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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
Darnold’s fivehead
8-2 154.88
137.76
 
VS
proj
Phoenix’s Joker
126.46 7-3
145.71

Darnold’s fivehead defeat Phoenix’s Joker for sixth straight win in 154.88-126.46 rout

Darnold’s fivehead extended their win streak to six games with an easy victory over Phoenix’s Joker, rolling to a 154.88-126.46 win. Darnold’s fivehead earned a 30.88-point lead on Thursday behind Keenan Allen (16.6 points) and Philip Rivers (14.28) and never looked back. Kyler Murray (32.76 points) and Marquise Brown (18) were the leaders for Phoenix’s Joker in the loss. Darnold’s fivehead (8-2) will look to add to their success against The Blues, while Phoenix’s Joker (7-3) meet Questionable AF in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Darnold’s fivehead   Phoenix’s Joker

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense (13 Pts Allowed, 307 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 24 points against the Bengals in Week 10. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 9.05-point projection and was much higher than their 7.14-point season scoring average. The Ravens defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Texans next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Darnold’s fivehead
Points
% of total points 154.88
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
24
9.05
15.5%
2
Ronald Jones II
RB
22.6
11.02
14.6%
3
DJ Moore
WR
21
13.42
13.6%
4
Greg Olsen
TE
17.8
8.74
11.5%
Phoenix’s Joker
Points
% of total points 126.46
1
Kyler Murray
QB
32.76
21.37
25.9%
2
Marquise Brown
WR
18
9.22
14.2%
3
Le'Veon Bell
RB
16.8
16.8
13.3%
4
Jack Doyle
TE
13.4
8.92
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Philip Rivers had a 45-yard pass for Darnold’s fivehead to contribute to a 30.88-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Kyler Murray had a 69-yard touchdown pass and a 33-yard touchdown pass for Phoenix’s Joker, while Marquise Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 49-yard catch for the team, who trailed 99.88-94.16 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Darnold’s fivehead   Phoenix’s Joker

StatSmack

Darnold’s fivehead must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (154.88) than their season average (146.33).
Darnold’s fivehead are looking unstoppable, with victories in six straight weeks.
Darnold’s fivehead don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Phoenix’s Joker (4 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Phoenix’s Joker - they’ve made more transactions (5) than Darnold’s fivehead (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Darnold’s fivehead have outscored Phoenix’s Joker at WR this season.
Darnold’s fivehead don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Darnold’s fivehead. They've clinched a playoff spot while Phoenix’s Joker are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Phoenix’s Joker, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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