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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Atlanta Falcons
2-2 149.2
219.74
 
VS
proj
Vikings of Minnesota
148 1-3
177.24

Offensively challenged Atlanta Falcons come back to defeat Vikings of Minnesota in 149.2-148.0 battle

Atlanta Falcons came back for a 149.2-148.0 win over Vikings of Minnesota despite posting only the 18th-highest point total in the league for the week. Trailing 148.0-137.7 heading into Monday night, Atlanta Falcons came back behind Shawn Williams (9 Tackles) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (3 Rec, 15 Rec Yds). Jabrill Peppers (19.5 points) and Robert Quinn (15) were the top scorers for Vikings of Minnesota in the loss. Atlanta Falcons (2-2) will look to earn another win against s99 GX NE Pats 20 25, while Vikings of Minnesota (1-3) attempt to get back on track against Pittsburgh Steelers.

Matchup Timeline

  Atlanta Falcons   Vikings of Minnesota

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gurley II was one of five starters to overachieve for Atlanta Falcons this week. He scored 26 points (16 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 54 Rec Yds) against the Buccaneers in Week 4 to beat his 15.09-point projection. Gurley II ranks #60 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Todd Gurley II

Top Player Comparison

Atlanta Falcons
Points
% of total points 149.2
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
26
15.09
17.4%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18
31.54
12.1%
3
Devonta Freeman
RB
18
13.18
12.1%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
13.1
15.69
8.8%
Vikings of Minnesota
Points
% of total points 148
1
Jabrill Peppers
S
19.5
7.34
13.2%
2
Robert Quinn
DE
15
6.03
10.1%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
9.63
8.8%
4
Jayon Brown
LB
12
8.35
8.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Greg Zuerlein had a 58-yard field goal for Vikings of Minnesota, while Noah Fant had a 25-yard touchdown catch, helping Vikings of Minnesota to a 130.0-114.8 lead.

Points By Position

  Atlanta Falcons   Vikings of Minnesota

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Atlanta Falcons scored fewer points in this one (149.2) than their season average of 190.3.
We heard scoring helps you win. Atlanta Falcons are doing a better job of that, averaging 190.3 versus Vikings of Minnesota's 160.06.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Atlanta Falcons (2-2) have a better record than Vikings of Minnesota (1-3).
Even the machines think Atlanta Falcons have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (229.38) than Vikings of Minnesota (182.38).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Atlanta Falcons has left fewer points on the bench this season (112.3) than Vikings of Minnesota (135.82).
Atlanta Falcons have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Vikings of Minnesota (1 vs 0).
Atlanta Falcons should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Vikings of Minnesota (1 vs 0).
By position, Atlanta Falcons have outscored Vikings of Minnesota at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
Atlanta Falcons was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (3) than Vikings of Minnesota (1).
Hey Vikings of Minnesota, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Atlanta Falcons
In a matchup featuring teams separated by just a game in the standings, Atlanta Falcons (2-2) will take on s99 GX NE Pats 20 25 (3-1) in Week 5. Through four weeks of action, Atlanta Falcons have tallied the 10th-most points in the league while s99 GX NE Pats 20 25 (and their 173.93 points per game) are ranked 16th. Over the last three weeks, Atlanta Falcons have scored 191.73 points per game, while s99 GX NE Pats 20 25 have averaged 171.92 per contest.
Vikings of Minnesota
On the docket for Week 5, 19th-place Vikings of Minnesota (1-3) will try to right the ship against seventh-place Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2). Each side has two players on bye next week, as Kenyan Drake and Preston Williams are off for Vikings of Minnesota and Kenny Golladay and Darius Slay for Pittsburgh Steelers.