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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Huss Monkeys
4-1 197
172.73
 
VS
proj
Roostrs
190.9 2-3
169.22

Huss Monkeys come back to knock off Roostrs in 197.0-190.9 battle

Both teams showed up and exceeded projections, but it was Huss Monkeys who emerged victorious, staging an impressive comeback for a 197.0-190.9 victory over Roostrs. Huss Monkeys trailed 179.4-175.0 heading into Monday night, but the squad came back behind the San Francisco 49ers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 180 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers). Tom Brady (74.8 points) and Allen Robinson II (28.7) carried the flag for Roostrs in defeat. Huss Monkeys (4-1) will look to earn another W against Los Bastardos, while Roostrs (2-3) attempt to generate some positive momentum against L-Diggity.

Matchup Timeline

  Huss Monkeys   Roostrs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 180 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 22 points against the Browns in Week 5. They more-than-doubled their 10.92-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The 49ers defense ranks #67 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Huss Monkeys
Points
% of total points 197
1
Matt Ryan
QB
81.7
63.28
41.5%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
25
19.2
12.7%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
22
10.92
11.2%
4
Chris Carson
RB
19.3
15.89
9.8%
Roostrs
Points
% of total points 190.9
1
Tom Brady
QB
74.8
65.33
39.2%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
28.7
13.12
15%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
23.7
16.93
12.4%
4
Zach Ertz
TE
16.7
13.53
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Roostrs owned a 179.4-168.0 lead. For Huss Monkeys, Matt Ryan had a 29-yard touchdown pass. Tom Brady had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Roostrs, while Leonard Fournette had a 48-yard run.

Points By Position

  Huss Monkeys   Roostrs

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Huss Monkeys are doing a better job of that, averaging 189.88 versus Roostrs's 164.54.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Huss Monkeys (4-1) have a better record than Roostrs (2-3).
You can't win if you don't play. Huss Monkeys has left fewer points on the bench this season (322.8) than Roostrs (420.8).
Once Huss Monkeys put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Roostrs (1 vs 0).
Huss Monkeys are clutch masters, with more close wins than Roostrs (2 vs 0).
Huss Monkeys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Roostrs (4 vs 1).
By position, Huss Monkeys have outscored Roostrs at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Huss Monkeys don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Roostrs, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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