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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
WebbahsAreWinnahs
1-4 179.67
141.21
 
VS
proj
Ultimate Badasses
164.73 2-3
140.83

WebbahsAreWinnahs defeat Ultimate Badasses, 179.67-164.73

Both teams showed up, but it was WebbahsAreWinnahs who got the win, coming out on top with a 179.67-164.73 victory over Ultimate Badasses. WebbahsAreWinnahs took an early 24.90-point lead on Thursday. Ultimate Badasses came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Chris Godwin (29.5 points) and Dalvin Cook (26.8). Unphased, WebbahsAreWinnahs rallied later that afternoon, as Dak Prescott (40.57 points) put them back in the lead once and for all. WebbahsAreWinnahs (1-4) will look to get another W against Ultimate Badasses, while Ultimate Badasses (2-3) will meet WebbahsAreWinnahs in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  WebbahsAreWinnahs   Ultimate Badasses

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Eagles defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 33 points against their 9.11-point projection. In a 31-6 win over the Jets, they allowed only 6 points, surrendered 128 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Eagles defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

WebbahsAreWinnahs
Points
% of total points 179.67
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
44.7
23.03
24.9%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
40.57
28.85
22.6%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
33
9.11
18.4%
4
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
18.5
12.99
10.3%
Ultimate Badasses
Points
% of total points 164.73
1
Chris Godwin
WR
29.5
16.65
17.9%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
26.8
18.7
16.3%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
22.7
16.44
13.8%
4
George Kittle
TE
19.8
13.64
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Ultimate Badasses became the proud owner of a 144.93-128.10 lead. Christian McCaffrey had an 84-yard touchdown run for WebbahsAreWinnahs, while JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 35-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Chris Godwin had a couple of 26-yard touchdown receptions for Ultimate Badasses, while Leonard Fournette had a 48-yard run.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 53-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass for WebbahsAreWinnahs to contribute to a 168.67-144.93 lead for the team.
Monday
George Kittle had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Ultimate Badasses.

Points By Position

  WebbahsAreWinnahs   Ultimate Badasses

StatSmack

WebbahsAreWinnahs must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (179.67) than their season average (138.61).
By position, WebbahsAreWinnahs have outscored Ultimate Badasses at TE, K, and DEF this season.
Hey Ultimate Badasses, 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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