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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
aeneas1
4-0 81.6
90.92
 
VS
proj
Xheryk
66.64 1-3
95.06

aeneas1 beat Xheryk to remain perfect, 81.60-66.64

aeneas1 won their fourth matchup in a row to open the season with a hard-fought victory over Xheryk, coming out on top with an 81.60-66.64 win. It was the third straight loss for Xheryk. aeneas1 never trailed in this one after taking a 9.80-point lead on Thursday behind Alshon Jeffery. The Chicago Bears defense (17 points) and Daniel Jones (8.7) carried the flag for Xheryk in the loss. aeneas1 (4-0) will look to add to their success against Neil039, while Xheryk (1-3) will take on Flash in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  aeneas1   Xheryk

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Bills in Week 4, the Patriots defense allowed only 10 points, surrendered 375 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. In doing so, they put up 25 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. The Patriots will go up against the Redskins in Week 5.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

aeneas1
Points
% of total points 81.6
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
25
8.87
30.6%
2
Austin Hooper
TE
14
5.99
17.2%
3
David Johnson
RB
12.57
11.21
15.4%
4
Alshon Jeffery
WR
9.8
8.18
12%
Xheryk
Points
% of total points 66.64
1
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
17
9.1
25.5%
2
Daniel Jones
QB
8.7
14.09
13.1%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
8.5
11.78
12.8%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
8.47
9.24
12.7%

Points By Position

  aeneas1   Xheryk

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. aeneas1 scored fewer points in this one (81.6) than their season average of 100.32.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. aeneas1 have won four straight matchups, while Xheryk have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Xheryk need some help then, averaging just 94.44 versus aeneas1's 100.32.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" aeneas1 (4-0) have a better record than Xheryk (1-3).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Xheryk has left more points on the bench this season (164.99) than aeneas1 (75.19).
Once aeneas1 put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Xheryk (1 vs 0).
aeneas1 are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Xheryk (0 vs 1).
aeneas1 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Xheryk (2 vs 1).
aeneas1 have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Xheryk (18 vs 14).
By position, aeneas1 have outscored Xheryk at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
aeneas1 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, second-highest in the league.
aeneas1 was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (2) than Xheryk (0).
Hey Xheryk, 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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