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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Willie's Team
3-1 157.8
152.55
 
VS
proj
Give Em HELLes
119.3 3-1
149.18

Willie's Team knock Give Em HELLes from top spot in 157.8-119.3 rout

Willie's Team rolled to a 157.8-119.3 win over Give Em HELLes, knocking them out of the No. 1 position in THE MIXED BUNCH. Willie's Team grabbed an 11.8-point lead on Thursday behind Aaron Jones and never let go of it. The Los Angeles Chargers defense (36 points) and Russell Wilson (18.7) carried the flag for Give Em HELLes in defeat. Willie's Team (3-1) will look to add to their success against Chris's Choice Team, while Give Em HELLes (3-1) will attempt to right the ship against H-Town Finest.

Matchup Timeline

  Willie's Team   Give Em HELLes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Golladay (5 Rec, 67 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 19.7 points in a 34-30 lost to the Chiefs in Week 4. His scoring output was 82.1% more than his 10.82-point projection and was much higher than his 12.58-point season scoring average. Golladay ranks #43 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Kenny Golladay

Top Player Comparison

Willie's Team
Points
% of total points 157.8
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
43
28.36
27.2%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
27.5
29.13
17.4%
3
Kenny Golladay
WR
19.7
10.82
12.5%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
11.8
12.56
7.5%
Give Em HELLes
Points
% of total points 119.3
1
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
36
30.47
30.2%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
18.7
29.69
15.7%
3
Harrison Butker
K
11
9.6
9.2%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
10.5
15.56
8.8%

Points By Position

  Willie's Team   Give Em HELLes

Game Notes

Willie's Team emerged victorious even though only four of their 12 starting players exceeded their scoring projections.
Give Em HELLes had only three of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Give Em HELLes could have used points from Chandler Jones and Rashaad Penny, as both put up goose eggs.
Willie's Team put up more points than their season scoring average (145.45) while Give Em HELLes fell short of theirs (138.69).
Willie's Team recorded more points than their projected total, while Give Em HELLes failed to reach their projection.
Not only did Willie's Team win, but they also easily covered the 3.37-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, Willie's Team moves to (1-0), while Give Em HELLes falls to (0-1).
Despite the loss, the Los Angeles Chargers defense scored 36 points, the fourth-best score for a DEF this week.

Coach Talk

Willie's Team
Whoa, Willie's Team, you got friends at SpaceX or something? In addition to a 38.5-point victory, you also launched yourself up to second place in the league standings!
Give Em HELLes
Fortunately, Give Em HELLes, this week's problem isn't exactly advanced calculus. Choosing to start Chandler Jones and Rashaad Penny in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time?