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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Buckley
3-2 121.48
111.06
 
VS
proj
Q
95.14 1-4
103.36

Buckley overcome starter's goose egg, defeat Q in 121.48-95.14 rout

Despite a 0-point week from Brandin Cooks, Buckley were able to persevere and earn the win, rolling to a 121.48-95.14 victory over Q. Q got out to a 13.70-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Buckley after that. They were led by James Conner (30.5 points) and Odell Beckham Jr. (23.38). Antonio Brown (6 Rec, 101 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Kareem Hunt (87 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) carried the flag for Q in defeat. Buckley (3-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Doobrees, while Q (1-4) will meet Stupid and Delicious in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Buckley   Q

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 21 points, surrendering 364 yards, and forcing 2 fumbles against the Eagles, the Vikings defense recorded 13.4 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.17-point projection and was much higher than their 7.3-point season scoring average. The Vikings defense will face the Cardinals next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

Buckley
Points
% of total points 121.48
1
James Conner
RB
30.5
14.27
25.1%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
23.38
12.06
19.2%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
21.6
21.9
17.8%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
17.6
11.92
14.5%
Q
Points
% of total points 95.14
1
Antonio Brown
WR
22.1
14.39
23.2%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
15.4
12.9
16.2%
3
Jared Goff
QB
14.34
19.99
15.1%
4
James White
RB
13.7
8.68
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Q owned a 85.64-82.48 lead. Odell Beckham Jr. had a 57-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown catch for Buckley, while Ben Roethlisberger had a 47-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Antonio Brown had a 47-yard touchdown catch for Q, while George Kittle had a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Adam Thielen had a 68-yard catch for Buckley, helping the team to a 117.58-85.64 lead.

Points By Position

  Buckley   Q

StatSmack

Buckley must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (121.48) than their season average (114.61).
We heard scoring helps you win. Q need some help then, averaging just 90.4 versus Buckley's 114.61.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Buckley (3-2) have a better record than Q (1-4).
Even the machines think Buckley have better players. They have a higher projected points average (108.86) than Q (103.53).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Buckley has left fewer points on the bench this season (275.36) than Q (295.4).
Buckley don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Q (3 vs 0).
Buckley are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Q (0 vs 1).
Buckley should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Q (3 vs 1).
Buckley have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Q (19 vs 15).
Q have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Buckley (0) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, Buckley have outscored Q at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Buckley don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 6 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Buckley had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Q (2).
Don't worry Q, 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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