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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Dallas Demolition
4-1 121.24
119.37
 
VS
proj
Downtown Throwdown
119.3 2-3
118.92

Dallas Demolition beat Downtown Throwdown for fourth straight win in 121.24-119.30 battle

Dallas Demolition extended their win streak to four games with a close win over Downtown Throwdown, eking out a 121.24-119.30 victory. It was the third straight loss for Downtown Throwdown. Downtown Throwdown had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Dallas Demolition led 121.24-110.10 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 9.2 points from Chris Thompson on Monday night for Downtown Throwdown. Dallas Demolition were led by the Cincinnati Bengals defense (22 points) and Melvin Gordon III (20). Dallas Demolition (4-1) will look to notch another W against Post Mahomes, while Downtown Throwdown (2-3) attempt to get back in the win column against God is a DJ.

Matchup Timeline

  Dallas Demolition   Downtown Throwdown

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 297 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Dolphins, the Bengals defense registered 22 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 7.69-point projection and was much higher than their 8.6-point season scoring average. The Bengals defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Steelers next week.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense

Top Player Comparison

Dallas Demolition
Points
% of total points 121.24
1
The Cincinnati Bengals defense
DEF
22
7.69
18.1%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
20
18.21
16.5%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
17.6
15.88
14.5%
4
Jared Goff
QB
16.34
20.72
13.5%
Downtown Throwdown
Points
% of total points 119.3
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
22.6
22.84
18.9%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
22
12.73
18.4%
3
Graham Gano
K
19
8.6
15.9%
4
Robert Woods
WR
17
11.82
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Dallas Demolition who took the lead, 90.14-88.10. For Dallas Demolition, Travis Kelce had a 40-yard catch. Ben Roethlisberger had a 47-yard touchdown pass for Downtown Throwdown, while Graham Gano had a 63-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
DeAndre Hopkins had a 49-yard catch for Dallas Demolition, contributing to a 121.24-110.10 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Dallas Demolition   Downtown Throwdown

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Dallas Demolition scored fewer points in this one (121.24) than their season average of 132.68.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Downtown Throwdown have lost their last three matchups, while Dallas Demolition have won four straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Downtown Throwdown need some help then, averaging just 111.81 versus Dallas Demolition's 132.68.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Dallas Demolition (4-1) have a better record than Downtown Throwdown (2-3).
Even the machines think Dallas Demolition have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (126.04) than Downtown Throwdown (115.02).
Once Dallas Demolition put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Downtown Throwdown (3 vs 2).
Dallas Demolition have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Downtown Throwdown (1 vs 0).
Dallas Demolition should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Downtown Throwdown (4 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Downtown Throwdown - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Dallas Demolition (0) this season. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Dallas Demolition have outscored Downtown Throwdown at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Dallas Demolition don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 31 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Downtown Throwdown, 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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