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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Blazin Blitzers
3-2 152.5
123.72
 
VS
proj
niners
126.5 2-3
111.12

Blazin Blitzers knock off niners in 152.5-126.5 rout

Both teams brought their A game and exceeded expectations, but it was Blazin Blitzers who emerged victorious, rolling to a 152.5-126.5 victory over niners. niners took a 13.0-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Blazin Blitzers after that. They were led by Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 237 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns for 52 points, and Matt Ryan, who passed for 330 yards and 3 touchdowns (36 points). Allen Robinson II (7 Rec, 97 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and George Kittle (18 Rush Yds, 70 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for niners in the loss. Blazin Blitzers improve to 3-2 on the season, while niners fall to 2-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Blazin Blitzers   niners

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McCaffrey overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 52 points against his 19.15-point projection. During a 34-27 win over the Jaguars, he racked up 237 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns. McCaffrey ranks #1 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Christian McCaffrey

Top Player Comparison

Blazin Blitzers
Points
% of total points 152.5
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
52
19.15
34.1%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
36
19.6
23.6%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
18
10.94
11.8%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
13
11.9
8.5%
niners
Points
% of total points 126.5
1
Allen Robinson II
WR
24.5
10.63
19.4%
2
George Kittle
TE
17
10.87
13.4%
3
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
14
6.95
11.1%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
13
11.53
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Christian McCaffrey had an 84-yard touchdown run for Blazin Blitzers, while Matt Ryan had a 29-yard touchdown pass, helping Blazin Blitzers to a 113.0-71.5 lead.
Sunday Late
Courtland Sutton had a 70-yard touchdown catch for Blazin Blitzers, helping the team to a 143.5-93.5 lead.
Monday
George Kittle had a 22-yard touchdown catch for niners.

Points By Position

  Blazin Blitzers   niners

StatSmack

Blazin Blitzers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (152.5) than their season average (140.1).
We heard scoring helps you win. Blazin Blitzers are doing a better job of that, averaging 140.1 versus niners's 121.1.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Blazin Blitzers (3-2) have a better record than niners (2-3).
Even the machines think Blazin Blitzers have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (127.5) than niners (115.58).
By position, Blazin Blitzers have outscored niners at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Blazin Blitzers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Blazin Blitzers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for niners (1).
There's not much good to say about niners this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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