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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Started from the top
3-2 105.7
112.63
 
VS
proj
Jinxproof
81.84 2-3
104.4

Started from the top knock off Jinxproof, 105.70-81.84

Despite similar records, Started from the top held a big season point advantage over Jinxproof coming into this one (604-467), and they lived up to their reputation with a hard-fought win, securing a 105.70-81.84 victory. Jinxproof grabbed a 17.20-point lead on Thursday behind a stellar effort from Todd Gurley II (51 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs). But Started from the top held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Matt Ryan (35.9 points) and Marlon Mack (17.3). Started from the top (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against LBJ GOAT, while Jinxproof (2-3) attempt to get back on track against Mr. Phamtastic.

Matchup Timeline

  Started from the top   Jinxproof

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 4 of his FG attempts against the Steelers, Tucker scored 16 points this week. His scoring output was 82.9% more than his 8.75-point projection and was much higher than his 10-point season scoring average. Tucker ranks #5 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Bengals next week.
Justin Tucker

Top Player Comparison

Started from the top
Points
% of total points 105.7
1
Matt Ryan
QB
35.9
20.86
34%
2
Marlon Mack
RB
17.3
11.87
16.4%
3
Justin Tucker
K
16
8.75
15.1%
4
Le'Veon Bell
RB
12.3
14.61
11.6%
Jinxproof
Points
% of total points 81.84
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
17.2
13.17
21%
2
James Conner
RB
11.5
13.41
14.1%
3
Jacoby Brissett
QB
10.94
18.32
13.4%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
10
12.02
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Ryan had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Started from the top, contributing to a 78.90-60.00 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Started from the top   Jinxproof

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Started from the top scored fewer points in this one (105.7) than their season average of 120.7.
We heard scoring helps you win. Started from the top are doing a better job of that, averaging 120.7 versus Jinxproof's 93.3.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Started from the top (3-2) have a better record than Jinxproof (2-3).
Once Started from the top put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Jinxproof (2 vs 1).
Started from the top should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Jinxproof (2 vs 1).
Started from the top have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Jinxproof (20 vs 13).
Jinxproof have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Started from the top (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Started from the top have outscored Jinxproof at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Started from the top has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Jinxproof this season (-21).
The starters for Started from the top had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Jinxproof (0).
There's not much good to say about Jinxproof this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Started from the top
This sport is all about finding the mismatches. Thanks to an awesome display from Matt Ryan, we tripled Jinxproof at the quarterback position this past week (35.9 points to 10.94). Ryan went 32-for-46 for 330 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a 53-32 loss to the Texans.
Jinxproof
Your quarterback tossed one interception and not a single touchdown? We may need to play Monday-morning quarterback here. Were the Chiefs actually that great against the pass, or was Jacoby Brissett just that out-of-sync with the receivers? What do you think, Jinxproof, do we continue to start him with confidence?