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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
FANTASY GURU
2-3 470.93
440.05
 
VS
proj
Truth's Team
407.18 0-5
400.14

FANTASY GURU hand Truth's Team fifth straight loss, 470.93-407.18

FANTASY GURU earned a 470.93-407.18 victory to hand Truth's Team their fifth consecutive loss to open the season. FANTASY GURU never trailed in this one after earning an 84.33-point lead on Thursday behind Chris Carson (51.75 points) and Will Dissly (30.08). Matt Ryan (76.88 points) and Tyler Boyd (60.4) were the leaders for Truth's Team in the loss. FANTASY GURU (2-3) will look to build on their success against Donald's Team, while Truth's Team (0-5) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Strikers.

Matchup Timeline

  FANTASY GURU   Truth's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Minshew II (374 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 42 Rush Yds) scored 65.18 points against the Panthers in Week 5. He scored 40.7% more than his 46.34-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Minshew II ranks #22 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Gardner Minshew II

Top Player Comparison

FANTASY GURU
Points
% of total points 470.93
1
Gardner Minshew II
QB
65.18
46.34
13.8%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
64.49
55.02
13.7%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
61.3
46.45
13%
4
Chris Carson
RB
51.75
41.51
11%
Truth's Team
Points
% of total points 407.18
1
Matt Ryan
QB
76.88
56.02
18.9%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
60.4
35.39
14.8%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
60
32.45
14.7%
4
Dede Westbrook
WR
40.8
25.64
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was FANTASY GURU who claimed the lead, 416.53-343.73. Gardner Minshew II had a 37-yard touchdown pass for FANTASY GURU, while Leonard Fournette had a 48-yard run. Meanwhile, Matt Ryan had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Truth's Team, while Tyler Boyd had a 42-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Courtland Sutton had a 70-yard touchdown catch for FANTASY GURU to contribute to a 462.93-350.23 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  FANTASY GURU   Truth's Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. FANTASY GURU scored more in this matchup (470.93) than their season average (439.02).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Truth's Team. They've lost five in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" FANTASY GURU (2-3) have a better record than Truth's Team (0-5).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. FANTASY GURU has left fewer points on the bench this season (702.44) than Truth's Team (815.63).
FANTASY GURU don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Truth's Team (1 vs 0).
FANTASY GURU play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Truth's Team (1).
FANTASY GURU should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Truth's Team (2 vs 1).
FANTASY GURU have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Truth's Team (44 vs 33).
By position, FANTASY GURU have outscored Truth's Team at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
FANTASY GURU has a higher average scoring margin (22) than Truth's Team this season (-61).
There's not much good to say about Truth's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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