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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
FantasyDonation
4-1 163.76
136.23
 
VS
proj
Just RamIT!
150.2 2-3
129.93

Back-and-forth battle ends with FantasyDonation coming back to top Just RamIT!, 163.76-150.20

What a battle! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, FantasyDonation extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind win over Just RamIT!, staging a comeback for a 163.76-150.20 victory. FantasyDonation trailed 150.20-137.06 heading into Monday night, but the unit roared back behind Wil Lutz, who didn't attempt any field goals for 15 points, and Keenan Allen, who caught 2 passes for 29 yards and a touchdown (9.9 points). Patrick Mahomes (33.7 points) and Adam Thielen (24.8) led the way for Just RamIT! in the loss. FantasyDonation (4-1) have now won four straight and will look to keep it rolling against Slam Diego. Just RamIT! (2-3) meet WeekendRuiner in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  FantasyDonation   Just RamIT!

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in a 27-3 win over the Bengals. In doing so, they put up 26 points and nearly tripled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Ravens will battle the Eagles.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

FantasyDonation
Points
% of total points 163.76
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
29.86
23.68
18.2%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
26
8.84
15.9%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
22.9
15.27
14%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
16.8
16.89
10.3%
Just RamIT!
Points
% of total points 150.2
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.7
25.26
22.4%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
24.8
14.39
16.5%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23
20.12
15.3%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
14.6
12.25
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, FantasyDonation boasted a 105.86-79.60 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 28-yard touchdown pass for FantasyDonation, while Miles Sanders had a 74-yard touchdown run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Just RamIT! with a 58-yard pass.
Monday
Wil Lutz had a 53-yard field goal for FantasyDonation on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  FantasyDonation   Just RamIT!

StatSmack

FantasyDonation must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (163.76) than their season average (137.5).
FantasyDonation are on fire, with victories in four straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. FantasyDonation are doing a better job of that, averaging 137.5 versus Just RamIT!'s 129.72.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" FantasyDonation (4-1) have a better record than Just RamIT! (2-3).
FantasyDonation have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Just RamIT! (27 vs 22).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Just RamIT! - they’ve made more transactions (2) than FantasyDonation (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, FantasyDonation have outscored Just RamIT! at RB, K, and DEF this season.
FantasyDonation don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for FantasyDonation had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Just RamIT! (1).
Don't worry Just RamIT!, 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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