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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
AA Ron Balakay
2-2 94.2
127.33
 
VS
proj
LBJ GOAT
64.92 1-3
119.44

Offensively challenged AA Ron Balakay beat LBJ GOAT, 94.20-64.92

Ranking eighth in the league in points scored for the week, AA Ron Balakay were lucky to earn a win against a foe that had an even worse week, coming out on top with a 94.20-64.92 win over LBJ GOAT. AA Ron Balakay never trailed in this one after earning a 4.80-point lead on Thursday behind Aaron Jones (14.8 points). Michael Thomas (9 Rec, 95 Rec Yds) and Ezekiel Elliott (35 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 30 Rec Yds) did everything they could for LBJ GOAT in the loss. AA Ron Balakay (2-2) will look to build on their success against Darkhorse198, while LBJ GOAT (1-3) will attempt to right the ship against Alex Le's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  AA Ron Balakay   LBJ GOAT

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 56 yards from scrimmage and running for 2 touchdowns against the Lions, Williams put up 17.1 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 7.99-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Williams will face the Colts next week.
Darrel Williams

Top Player Comparison

AA Ron Balakay
Points
% of total points 94.2
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18
28.9
19.1%
2
Darrel Williams
RB
17.1
7.99
18.2%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
14.8
14.08
15.7%
4
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
13
12.31
13.8%
LBJ GOAT
Points
% of total points 64.92
1
Michael Thomas
WR
14
14.14
21.6%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13.5
16.98
20.8%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
10
10.37
15.4%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
6.62
21.1
10.2%

Points By Position

  AA Ron Balakay   LBJ GOAT

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. AA Ron Balakay scored less in this one (94.2) than their season average of 118.23.
We heard scoring helps you win. LBJ GOAT need some help then, averaging just 91.12 versus AA Ron Balakay's 118.23.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. AA Ron Balakay (2-2) have a better record than LBJ GOAT (1-3).
AA Ron Balakay are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than LBJ GOAT (1).
AA Ron Balakay should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than LBJ GOAT (2 vs 0).
AA Ron Balakay have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than LBJ GOAT (17 vs 6).
By position, AA Ron Balakay have outscored LBJ GOAT at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
AA Ron Balakay don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about LBJ GOAT this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

AA Ron Balakay
In a matchup that features teams separated by just a game in the standings, AA Ron Balakay (2-2) will face Darkhorse198 (3-1) in Week 5. Four weeks into the season, AA Ron Balakay have scored the third-most points in the league. Darkhorse198 (128.88 PPG) are ranked first. When it comes to recent scoring output, these two teams have been mirror images of each other lately. AA Ron Balakay have put up 124.46 points per game over the last three weeks, while Darkhorse198 have averaged 123.15 per contest over that same span.
LBJ GOAT
On the docket for Week 5, LBJ GOAT (1-3) will look to right the ship against Alex Le's Team (3-1). LBJ GOAT may need to shuffle the deck a bit with Marvin Jones Jr. out on bye next week. Alex Le's Team will be without Matthew Stafford and Kerryon Johnson.