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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
The Xtreme
3-1 130.95
156.49
 
VS
proj
Vandals
114.6 3-1
142.33

The Xtreme come back to top Vandals 130.95-114.60 despite falling short of projections

Both teams were unable to rise to the occasion, coming up short of their projected point totals, but The Xtreme did enough to take down Vandals, coming back to earn a 130.95-114.60 win. Trailing 107.60-93.60 heading into Monday night, The Xtreme came storming back behind Aaron Jones, who racked up 111 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass for 22.1 points, and Matt Ryan, who passed for 285 yards (15.25 points). CeeDee Lamb (26.5 points) and Allen Robinson II (23.1) did their part for Vandals in the loss. The Xtreme (3-1) will look to add to their success against Nightmares, while Vandals (3-1) will try to right the ship against Boomtown Brawlers.

Matchup Timeline

  The Xtreme   Vandals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gordon III (107 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 11 Rec Yds) scored 25.8 points in a 37-28 win over the Jets in Week 4. His scoring output was 56.5% more than his 16.49-point projection and was much higher than his 16.4-point season scoring average. Gordon III ranks #43 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Melvin Gordon III

Top Player Comparison

The Xtreme
Points
% of total points 130.95
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
25.8
16.49
19.7%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
22.1
18.96
16.9%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
15.25
25.5
11.6%
4
Cole Beasley
WR
12.2
12.35
9.3%
Vandals
Points
% of total points 114.6
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
26.5
12.91
23.1%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.1
17.18
20.2%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
17.5
16.94
15.3%
4
Jerry Jeudy
WR
14.1
13.81
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Thursday, but it was The Xtreme who grabbed the lead, 25.80-20.10. For The Xtreme, Melvin Gordon III had a 43-yard touchdown run. Jerry Jeudy made the highlight reel for Vandals with a 48-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which The Xtreme boasted a 73.90-51.10 lead. For The Xtreme, Michael Badgley had a 53-yard field goal. CeeDee Lamb made the highlight reel for Vandals with a 43-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Stefon Diggs had a 49-yard catch for Vandals to contribute to a 97.60-93.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The Xtreme   Vandals

Game Notes

The Xtreme won even though only five of their 11 starters scored higher than their projected point totals.
Vandals had only four of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Vandals can partially blame the loss on Chris Thompson, who didn't score any points.
Each team registered its lowest score of the year.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did The Xtreme get the win, but they also covered the 14.16-point forecasted margin of victory.
All three of the wins for The Xtreme have been upset wins.
On the losing side, CeeDee Lamb registered 26.5 points, the fourth-highest score for a WR this week.

Next Week Preview

The Xtreme
A couple of 3-1 teams will go head-to-head as The Xtreme battle Nightmares next in Week 5. Each side has a pair of players with byes next week, as Aaron Jones and Adrian Peterson are off for The Xtreme and Matthew Stafford and D'Andre Swift for Nightmares. Over the last three weeks, The Xtreme have put up 148.5 points per game, while Nightmares have averaged 124.43 per contest.
Vandals
In Week 5, Vandals (3-1) will take on Boomtown Brawlers (0-4). Vandals may have to rearrange their lineup some with Robert Tonyan, Mason Crosby, and Allen Lazard out on bye next week. Boomtown Brawlers will be without Marquez Valdes-Scantling.