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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Runs Like a Gurley
3-2 175.4
149.47
 
VS
proj
The Dirty Hippies
162.42 2-3
128.38

Runs Like a Gurley defeat The Dirty Hippies, 175.40-162.42

Both teams rose to the occasion, but Runs Like a Gurley took down The Dirty Hippies. Predicted to win by a score of 149.47-128.38, Runs Like a Gurley secured a 175.40-162.42 win over The Dirty Hippies. The Dirty Hippies nabbed a 65.32-point lead on Thursday behind standout showings from Russell Wilson, who passed for 268 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 32 yards for 41.92 points, and Chris Carson, who ran for 118 yards (24.3 points). But Runs Like a Gurley held the lead the rest of the way, powered by the Philadelphia Eagles defense (45 points) and Julian Edelman (30). Runs Like a Gurley (3-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against Beetles mom, while The Dirty Hippies (2-3) will try to get back on track against Big Smoke's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Runs Like a Gurley   The Dirty Hippies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Jets in Week 5, the Eagles defense scored 45 points to more-than-triple their 12.85-point projection. They allowed only 6 points, surrendered 128 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 6, the Eagles will face the Vikings.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

Runs Like a Gurley
Points
% of total points 175.4
1
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
45
12.85
25.7%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
30
18.17
17.1%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
18.7
14.6
10.7%
4
David Johnson
RB
18.6
18.19
10.6%
The Dirty Hippies
Points
% of total points 162.42
1
Russell Wilson
QB
41.92
26.09
25.8%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
30.8
19.68
19%
3
Chris Carson
RB
24.3
15.89
15%
4
Will Dissly
TE
12.8
10
7.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 40-yard touchdown pass for The Dirty Hippies, helping give The Dirty Hippies a 91.02-25.70 lead.
Sunday Early
Dalvin Cook had a 41-yard run for The Dirty Hippies, who trailed 165.98-162.42 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Runs Like a Gurley   The Dirty Hippies

StatSmack

Runs Like a Gurley must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (175.4) than their season average (142.18).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Runs Like a Gurley (3-2) have a better record than The Dirty Hippies (2-3).
Runs Like a Gurley don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Dirty Hippies (1 vs 0).
Runs Like a Gurley play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than The Dirty Hippies (1).
By position, Runs Like a Gurley have outscored The Dirty Hippies at TE and DEF this season.
Don't worry The Dirty Hippies, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Runs Like a Gurley
Hey, we'll definitely take the win, Runs Like a Gurley! Having said that, if we want to take our performance to the next level, then here's one area where we can improve: our quarterback was utterly outclassed this past week. Russell Wilson went 17-of-23 for 268 yards and four touchdowns for The Dirty Hippies, and all Aaron Rodgers could manage through the air was 238 passing yards. Let's put some extra effort into scouting those upcoming defenses!
The Dirty Hippies
You can feel good knowing that your generosity didn't go unnoticed, The Dirty Hippies. It takes a real kindred spirit to help someone like Runs Like a Gurley succeed this week. Who knows, maybe you'll see them again after they've clinched a playoff spot, and they forget to update their lineup that week to return the favor!