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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
#GoatPicks
3-1 158.62
139.16
 
VS
proj
JudgeJeudy
143.3 2-2
128.84

#GoatPicks defeat JudgeJeudy, 158.62-143.30

Both teams brought their A game and outperformed their projected point totals, but #GoatPicks knocked off JudgeJeudy. Predicted to win 139.16-128.84, #GoatPicks emerged victorious with a 158.62-143.30 victory over JudgeJeudy. JudgeJeudy leapt out to a 40.90-point lead on Thursday behind 40.9 points from Melvin Gordon III (107 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 11 Rec Yds) and Jerry Jeudy (2 Rec, 61 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). But #GoatPicks held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Joe Mixon, who racked up 181 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns for 42.1 points, and Odell Beckham Jr., who racked up 154 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns (35.9 points). #GoatPicks (3-1) will look to sustain their winning ways against Frozen Fromunda Chee, while JudgeJeudy (2-2) will attempt to generate some positive momentum against Bye Felisha.

Matchup Timeline

  #GoatPicks   JudgeJeudy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Beckham Jr. (73 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 81 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 35.9 points against the Cowboys in Week 4. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.01-point projection and was much higher than his 15.73-point season scoring average. Beckham Jr. ranks #37 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Odell Beckham Jr.

Top Player Comparison

#GoatPicks
Points
% of total points 158.62
1
Joe Mixon
RB
42.1
14.67
26.5%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
35.9
13.01
22.6%
3
Josh Allen
QB
25.42
24.74
16%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
17.5
14.12
11%
JudgeJeudy
Points
% of total points 143.3
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
27.8
14.82
19.4%
2
Ryan Fitzpatrick
QB
26.3
19.28
18.4%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
19
13.16
13.3%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
18.8
13.19
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Melvin Gordon III had a 43-yard touchdown run for JudgeJeudy, while Jerry Jeudy had a 48-yard touchdown catch, helping give JudgeJeudy a 40.90-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Joe Mixon had a 34-yard touchdown run and a 23-yard touchdown run for #GoatPicks, while Odell Beckham Jr. had a 50-yard touchdown run and a 37-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 95.90-90.10 lead for #GoatPicks.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was #GoatPicks who claimed the lead, 148.02-110.10. Josh Allen found Stefon Diggs for a 49-yard pass for #GoatPicks. Allen also lit up the scoreboard with a 26-yard touchdown pass. Daniel Carlson made the highlight reel for JudgeJeudy with a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  #GoatPicks   JudgeJeudy

StatSmack

#GoatPicks must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (158.62) than their season average (150.01).
We heard scoring helps you win. #GoatPicks are doing a better job of that, averaging 150.01 versus JudgeJeudy's 130.47.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" #GoatPicks (3-1) have a better record than JudgeJeudy (2-2).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. JudgeJeudy has left more points on the bench this season (191.1) than #GoatPicks (132.3).
Once #GoatPicks put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than JudgeJeudy (1 vs 0).
#GoatPicks should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than JudgeJeudy (4 vs 3).
By position, #GoatPicks have outscored JudgeJeudy at QB, WR, and TE this season.
#GoatPicks has a higher average scoring margin (23) than JudgeJeudy this season (-6).
The starters for #GoatPicks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for JudgeJeudy (3).
Hey JudgeJeudy, 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

#GoatPicks
#GoatPicks (3-1) are set to square off against Frozen Fromunda Chee (1-3) in Week 5. Each of these teams has players with byes next week, as D'Andre Swift, T.J. Hockenson, Matt Prater, and AJ Dillon are off for #GoatPicks, while Frozen Fromunda Chee will be missing Mason Crosby and Davante Adams. Over the last three weeks, #GoatPicks have put up 154.19 points per game, while Frozen Fromunda Chee have averaged only 85.75 per contest.
JudgeJeudy
A pair of squads sporting matching 2-2 records, sixth-place JudgeJeudy are set to face off against seventh-place Bye Felisha next week. JudgeJeudy may have to shuffle their lineup a bit with Adrian Peterson out on bye in Week 5. Over the last three weeks, JudgeJeudy has put up 137 points per game, while Bye Felisha has averaged 120.39 per contest.