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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Sherlock Mahomes
3-2 180.7
131.56
 
VS
proj
Garoppolypse Now
135.7 4-1
118.02

Sherlock Mahomes smirk at predictions, knock off Garoppolypse Now in 180.7-135.7 rout

Both teams brought their A game, but Sherlock Mahomes took down Garoppolypse Now. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 131.6-118.0, Sherlock Mahomes cruised to a 180.7-135.7 win over Garoppolypse Now. Sherlock Mahomes grabbed a 31.5-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Tyler Boyd (32.3 points) and Sony Michel (21.3) and never relinquished it. Tom Brady (31.6 points) and the San Francisco 49ers defense (31) led the way for Garoppolypse Now in the loss. Sherlock Mahomes (3-2) will look to build on their success against The Wallerus, while Garoppolypse Now (4-1) will attempt to get back on track against A Gurley Has No Name.

Matchup Timeline

  Sherlock Mahomes   Garoppolypse Now

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 43.6 points against his 16.49-point projection. During a 34-24 loss to the Packers, he caught 11 passes for 226 yards and a touchdown. Cooper ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Sherlock Mahomes
Points
% of total points 180.7
1
Amari Cooper
WR
43.6
16.49
24.1%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
32.3
16
17.9%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.4
27.72
12.4%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
22.3
13.71
12.3%
Garoppolypse Now
Points
% of total points 135.7
1
Tom Brady
QB
31.6
21.41
23.3%
2
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
31
10.23
22.8%
3
Phillip Lindsay
RB
28.7
12.35
21.1%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
13.8
13.29
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Sherlock Mahomes who grabbed the lead, 92.4-60.9. For Sherlock Mahomes, Tyler Boyd had a 42-yard touchdown catch. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Garoppolypse Now with a 29-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Amari Cooper had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 46-yard catch for Sherlock Mahomes, helping the team to a 158.3-95.4 lead.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 27-yard touchdown pass for Sherlock Mahomes to contribute to a 180.7-95.4 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Sherlock Mahomes   Garoppolypse Now

StatSmack

Sherlock Mahomes must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (180.7) than their season average (148.59).
Even the machines think Sherlock Mahomes have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (141.05) than Garoppolypse Now (133.56).
By position, Sherlock Mahomes have outscored Garoppolypse Now at QB, RB, and K this season.
Sherlock Mahomes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Sherlock Mahomes had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Garoppolypse Now (1).
Don't worry Garoppolypse Now, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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