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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Jason's Optimal Team
4-0 95.32
129.68
 
VS
proj
MFIC
77.3 1-3
125.55

Offensively challenged Jason's Optimal Team beat MFIC, 95.32-77.30

Ranking 11th in the league in points scored for the week, Jason's Optimal Team were fortunate to earn a win against a team that performed even worse, earning a 95.32-77.30 win over MFIC. MFIC grabbed an 11.30-point lead on Thursday, but Jason's Optimal Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 179 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 28.9 points, and Kerryon Johnson, who racked up 157 yards from scrimmage (15.7 points). Greg Zuerlein (2-2 FG, 58 long, 4-4 XP) and the Denver Broncos defense (26 Pts Allowed, 455 Yds Allowed) led the charge for MFIC in the loss. Jason's Optimal Team (4-0) have now won four matchups in a row and will look to notch another W against Old Stonewall's Team. MFIC (1-3) will meet Captain Wood's Navy in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Jason's Optimal Team   MFIC

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ebron caught one pass for 48 yards and a touchdown as the Colts lost to the Raiders 31-24. In doing so, he put up 11.3 points to nearly double his 6.04-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Jason's Optimal Team this week. Ebron will play the Chiefs next week.
Eric Ebron

Top Player Comparison

Jason's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 95.32
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
28.9
19.3
30.3%
2
Kerryon Johnson
RB
15.7
14.1
16.5%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
11.5
19.02
12.1%
4
Eric Ebron
TE
11.3
6.04
11.9%
MFIC
Points
% of total points 77.3
1
Greg Zuerlein
K
15
11.67
19.4%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
13.5
17.53
17.5%
3
Alshon Jeffery
WR
11.3
10.27
14.6%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
10.4
18.36
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Eric Ebron had a 48-yard touchdown catch for Jason's Optimal Team to contribute to a 61.80-24.20 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Greg Zuerlein had a 58-yard field goal for MFIC, who trailed 86.70-66.90 after the late action.

Points By Position

  Jason's Optimal Team   MFIC

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Jason's Optimal Team scored less in this one (95.32) than their season average of 125.36.
Jason's Optimal Team are on fire, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Jason's Optimal Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 125.36 versus MFIC's 110.99.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Jason's Optimal Team (4-0) have a better record than MFIC (1-3).
Even the computers think Jason's Optimal Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (132.03) than MFIC (124.66).
Jason's Optimal Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than MFIC (2 vs 1).
Jason's Optimal Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than MFIC (15 vs 12).
By position, Jason's Optimal Team have outscored MFIC at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Jason's Optimal Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, highest in the league.
Hey MFIC, 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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