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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
4X Champion
3-1 126.82
124.87
 
VS
proj
BOOM Shakalaka
96.38 1-3
112.13

4X Champion come back to defeat BOOM Shakalaka for third straight win in 126.82-96.38 rout

4X Champion extended their win streak to three games with a dominant victory over BOOM Shakalaka, rolling to a 126.82-96.38 win. 4X Champion got out to an early 4.80-point lead on Thursday. BOOM Shakalaka came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Matt Ryan (15.68 points) and Mark Andrews (9.1). Not to be deterred, 4X Champion pulled it together later that night, as Vonn Bell (13 points) and Michael Thomas (9.5) put them back in the lead once and for all. 4X Champion (3-1) will look to earn another W against Drill'erThen-Spiller, while BOOM Shakalaka (1-3) attempt to get back in the win column against 4th and Drunk.

Matchup Timeline

  4X Champion   BOOM Shakalaka

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 10 tackles against the Cowboys, Bell recorded 13 points this week. He more-than-doubled his 5.22-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Bell ranks #1 among fantasy Ss this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Vonn Bell

Top Player Comparison

4X Champion
Points
% of total points 126.82
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
19
12.59
15%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
17.9
11.13
14.1%
3
Matt Gay
K
15
7.33
11.8%
4
Vonn Bell
S
13
5.22
10.3%
BOOM Shakalaka
Points
% of total points 96.38
1
Matt Ryan
QB
15.68
19.66
16.3%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
13
14.57
13.5%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
10.4
13.5%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
9.1
6.95
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was BOOM Shakalaka who emerged with the lead, 96.38-90.90. Cooper Kupp had a 29-yard touchdown catch for 4X Champion, while Matt Gay had a 58-yard field goal. Greg Zuerlein made the highlight reel for BOOM Shakalaka with a 58-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  4X Champion   BOOM Shakalaka

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. 4X Champion scored less in this one (126.82) than their season average of 136.16.
4X Champion are on a roll, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. 4X Champion are doing a better job of that, averaging 136.16 versus BOOM Shakalaka's 118.25.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. 4X Champion (3-1) have a better record than BOOM Shakalaka (1-3).
You can't win if you don't play. BOOM Shakalaka has left more points on the bench this season (193.14) than 4X Champion (122.9).
Once 4X Champion put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than BOOM Shakalaka (3 vs 1).
4X Champion should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than BOOM Shakalaka (4 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of BOOM Shakalaka - they’ve made more transactions (3) than 4X Champion (2) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, 4X Champion have outscored BOOM Shakalaka at QB, WR, and IDP this season.
4X Champion don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for 4X Champion had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for BOOM Shakalaka (1).
4X Champion was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than BOOM Shakalaka (0).
Hey BOOM Shakalaka, 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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