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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Flying Squirrels
3-1 98.4
120.53
 
VS
proj
Rollin’ with Mahomes
97.5 2-2
126.61

Offensively challenged Flying Squirrels top Rollin’ with Mahomes in 98.4-97.5 battle

Flying Squirrels eked out a 98.4-97.5 win over Rollin’ with Mahomes in spite of ranking only eighth in the league in points scored for the week. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Flying Squirrels led 98.4-71.0 heading into Monday night. Rollin’ with Mahomes came roaring back behind James Conner, who racked up 125 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass for 26.5 points. The New England Patriots defense (10 Pts Allowed, 375 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) and Michael Thomas (9 Rec, 95 Rec Yds) led the way for Flying Squirrels in the win. Flying Squirrels (3-1) will look to get another win against I Gould Care Less, while Rollin’ with Mahomes (2-2) attempt to right the ship against amy's Amazing Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Flying Squirrels   Rollin’ with Mahomes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 375 yards, and intercepting 4 passes against the Bills, the Patriots defense scored 25 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 8.87-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. The Patriots defense ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Flying Squirrels
Points
% of total points 98.4
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
25
8.87
25.4%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
18.5
17.35
18.8%
3
Devonta Freeman
RB
18
13.18
18.3%
4
LeSean McCoy
RB
16.9
13.24
17.2%
Rollin’ with Mahomes
Points
% of total points 97.5
1
James Conner
RB
26.5
15.12
27.2%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18
25.81
18.5%
3
Mark Andrews
TE
13.1
10.89
13.4%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
12.8
11.83
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Monday
James Conner had a 21-yard touchdown catch for Rollin’ with Mahomes.

Points By Position

  Flying Squirrels   Rollin’ with Mahomes

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starters on Flying Squirrels exceeded their scoring projections.
Rollin’ with Mahomes had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Each team registered its lowest point total of the season.
Both teams scored less than their projected point total.
Rollin’ with Mahomes ranked 9th in the league in scoring this week, while Flying Squirrels ranked 8th.
The matchup's 0.9-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
The defeat puts an end to a two-game winning streak for Rollin’ with Mahomes.
In close games this season, Flying Squirrels moves to (1-0), while Rollin’ with Mahomes falls to (1-1).
Despite the loss, James Conner scored 26.5 points, the fifth-best score for a RB this week.

Next Week Preview

Flying Squirrels
In a matchup featuring teams separated by just a game in the standings, Flying Squirrels (3-1) square off against I Gould Care Less (4-0) in Week 5. Through four weeks of action, Flying Squirrels have posted the seventh-most points in the league while I Gould Care Less (and their 138.8 points per game) are ranked second. Over the last two weeks, Flying Squirrels have put up 110.02 points per game, while I Gould Care Less have averaged 134.63 per contest.
Rollin’ with Mahomes
Up ahead next week, sixth-place Rollin’ with Mahomes (2-2) are due to square off against second-place amy's Amazing Team (3-1). Rollin’ with Mahomes might have to rearrange their lineup some with Kenyan Drake and Kalen Ballage out on bye next week. amy's Amazing Team will be without Matthew Stafford.