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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
TheMuffinStuffers
2-2 185.66
141.53
 
VS
proj
jamest1728
102.03 2-2
127.78

TheMuffinStuffers come back to top jamest1728 in 185.66-102.03 rout

Despite identical records, TheMuffinStuffers held a substantial season point advantage over jamest1728 coming into this one (642-500). After some nervous moments, they lived up to their reputation with a convincing victory, cruising to a 185.66-102.03 win. TheMuffinStuffers nabbed a 32.85-point lead early Sunday afternoon. jamest1728 came back to take the lead on Sunday night, powered by George Kittle (36.6 points) and the San Francisco 49ers defense (7). Not to be deterred, TheMuffinStuffers pulled it together at the last minute on Monday night, as Aaron Rodgers (35.15 points) and Robert Tonyan (32.3) put them back on top once and for all. TheMuffinStuffers (2-2) will look to add to their success against Nick, while jamest1728 (2-2) will attempt to get some positive momentum against We Run This Town.

Matchup Timeline

  TheMuffinStuffers   jamest1728

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 98 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Falcons, Tonyan tallied 32.3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 8.67-point projection and was much higher than his 16.15-point season scoring average. Tonyan ranks #55 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Robert Tonyan

Top Player Comparison

TheMuffinStuffers
Points
% of total points 185.66
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
35.15
21.75
18.9%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
34.85
22.69
18.8%
3
Robert Tonyan
TE
32.3
8.67
17.4%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
24.6
21.63
13.3%
jamest1728
Points
% of total points 102.03
1
George Kittle
TE
36.6
14.26
35.9%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
28.98
29.03
28.4%
3
Robert Woods
WR
8.45
15.14
8.3%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
7
8.67
6.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, TheMuffinStuffers became the proud owner of a 64.23-31.38 lead. For TheMuffinStuffers, Jarvis Landry had a 37-yard touchdown pass. Lamar Jackson made the highlight reel for jamest1728 with a 50-yard touchdown run and a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 55-yard touchdown catch for TheMuffinStuffers, contributing to a 93.61-52.23 lead for the team.
Monday
Aaron Rodgers linked up with Robert Tonyan for a 21-yard touchdown pass for TheMuffinStuffers on Monday night, helping propel TheMuffinStuffers to the win.

Points By Position

  TheMuffinStuffers   jamest1728

StatSmack

TheMuffinStuffers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (185.66) than their season average (160.47).
We heard scoring helps you win. jamest1728 need some help then, averaging just 125 versus TheMuffinStuffers's 160.47.
TheMuffinStuffers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than jamest1728 (4 vs 2).
TheMuffinStuffers have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than jamest1728 (20 vs 13).
By position, TheMuffinStuffers have outscored jamest1728 at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
TheMuffinStuffers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for TheMuffinStuffers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for jamest1728 (3).
Hey jamest1728, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

TheMuffinStuffers
You know, the key to football is spotting the mismatches. Fueled by stout performances by Dalvin Cook and Aaron Jones, our squad certainly took that to heart this past week. We royally dominated jamest1728 at running back (59.45 points to 8.5). Cook had 146 total yards and two TDs, while Jones logged 111 yards.
jamest1728
With only one reception this past week, the starting RBs for jamest1728 should look into why their quarterbacks are giving them the cold shoulder.