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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Kaeptain America
4-0 171
130.95
 
VS
proj
Buffalo Sonics
135 3-1
137.25

Kaeptain America beat Buffalo Sonics to remain perfect in 171-135 rout

Kaeptain America won their fourth game in a row to open the season with an easy win over Buffalo Sonics, cruising to a 171-135 victory. Kaeptain America grabbed a 25-point lead on Thursday behind Tyler Lockett (13 points) and Greg Zuerlein (12) and never relinquished it. Adam Thielen (25 points) and Patrick Mahomes (13) led the charge for Buffalo Sonics in defeat. Kaeptain America (4-0) will look to build on their success against Los Angeles Dons, while Buffalo Sonics (3-1) will try to get some positive momentum against SHO ing u the way🇯🇵.

Matchup Timeline

  Kaeptain America   Buffalo Sonics

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Michel more-than-doubled his 9.41-point projection with 19 points against the Redskins in Week 5. He racked up 123 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown in the 33-7 win. Michel will face the Giants next week.
Sony Michel

Top Player Comparison

Kaeptain America
Points
% of total points 171
1
Matt Ryan
QB
31
16.25
18.1%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
21
15.12
12.3%
3
Gardner Minshew II
QB
19
13.4
11.1%
4
Sony Michel
RB
19
9.41
11.1%
Buffalo Sonics
Points
% of total points 135
1
Adam Thielen
WR
25
10.83
18.5%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
13
23.21
9.6%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
13
19.12
9.6%
4
Carlos Hyde
RB
12
8.32
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Kaeptain America became the proud owner of a 170-107 lead. Matt Ryan had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Kaeptain America, while Leonard Fournette had a 48-yard run. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for Buffalo Sonics with a 44-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 27-yard touchdown pass for Buffalo Sonics, who trailed 171-135 after the primetime game.

Points By Position

  Kaeptain America   Buffalo Sonics

StatSmack

Kaeptain America must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (171) than their season average (157).
Kaeptain America are looking unstoppable, winning four in a row.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Kaeptain America (4-0) have a better record than Buffalo Sonics (3-1).
Kaeptain America have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Buffalo Sonics (2 vs 0).
Kaeptain America should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Buffalo Sonics (3 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Buffalo Sonics - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Kaeptain America (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Kaeptain America have outscored Buffalo Sonics at RB, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Kaeptain America had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Buffalo Sonics (2).
Don't worry Buffalo Sonics, 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

Kaeptain America
Next week will feature a pair of teams heading in opposite directions, as Kaeptain America (4-0) enter Week 6 on a four-game winning streak, while their opponent (Los Angeles Dons, 0-4), come in as losers of four straight. Each side has players on bye next week, as the Chicago Bears defense, Frank Gore, and Eric Ebron are off for Kaeptain America, while Los Angeles Dons will be without Anthony Miller and Devin Singletary. Over the last three weeks, Kaeptain America have scored 163.67 points per game, while Los Angeles Dons have averaged just 71 per contest.
Buffalo Sonics
Up ahead next week, Buffalo Sonics (3-1) will square off against SHO ing u the way🇯🇵 (1-3). Each side has players with byes next week, as Marlon Mack, Chase Daniel, and David Montgomery are off for SHO ing u the way🇯🇵 and the Buffalo Bills defense and John Brown will be out for Buffalo Sonics.