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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Smokin' Jays
3-1 118.9
101.81
 
VS
proj
Big Baller Bastards
106.52 3-1
110.37

Smokin' Jays knock Big Baller Bastards from top spot, 118.90-106.52

Smokin' Jays staged a comeback to earn a 118.90-106.52 win over Big Baller Bastards, knocking them out of first place in The Bench Warmers League. Despite trailing 106.52-99.90 heading into Monday night, Smokin' Jays came storming back behind the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 175 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). Nick Chubb (165 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 18 Rec Yds) and Chris Carson (104 Rush Yds, 41 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Big Baller Bastards in the loss. Smokin' Jays (3-1) will look to get another W against Scar's Squad, while Big Baller Bastards (3-1) attempt to right the ship against The Corporate Clowns.

Matchup Timeline

  Smokin' Jays   Big Baller Bastards

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 175 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 19 points in a 27-3 win over the Bengals in Week 4. They more-than-doubled their 7.78-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Steelers defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Ravens next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Smokin' Jays
Points
% of total points 118.9
1
Jacoby Brissett
QB
23.5
16.63
19.8%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
22.4
13.98
18.8%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
19
7.78
16%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
16
16.35
13.5%
Big Baller Bastards
Points
% of total points 106.52
1
Nick Chubb
RB
37.8
14.35
35.5%
2
Chris Carson
RB
16.5
14.35
15.5%
3
Sterling Shepard
WR
13.4
12.2
12.6%
4
Josh Allen
QB
11.72
17.84
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Big Baller Bastards emerged with a 75.72-49.20 lead. Jacoby Brissett had a 48-yard touchdown pass for Smokin' Jays, while Joey Slye had a 55-yard field goal. Nick Chubb made the highlight reel for Big Baller Bastards with an 88-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 29-yard touchdown catch for Smokin' Jays, who trailed 106.52-99.90 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Smokin' Jays   Big Baller Bastards

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Smokin' Jays scored more points in this matchup (118.9) than their season average (105.39).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Big Baller Bastards has left more points on the bench this season (234.2) than Smokin' Jays (104.2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Big Baller Bastards - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Smokin' Jays (3) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Smokin' Jays have outscored Big Baller Bastards at RB and K this season.
The starters for Smokin' Jays had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Big Baller Bastards (1).
Don't worry Big Baller Bastards, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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