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Week 10

Weekly
Grade
4GetBoutTheGelgameks
4-6 213.5
212.49
 
VS
proj
Soaring Seagulls
213 5-5
253.6

4GetBoutTheGelgameks top Soaring Seagulls in 213.5-213.0 battle

Despite similar records, Soaring Seagulls held a significant season point advantage over 4GetBoutTheGelgameks coming into this one (2,709-2,075). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with 4GetBoutTheGelgameks squeaking by for a 213.5-213.0 win. Soaring Seagulls made a run at it on Sunday night, but they fell short. 4GetBoutTheGelgameks led 204.5-196.0 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 17 points from Michael Gallup on Sunday night for Soaring Seagulls. Lamar Jackson (223 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 65 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Philip Rivers (207 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the top scorers for 4GetBoutTheGelgameks in the win. This marks the second time this season 4GetBoutTheGelgameks have taken down Soaring Seagulls, after winning 335-226.5 in their last matchup. 4GetBoutTheGelgameks (4-6) will look to rack up another win against Baboons, while Soaring Seagulls (5-5) attempt to get back on track against Alvin &The Chipmunks.

Matchup Timeline

  4GetBoutTheGelgameks   Soaring Seagulls

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense scored 23 points against the Steelers in Week 10 to nearly double their 11.87-point projection. They allowed 17 points, surrendered 273 yards, and forced 2 fumbles to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on 4GetBoutTheGelgameks this week. The Rams will play the Bears next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

4GetBoutTheGelgameks
Points
% of total points 213.5
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
53
42.56
24.8%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
23
45.58
10.8%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
23
11.87
10.8%
4
Marquise Brown
WR
18
8.39
8.4%
Soaring Seagulls
Points
% of total points 213
1
Matt Ryan
QB
36
46.72
16.9%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
27
14.38
12.7%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
27
12.44
12.7%
4
Davante Adams
WR
23
18.44
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Philip Rivers had a 45-yard pass for 4GetBoutTheGelgameks, contributing to a 39.0-7.0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, 4GetBoutTheGelgameks emerged with a 158.0-118.5 lead. Lamar Jackson linked up with Marquise Brown on multiple big plays for 4GetBoutTheGelgameks: a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 49-yard pass. Jackson also lit up the scoreboard with a 47-yard touchdown run. Matt Ryan made the highlight reel for Soaring Seagulls with a 54-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jimmy Graham had a 48-yard catch for 4GetBoutTheGelgameks to contribute to a 204.5-196.0 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Michael Gallup had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Soaring Seagulls, who trailed 213.5-213.0 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  4GetBoutTheGelgameks   Soaring Seagulls

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Soaring Seagulls, 4GetBoutTheGelgameks averaged more points (274.25) than they usually score (207.5).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Soaring Seagulls has left more points on the bench this season (497) than 4GetBoutTheGelgameks (440).
Once 4GetBoutTheGelgameks put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Soaring Seagulls (1 vs 0).
4GetBoutTheGelgameks see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Soaring Seagulls (0).
4GetBoutTheGelgameks have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Soaring Seagulls (2 vs 0).
The starters for 4GetBoutTheGelgameks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for Soaring Seagulls (2).
Don't worry Soaring Seagulls, 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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