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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Eponas
3-2 93.1
86.76
 
VS
proj
READING BLITZ
75.82 2-3
101.15

READING BLITZ come up short of expectations, lose to Eponas, 93.10-75.82

There's no easy way to put it, READING BLITZ underdelivered, at least according to projections, as Eponas came from behind to earn a 93.10-75.82 victory. Eponas trailed 71.92-50.88 heading into Monday night, but the squad came storming back behind Drew Brees (363 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Michael Thomas (4 Rec, 74 Rec Yds). Patrick Mahomes (313 Pass Yds, 13 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Kenyan Drake (46 Rush Yds, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for READING BLITZ in the loss. Eponas (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against Ron's Eagles, while READING BLITZ (2-3) attempt to develop some positive momentum against west36fan's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Eponas   READING BLITZ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Beckham Jr. (57 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 131 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 25.38 points against the Panthers in Week 5. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 12.06-point projection and was much higher than his 11.88-point season scoring average. Beckham Jr. ranks #42 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Odell Beckham Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Eponas
Points
% of total points 93.1
1
Drew Brees
QB
32.72
25.15
35.1%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
25.38
12.06
27.3%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
17.5
11.66
18.8%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
7.4
13
7.9%
READING BLITZ
Points
% of total points 75.82
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
17.82
23.69
23.5%
2
Kenyan Drake
RB
17.5
7.43
23.1%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
9.5
11.4
12.5%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
9.4
10.6
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, READING BLITZ had a 61.92-50.88 lead. For Eponas, Odell Beckham Jr. had a 57-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown catch. Patrick Mahomes had a 40-yard pass for READING BLITZ, while Kenyan Drake had a 22-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Drew Brees had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass for Eponas on Monday night, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Eponas   READING BLITZ

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Eponas (3-2) have a better record than READING BLITZ (2-3).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Eponas has left fewer points on the bench this season (269.92) than READING BLITZ (289.62).
Eponas don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than READING BLITZ (2 vs 0).
Eponas laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than READING BLITZ (0).
Eponas should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than READING BLITZ (3 vs 2).
By position, Eponas have outscored READING BLITZ at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Eponas don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 7 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Eponas had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for READING BLITZ (2).
Don't worry READING BLITZ, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Eponas
Eponas (3-2) will square off against Ron's Eagles (2-3) in a Week 6 matchup that showcases teams separated by just a game in the standings. Eponas may have to rearrange the deck a bit with Drew Brees, Michael Thomas, and Matt Prater out on bye in Week 6. Over the last three weeks, Eponas have scored 84.71 points per game, while Ron's Eagles have averaged 100.57 per contest.
READING BLITZ
Two teams sporting identical 2-3 records, seventh-place READING BLITZ are set to face eighth-place west36fan's Team next week. READING BLITZ will certainly miss the production of Alvin Kamara, who's out on bye in Week 6. west36fan's Team won't have Kenny Golladay, the New Orleans Saints defense, or Benjamin Watson.