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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Caribbean Bombers
2-3 122
142.71
 
VS
proj
MARTIANS
121 1-4
132.38

Caribbean Bombers come up short of predictions, still manage to top MARTIANS in 122-121 battle

Despite being unable to bring their A game and falling short of projections, Caribbean Bombers eked out a 122-121 victory over MARTIANS. MARTIANS had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Caribbean Bombers led 115-108 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite a combined 13 points from Nick Chubb and Robbie Gould on Monday night for MARTIANS. Caribbean Bombers were led by Patrick Mahomes (24 points) and Leonard Fournette (22). Caribbean Bombers (2-3) will look to build on their success against Thunderstorm, while MARTIANS (1-4) will meet Cedric's TPSer's in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Caribbean Bombers   MARTIANS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Westbrook (7 Rec, 82 Rec Yds) scored 15 points against the Panthers in Week 5. His scoring output was 57.2% more than his 9.54-point projection and was much higher than his 10-point season scoring average. Westbrook will face the Saints next week.
Dede Westbrook

Top Player Comparison

Caribbean Bombers
Points
% of total points 122
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24
47.42
19.7%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
22
16.26
18%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
20
13.5
16.4%
4
Dede Westbrook
WR
15
9.54
12.3%
MARTIANS
Points
% of total points 121
1
Will Fuller V
WR
53
11.08
43.8%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
20
33.51
16.5%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
16
12.97
13.2%
4
James Conner
RB
11
14.47
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was MARTIANS who grabbed the lead, 108-91. For Caribbean Bombers, Leonard Fournette had a 48-yard run. Will Fuller V had a 44-yard touchdown catch and a 33-yard touchdown catch for MARTIANS, while Jameis Winston had a pair of 26-yard touchdown passes.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 27-yard touchdown pass for Caribbean Bombers to contribute to a 115-108 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Caribbean Bombers   MARTIANS

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Caribbean Bombers scored less in this one (122) than their season average of 138.
We heard scoring helps you win. MARTIANS need some help then, averaging just 114 versus Caribbean Bombers's 138.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Caribbean Bombers (2-3) have a better record than MARTIANS (1-4).
Even the machines think Caribbean Bombers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (138.81) than MARTIANS (113.42).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Caribbean Bombers has left fewer points on the bench this season (275) than MARTIANS (322).
Caribbean Bombers are clutch masters, with more close wins than MARTIANS (1 vs 0).
Caribbean Bombers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than MARTIANS (3 vs 1).
Caribbean Bombers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than MARTIANS (21 vs 16).
MARTIANS have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Caribbean Bombers (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Caribbean Bombers have outscored MARTIANS at QB and DEF this season.
Hey MARTIANS, 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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