49-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Comeback Kid   Ben's Besties

StatSmack

Comeback Kid must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (98.64) than their season average (93.68).
Ben's Besties would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Comeback Kid are doing a better job of that, averaging 93.68 versus Ben's Besties's 78.7.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Comeback Kid (2-2) have a better record than Ben's Besties (0-4).
Even the computers think Comeback Kid have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (100.45) than Ben's Besties (95.36).
Once Comeback Kid put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ben's Besties (1 vs 0).
Comeback Kid have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Ben's Besties (13 vs 9).
By position, Comeback Kid have outscored Ben's Besties at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Comeback Kid has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Ben's Besties this season (-33).
Hey Ben's Besties, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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