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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Minor Prophets
2-3 160.12
107.57
 
VS
proj
Anthropomorphic Milk
87.36 2-3
99.27

Minor Prophets top predictions, knock off Anthropomorphic Milk in 160.12-87.36 rout

Minor Prophets stepped up and outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 160.12-87.36 victory over Anthropomorphic Milk, who fell short of projections. Anthropomorphic Milk pulled out to a 1.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Minor Prophets after that. They were led by the Philadelphia Eagles defense, who allowed only 6 points, surrendered 128 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 35 points, and Amari Cooper, who caught 11 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown (28.6 points). Chris Godwin (24.5 points) and Lamar Jackson (14.44) led the charge for Anthropomorphic Milk in defeat. Minor Prophets improve to 2-3 on the season, while Anthropomorphic Milk fall to 2-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Minor Prophets   Anthropomorphic Milk

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense (6 Pts Allowed, 128 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 35 points in a 31-6 win over the Jets in Week 5. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 9.27-point projection and was much higher than their 18-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

Minor Prophets
Points
% of total points 160.12
1
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
35
9.27
21.9%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
28.6
10.85
17.9%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
26.22
20.25
16.4%
4
Justin Tucker
K
16
9.18
10%
Anthropomorphic Milk
Points
% of total points 87.36
1
Chris Godwin
WR
24.5
11.1
28%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
14.44
22.41
16.5%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
10.92
16.25
12.5%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
10.3
10.15
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Chris Godwin had multiple 26-yard touchdown catches for Anthropomorphic Milk, who trailed 88.40-80.36 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott hit Amari Cooper on multiple big plays for Minor Prophets: a 53-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass. Prescott also lit up the scoreboard with a 40-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 160.12-80.36 lead for Minor Prophets.

Points By Position

  Minor Prophets   Anthropomorphic Milk

StatSmack

Minor Prophets must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (160.12) than their season average (112.99).
We heard scoring helps you win. Minor Prophets are doing a better job of that, averaging 112.99 versus Anthropomorphic Milk's 93.77.
Even the computers think Minor Prophets have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (107.28) than Anthropomorphic Milk (100.72).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Anthropomorphic Milk has left more points on the bench this season (184.5) than Minor Prophets (145.86).
In dire times, at least Minor Prophets keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Anthropomorphic Milk (1 vs 2).
By position, Minor Prophets have outscored Anthropomorphic Milk at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Minor Prophets don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Minor Prophets had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Anthropomorphic Milk (2).
There's not much good to say about Anthropomorphic Milk this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Minor Prophets
Wow, Minor Prophets, you really made a statement to your leaguemates with this blowout. Not only did you win by 72.76 points, you also jumped up two spots in the league standings!
Anthropomorphic Milk
We'd suggest that you use this past week as a learning opportunity and start thinking about next week, Anthropomorphic Milk. Get familiar with what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are advising and deploy the strongest lineup possible in Week 6.