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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
ScroogeMcRunningback
1-4 132.87
104.18
 
VS
proj
Jessica's Team
128.99 2-3
116.37

ScroogeMcRunningback earn win over Jessica's Team in 132.87-128.99 battle

Both teams rose to the occasion, but ScroogeMcRunningback took down Jessica's Team, squeaking by for a 132.87-128.99 victory. Jessica's Team had a chance to come from behind on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. ScroogeMcRunningback led 127.57-121.99 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 7 points from Harrison Butker on Sunday night for Jessica's Team. The Philadelphia Eagles defense (6 Pts Allowed, 128 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Russell Wilson (268 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 32 Rush Yds) led the way for ScroogeMcRunningback in the win. ScroogeMcRunningback (1-4) will look to keep it rolling against Taco Corp, while Jessica's Team (2-3) meet Turd Burglars in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  ScroogeMcRunningback   Jessica's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense (6 Pts Allowed, 128 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 39 points against the Jets in Week 5. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 11.5-point projection and was much higher than their 21-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

ScroogeMcRunningback
Points
% of total points 132.87
1
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
39
11.5
29.4%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
34.17
25.55
25.7%
3
James Conner
RB
11.5
13.41
8.7%
4
Auden Tate
WR
10.1
7.94
7.6%
Jessica's Team
Points
% of total points 128.99
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
27.8
9.59
21.6%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
17.3
9.98
13.4%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
16.19
26.49
12.6%
4
Devonta Freeman
RB
15.5
12.52
12%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 40-yard touchdown pass for ScroogeMcRunningback, helping the team to a 34.17-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Calvin Ridley had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Jessica's Team to contribute to a 121.99-117.57 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  ScroogeMcRunningback   Jessica's Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. ScroogeMcRunningback scored more in this matchup (132.87) than their season average (109.65).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Jessica's Team has left more points on the bench this season (254.38) than ScroogeMcRunningback (233.55).
ScroogeMcRunningback see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Jessica's Team (0).
ScroogeMcRunningback have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Jessica's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, ScroogeMcRunningback have outscored Jessica's Team at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Jessica's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

ScroogeMcRunningback
You know, the key to football is finding the mismatches. Thanks to a stellar outing from Russell Wilson, we doubled up Jessica's Team at the quarterback position this past week (34.17 points to 16.19). Wilson went 17-for-23 for 268 yards and four TDs in a one-point win over the Rams.
Jessica's Team
You can feel good knowing that your generosity this week did not go unnoticed. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like ScroogeMcRunningback succeed... and when the time comes, perhaps they can return the favor and do you a solid. Keep pushing forward, Jessica's Team!