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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
SATX Moonmen
4-0 76
92.43
 
VS
proj
Springfield Atoms
68 1-3
90.27

SATX Moonmen defeat Springfield Atoms to remain perfect, 76-68

SATX Moonmen won their fourth game in a row to open the season with a hard-fought victory over Springfield Atoms, coming out on top with a 76-68 win. It was the third straight loss for Springfield Atoms. SATX Moonmen never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind Russell Wilson (18 points) and Mike Evans (17). Matt Ryan (18 points) and Chris Carson (14) did their part for Springfield Atoms in the loss. SATX Moonmen (4-0) will look to get another win against plano tiburon, while Springfield Atoms (1-3) try to get back on track against Boom in the Endzone.

Matchup Timeline

  SATX Moonmen   Springfield Atoms

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Panthers in Week 4, the Texans defense scored 7 points to beat their 3.88-point projection. They allowed 16 points, surrendered 297 yards, and forced 3 fumbles to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on SATX Moonmen this week. Next week, the Texans will play the Falcons.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

SATX Moonmen
Points
% of total points 76
1
Russell Wilson
QB
18
28.02
23.7%
2
Mike Evans
WR
17
10.44
22.4%
3
Matt Prater
K
11
6.17
14.5%
4
Duke Johnson
RB
7
4.42
9.2%
Springfield Atoms
Points
% of total points 68
1
Matt Ryan
QB
18
25.42
26.5%
2
Chris Carson
RB
14
11.44
20.6%
3
David Johnson
RB
13
11.75
19.1%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
10
10.91
14.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Prater had a 53-yard field goal for SATX Moonmen, while Duke Johnson had a 40-yard run during the early slate, contributing to a dead-even score, 37-37.
Sunday Late
Mike Evans had a 67-yard touchdown catch for SATX Moonmen to contribute to a 72-68 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  SATX Moonmen   Springfield Atoms

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. SATX Moonmen scored less in this one (76) than their season average of 102.25.
Get on their level! SATX Moonmen have won four straight weeks, while Springfield Atoms have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Springfield Atoms need some help then, averaging just 91 versus SATX Moonmen's 102.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" SATX Moonmen (4-0) have a better record than Springfield Atoms (1-3).
Once SATX Moonmen put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Springfield Atoms (2 vs 1).
SATX Moonmen are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Springfield Atoms (1).
SATX Moonmen have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Springfield Atoms (1 vs 0).
SATX Moonmen should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Springfield Atoms (2 vs 1).
By position, SATX Moonmen have outscored Springfield Atoms at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
SATX Moonmen don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for SATX Moonmen had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Springfield Atoms (0).
Don't worry Springfield Atoms, 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

SATX Moonmen
SATX Moonmen (4-0) are set to face plano tiburon (2-2) in Week 5. SATX Moonmen can't depend on another 11 points from Matt Prater, who has a bye in Week 5. Ironically, both of these teams have averaged exactly 100.33 points over their last three contests.
Springfield Atoms
One losing skid will end next week as 10th-place Springfield Atoms have now lost three consecutive games while their opponent, Boom in the Endzone, have dropped four straight. Springfield Atoms might need to shuffle the deck a bit with Kalen Ballage out on bye next week. Boom in the Endzone will be without Matthew Stafford and Kerryon Johnson.