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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
HeadKnockers
4-0 215
121.11
 
VS
proj
Texas Cubbie
92 1-3
104.25

HeadKnockers jump into top spot in 215-92 rout

HeadKnockers jumped into first place in Dallas Fantasy Football with a dominant victory over Texas Cubbie, rolling to a 215-92 win. HeadKnockers took a 42-point lead on Thursday behind Brandin Cooks (23 points) and Robert Woods (21) and never let it go. Sony Michel (112 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and John Brown (3 Rec, 116 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Texas Cubbie in defeat. HeadKnockers (4-0) have now won four games in a row and will look to notch another win against Adam's Team. Texas Cubbie (1-3) try to get back on track against Tall City Hawgs.

Matchup Timeline

  HeadKnockers   Texas Cubbie

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings, Cooks put up 23 points this week. His scoring output nearly tripled his 8.03-point projection and was higher than his 17.5-point season scoring average. Cooks ranks #37 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Brandin Cooks

Top Player Comparison

HeadKnockers
Points
% of total points 215
1
Matt Ryan
QB
46
20.27
21.4%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
40
17.73
18.6%
3
Julio Jones
WR
32
11.41
14.9%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
23
8.03
10.7%
Texas Cubbie
Points
% of total points 92
1
Sony Michel
RB
22
11.94
23.9%
2
John Brown
WR
22
7.17
23.9%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15
23.73
16.3%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
9
9.92
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Brandin Cooks had a 47-yard touchdown catch for HeadKnockers, while Robert Woods had a 31-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 44-2 lead for HeadKnockers.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, HeadKnockers owned a 167-64 lead. Matt Ryan had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass for HeadKnockers, while T.Y. Hilton had a 42-yard catch and a 40-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Texas Cubbie with a 43-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Alvin Kamara had a 49-yard touchdown run for HeadKnockers, helping the team to a 207-64 lead.
Sunday Night
John Brown had a 33-yard touchdown catch and a 71-yard catch for Texas Cubbie, who trailed 215-92 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  HeadKnockers   Texas Cubbie

StatSmack

HeadKnockers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (215) than their season average (157.75).
HeadKnockers are on fire, with victories in four straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Texas Cubbie need some help then, averaging just 95.5 versus HeadKnockers's 157.75.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" HeadKnockers (4-0) have a better record than Texas Cubbie (1-3).
Once HeadKnockers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Texas Cubbie (3 vs 0).
HeadKnockers play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Texas Cubbie (1).
HeadKnockers are clutch masters, with more close wins than Texas Cubbie (1 vs 0).
HeadKnockers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Texas Cubbie (4 vs 1).
HeadKnockers have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Texas Cubbie (23 vs 11).
Texas Cubbie have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than HeadKnockers (0) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, HeadKnockers have outscored Texas Cubbie at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
HeadKnockers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 49 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for HeadKnockers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for Texas Cubbie (3).
Don't worry Texas Cubbie, 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

HeadKnockers
HeadKnockers (4-0) will square off against Adam's Team (1-3) in Week 5.Each side has two bye weeks to contend with in Week 5, as Tarik Cohen and Cameron Brate are off for HeadKnockers and DeSean Jackson and Trey Burton for Adam's Team. Over the last three weeks, HeadKnockers have put up 166.67 points per game, while Adam's Team have averaged just 103 per contest.
Texas Cubbie
Week 5 will feature the league's two lowest-scoring teams, as Texas Cubbie (1-3) go up against Tall City Hawgs (0-4). Texas Cubbie may need to shuffle their lineup some with Jordan Howard out on bye in Week 5. Tall City Hawgs will be without the Chicago Bears defense, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and O.J. Howard.