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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
eXacerBators
4-0 137
142.36
 
VS
proj
MonstersOfTheMidway
97 1-3
131.75

eXacerBators knock off MonstersOfTheMidway to remain undefeated in 137-97 rout

eXacerBators won their fourth straight to open the season with an easy victory over MonstersOfTheMidway, cruising to a 137-97 win. MonstersOfTheMidway pulled out to an 8-point lead on Thursday, but it was all eXacerBators after that. They were led by the New England Patriots defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 375 yards, and intercepted 4 passes for 25 points, and Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 179 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (25 points). Carson Wentz (160 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds) and James Conner (42 Rush Yds, 83 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for MonstersOfTheMidway in the loss. eXacerBators (4-0) will look to get another W against Dynamo Express, while MonstersOfTheMidway (1-3) will try to get back in the win column against RB Fumble.

Matchup Timeline

  eXacerBators   MonstersOfTheMidway

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense (10 Pts Allowed, 375 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 25 points in a 16-10 win over the Bills in Week 4. They more-than-doubled their 8.87-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. The Patriots defense ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

eXacerBators
Points
% of total points 137
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
25
8.87
18.2%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25
15.85
18.2%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
17
26.16
12.4%
4
Bobby Wagner
LB
17
13.97
12.4%
MonstersOfTheMidway
Points
% of total points 97
1
Carson Wentz
QB
19
19.25
19.6%
2
James Conner
RB
18
11.54
18.6%
3
Desmond King II
CB
14
7.76
14.4%
4
Deion Jones
LB
11
16.3
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Carson Wentz had a 20-yard touchdown pass for MonstersOfTheMidway, contributing to a 19-11 lead for MonstersOfTheMidway.
Monday
James Conner had a 21-yard touchdown catch for MonstersOfTheMidway.

Points By Position

  eXacerBators   MonstersOfTheMidway

Game Notes

eXacerBators won even though only five of their 12 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
MonstersOfTheMidway had only three of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
MonstersOfTheMidway can partially blame the loss on Greg Olsen, who didn't score any points.
Both teams scored their lowest point total of the season.
Both teams scored less than their projected point total.
Not only did eXacerBators earn the win, but they also easily covered the 10.61-point forecasted margin of victory.
All four of the wins for eXacerBators have been blowout wins.
For MonstersOfTheMidway, Carson Wentz scored 19 points, the fifth-highest score for a quarterback this week.

Next Week Preview

eXacerBators
In a matchup showcasing the league's two highest-scoring teams, eXacerBators (4-0) battle Dynamo Express (3-1) in Week 5. Four weeks into the 2019 season, eXacerBators have accumulated the first-most points in the league while Dynamo Express (145.75 PPG) are ranked second. Each side will be at full strength in Week 5 with no players on bye. Over the last two weeks, eXacerBators have scored 150 points per game, while Dynamo Express have averaged 128 per contest.
MonstersOfTheMidway
On the docket in Week 5, 11th-place MonstersOfTheMidway (1-3) are set to take on sixth-place RB Fumble (3-1). MonstersOfTheMidway might have to rearrange their lineup a bit with Matthew Stafford and Damon Harrison Sr. out on bye next week. Through four weeks of action, MonstersOfTheMidway are ranked 11th in points scored, while RB Fumble have put up the league's eighth-highest point total.