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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Mark Hamill’s Joker
4-0 135
148.3
 
VS
proj
Holy Smokers
128.14 0-4
138.91

Mark Hamill’s Joker jump into top spot, 135.00-128.14

Mark Hamill’s Joker ascended to the top of the standings in The No Justice League with a hard-fought victory over Holy Smokers, earning a 135.00-128.14 win. Mark Hamill’s Joker never trailed in this one after grabbing a 21.2-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Wayne Gallman Jr. (27.8 points) and Travis Kelce (15.5). Leonard Fournette (26.5 points) and Jaylen Samuels (23.54) carried the flag for Holy Smokers in the loss. Mark Hamill’s Joker (4-0) have now won four matchups in a row and will look to build on their success against casinodave.com. Holy Smokers (0-4) will attempt to get their first W against The Blues.

Matchup Timeline

  Mark Hamill’s Joker   Holy Smokers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense scored 19 points against the Bengals in Week 4 to more-than-double their 7.79-point projection. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 175 yards, and forced 2 turnovers to beat their projection by the third-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Steelers will square off against the Ravens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Mark Hamill’s Joker
Points
% of total points 135
1
Wayne Gallman Jr.
RB
27.8
13.15
20.6%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
19
7.79
14.1%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
15.8
11.35
11.7%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
15.5
18.22
11.5%
Holy Smokers
Points
% of total points 128.14
1
Leonard Fournette
RB
26.5
15.31
20.7%
2
Jaylen Samuels
RB
23.54
2.65
18.4%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18
30.62
14%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
16
7.6
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday afternoon, after which Mark Hamill’s Joker had a 109.40-100.60 lead. For Mark Hamill’s Joker, Greg Zuerlein had a 58-yard field goal. Leonard Fournette made the highlight reel for Holy Smokers with an 81-yard run.

Points By Position

  Mark Hamill’s Joker   Holy Smokers

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Mark Hamill’s Joker scored less in this one (135) than their season average of 161.36.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Mark Hamill’s Joker have won four straight weeks, while Holy Smokers have dropped their last four.
We heard scoring helps you win. Mark Hamill’s Joker are doing a better job of that, averaging 161.36 versus Holy Smokers's 125.66.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Mark Hamill’s Joker (4-0) have a better record than Holy Smokers (0-4).
You can't win if you don't play. Holy Smokers has left more points on the bench this season (186.82) than Mark Hamill’s Joker (148.74).
Mark Hamill’s Joker don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Holy Smokers (1 vs 0).
Mark Hamill’s Joker should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Holy Smokers (2 vs 0).
Mark Hamill’s Joker have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Holy Smokers (20 vs 16).
By position, Mark Hamill’s Joker have outscored Holy Smokers at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Mark Hamill’s Joker don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, highest in the league.
Hey Holy Smokers, 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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