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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Cyclones
3-2 167.38
98.66
 
VS
proj
Complex Audibles
113.47 1-4
99.61

Cyclones top projections, earn win over Complex Audibles in 167.38-113.47 rout

Both teams exceeded projections, but Cyclones got the best of Complex Audibles. Predicted to lose 99.61-98.66, Cyclones cruised to a 167.38-113.47 win over Complex Audibles. Complex Audibles jumped out to a 29.67-point lead on Thursday behind an impressive effort from Russell Wilson. But it was all Cyclones after that. They were led by Will Fuller V (14 Rec, 217 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Deshaun Watson (426 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 47 Rush Yds). Cyclones (3-2) will look to get another W against Spyders, while Complex Audibles (1-4) attempt to right the ship against Evil Corp.

Matchup Timeline

  Cyclones   Complex Audibles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 14 passes for 217 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Falcons, Fuller V scored 46.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-quadrupled his 9.81-point projection and was much higher than his 14.4-point season scoring average. Fuller V ranks #41 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Will Fuller V

Top Player Comparison

Cyclones
Points
% of total points 167.38
1
Will Fuller V
WR
46.7
9.81
27.9%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
41.74
21.71
24.9%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
35
9.27
20.9%
4
David Johnson
RB
17.1
15.75
10.2%
Complex Audibles
Points
% of total points 113.47
1
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
32.4
9.52
28.6%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
29.67
20.2
26.1%
3
George Kittle
TE
17.8
11.58
15.7%
4
Le'Veon Bell
RB
12.3
14.67
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Complex Audibles, contributing to a 29.67-0.00 lead for Complex Audibles.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Cyclones became the proud owner of a 160.34-85.37 lead. Deshaun Watson connected with Will Fuller V on multiple big plays for Cyclones: a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass. Watson also lit up the scoreboard with a 51-yard pass. DJ Chark Jr. made the highlight reel for Complex Audibles with a 37-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
George Kittle had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Complex Audibles.

Points By Position

  Cyclones   Complex Audibles

StatSmack

Cyclones must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (167.38) than their season average (104.24).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Cyclones (3-2) have a better record than Complex Audibles (1-4).
Cyclones don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Complex Audibles (2 vs 1).
Cyclones see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Complex Audibles (0).
Complex Audibles have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Cyclones (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Cyclones have outscored Complex Audibles at RB and DEF this season.
Cyclones has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Complex Audibles this season (-19).
The starters for Cyclones had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Complex Audibles (3).
Don't worry Complex Audibles, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Cyclones
In a matchup that features two teams separated by just one game in the standings, Cyclones (3-2) are set to go up against Spyders (4-1) in Week 6. Cyclones might have to shuffle their lineup some with Nyheim Hines and Cole Beasley out on bye in Week 6. Spyders will be without Tarik Cohen. Over the last two weeks, Cyclones have scored 124.14 points per game, while Spyders have averaged only 80.85 per contest.
Complex Audibles
Up ahead next week, Complex Audibles (1-4, 14th-place) will try to get back on track against Evil Corp (4-1, third-place). Complex Audibles might have to rearrange their lineup some with T.Y. Hilton, the Chicago Bears defense, Eddy Pineiro, and Dawson Knox out on bye next week. Evil Corp will be without Jordan Wilkins.