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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Liquor Wrecked’ Em
4-1 159.36
118.93
 
VS
proj
Staffordable CareAct
111.54 1-4
109.62

Liquor Wrecked’ Em knock off Staffordable CareAct in 159.36-111.54 rout

Liquor Wrecked’ Em brought their A game and beat their projected point total, cruising to a 159.36-111.54 victory over Staffordable CareAct. Staffordable CareAct nabbed a 22.92-point lead on Thursday behind a standout showing from Russell Wilson (268 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 32 Rush Yds). But it was all Liquor Wrecked’ Em after that. They were led by the Philadelphia Eagles defense (6 Pts Allowed, 128 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Adam Thielen (7 Rec, 130 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Liquor Wrecked’ Em improve to 4-1 on the season, while Staffordable CareAct fall to 1-4.

Matchup Timeline

  Liquor Wrecked’ Em   Staffordable CareAct

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 6 points, surrendering 128 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Jets, the Eagles defense registered 36 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 9.84-point projection and was much higher than their 18.5-point season scoring average. The Eagles defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

Liquor Wrecked’ Em
Points
% of total points 159.36
1
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
36
9.84
22.6%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
28.5
12.23
17.9%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
22.8
17.55
14.3%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
21.7
15.05
13.6%
Staffordable CareAct
Points
% of total points 111.54
1
Russell Wilson
QB
29.92
20.75
26.8%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
17.3
9.98
15.5%
3
Zane Gonzalez
K
14
8.13
12.6%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
13.92
18.52
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Staffordable CareAct, helping to stake Staffordable CareAct to a 29.92-7.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Liquor Wrecked’ Em who owned the lead, 159.36-91.64. Jameis Winston had a pair of 26-yard touchdown passes for Liquor Wrecked’ Em, while Leonard Fournette had a 48-yard run. Calvin Ridley made the highlight reel for Staffordable CareAct with a 29-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Liquor Wrecked’ Em   Staffordable CareAct

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Liquor Wrecked’ Em scored more in this matchup (159.36) than their season average (136.17).
We heard scoring helps you win. Liquor Wrecked’ Em are doing a better job of that, averaging 136.17 versus Staffordable CareAct's 103.52.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Liquor Wrecked’ Em (4-1) have a better record than Staffordable CareAct (1-4).
Even the computers think Liquor Wrecked’ Em have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (124.33) than Staffordable CareAct (117.36).
Once Liquor Wrecked’ Em put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Staffordable CareAct (4 vs 0).
Liquor Wrecked’ Em should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Staffordable CareAct (4 vs 2).
Liquor Wrecked’ Em have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Staffordable CareAct (25 vs 18).
By position, Liquor Wrecked’ Em have outscored Staffordable CareAct at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Liquor Wrecked’ Em don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Liquor Wrecked’ Em had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Staffordable CareAct (2).
There's not much good to say about Staffordable CareAct this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Liquor Wrecked’ Em
Listen, Liquor Wrecked’ Em, we do admire the confidence. Deploying a starter with zero points (Greg Olsen), while still earning the W... talk about arrogant. We just ask you to please limit that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the early regular season. Try it in the playoffs and we'll be toast.
Staffordable CareAct
Welp, we certainly can't whine about a shortage of opportunities this time, can we? Our five pass-catchers (four WR, one TE) were targeted a grand total of 40 times in Week 5. With just 21 total catches, that group may be showing signs of chemistry issues.