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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Apollo
4-1 168.42
213.91
 
VS
proj
jbml
161.62 1-4
185.68

Offensively challenged Apollo top jbml, 168.42-161.62

Ranking seventh in the league in points scored for the week, Apollo were fortunate to earn a victory against an opponent that had an even worse week, earning a 168.42-161.62 victory over jbml. Apollo never trailed in this one after grabbing a 27.62-point lead on Thursday behind Russell Wilson (29.92 points) and Jason Myers (7). Adam Thielen (7 Rec, 130 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Austin Ekeler (15 Rec, 86 Rec Yds) did their part for jbml in the loss. Apollo (4-1) will look to get another W against Mack North, while jbml (1-4) will attempt to get back in the win column against Axel.

Matchup Timeline

  Apollo   jbml

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 268 yards and 4 touchdowns and running for 32 yards against the Rams, Wilson scored 29.92 points this week. He scored 48.3% more than his 20.17-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Wilson ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Russell Wilson

Top Player Comparison

Apollo
Points
% of total points 168.42
1
Russell Wilson
QB
29.92
20.17
17.8%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
25.8
19.37
15.3%
3
Le'Veon Bell
RB
15.8
16.92
9.4%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
12
18.62
7.1%
jbml
Points
% of total points 161.62
1
Adam Thielen
WR
33
14.85
20.4%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
22.3
13.71
13.8%
3
James Conner
RB
11.5
14.88
7.1%
4
Devin Bush
LB
10.5
8
6.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Apollo to contribute to a 40.92-13.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Apollo who emerged with the lead, 131.62-112.40. For Apollo, Dalvin Cook had a 41-yard run. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for jbml with a 44-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Apollo   jbml

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Apollo scored less in this one (168.42) than their season average of 215.88.
We heard scoring helps you win. Apollo are doing a better job of that, averaging 215.88 versus jbml's 176.84.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Apollo (4-1) have a better record than jbml (1-4).
Even the machines think Apollo have better players. They have a higher projected points average (220.98) than jbml (195.97).
Once Apollo put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than jbml (2 vs 0).
Apollo should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than jbml (2 vs 1).
By position, Apollo have outscored jbml at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Apollo don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 32 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Apollo had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for jbml (1).
Hey jbml, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Apollo
A couple of teams with identical 4-1 records, Apollo and Mack North are set to go head-to-head next in Week 6. Each team will have multiple bye weeks to consider in Week 6, as Jacoby Brissett, Trey Burton, Tremaine Edmunds, Johnathan Abram, and Tyrell Williams are off for Mack North and David Montgomery, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, and Darius Leonard will sit for Apollo. Looking at just the last two weeks, Apollo have scored 165.46 points per game, while Mack North have averaged 197.38 per contest.
jbml
Two squads with identical 1-4 records, last-place jbml are set to face off against sixth-place Axel next week. Each side has multiple bye weeks to consider in Week 6, as Marlon Mack, Frank Gore, T.Y. Hilton, and Kyle Fuller are off for jbml while Tarik Cohen and Darren Waller are out for Axel.