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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Tommy P
4-1 177.3
107.56
 
VS
proj
Simmons
116.4 1-4
102.27

Tommy P top Simmons for third straight win in 177.3-116.4 rout

Tommy P extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over Simmons, rolling to a 177.3-116.4 victory. Tommy P earned an 8.8-point lead on Thursday behind Will Dissly and never gave it up. Aaron Jones (107 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 75 Rec Yds) and Jameis Winston (204 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds) carried the flag for Simmons in defeat. Tommy P (4-1) will look to build on their success against Sprint Right Option, while Simmons (1-4) attempt to right the ship against Yobogoya!.

Matchup Timeline

  Tommy P   Simmons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 6 points, surrendering 128 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Jets, the Eagles defense recorded 45 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 12.77-point projection and was much higher than their 14-point season scoring average. The Eagles defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

Tommy P
Points
% of total points 177.3
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
56
27.94
31.6%
2
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
45
12.77
25.4%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
26.3
8.84
14.8%
4
Sony Michel
RB
18.3
10.21
10.3%
Simmons
Points
% of total points 116.4
1
Aaron Jones
RB
42.2
12.1
36.3%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
23.5
25.8
20.2%
3
Dan Bailey
K
16
8.17
13.7%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
11
11.79
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Tommy P boasted a 174.6-74.2 lead. For Tommy P, Deshaun Watson had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass. Jameis Winston made the highlight reel for Simmons with a couple of 26-yard touchdown passes.

Points By Position

  Tommy P   Simmons

StatSmack

Tommy P must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (177.3) than their season average (127.48).
Tommy P are on fire, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Simmons need some help then, averaging just 97.23 versus Tommy P's 127.48.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Tommy P (4-1) have a better record than Simmons (1-4).
Even the computers think Tommy P have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (110.69) than Simmons (104.87).
Once Tommy P put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Simmons (1 vs 0).
Tommy P are clutch masters, with more close wins than Simmons (1 vs 0).
Tommy P have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Simmons (25 vs 14).
By position, Tommy P have outscored Simmons at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Tommy P don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Tommy P had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Simmons (2).
Hey Simmons, 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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