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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Caribbean Bombers
3-2 129
142.29
 
VS
proj
Sledgehammers
121 3-2
161.34

Sledgehammers fall to Caribbean Bombers, 129-121

There's no way around it, Sledgehammers underdelivered, at least according to projections, as Caribbean Bombers came from behind to earn a 129-121 victory. Trailing 121-116 heading into Monday night, Caribbean Bombers made a run behind Wil Lutz, who didn't attempt any field goals for 13 points. Calvin Ridley (8 Rec, 136 Rec Yds) and Dak Prescott (166 Pass Yds, 11 Rec Yds) were the top scorers for Sledgehammers in the loss. Caribbean Bombers (3-2) will look to earn another W against Thunderstorm, while Sledgehammers (3-2) will match up against Cowboy Chip in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Caribbean Bombers   Sledgehammers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 23-16 loss to the Panthers, Gurley II scored 24 points to beat his 13.71-point projection. He racked up 150 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Caribbean Bombers this week. Gurley II will play the Vikings in Week 6.
Todd Gurley II

Top Player Comparison

Caribbean Bombers
Points
% of total points 129
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
35
52.68
27.1%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
29
17.14
22.5%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
24
13.71
18.6%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
18
18.59
14%
Sledgehammers
Points
% of total points 121
1
Calvin Ridley
WR
21
17.7
17.4%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
20
49.44
16.5%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
20
13.96
16.5%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
19
19.06
15.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 58-yard pass for Caribbean Bombers, while Todd Gurley II had a 35-yard touchdown run, helping Caribbean Bombers to a 61-45 lead.
Sunday Night
Chris Carson had a 29-yard touchdown run for Sledgehammers to contribute to a 121-116 lead for the team.
Monday
Wil Lutz had a 53-yard field goal for Caribbean Bombers on Monday night, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Caribbean Bombers   Sledgehammers

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Caribbean Bombers scored less in this one (129) than their season average of 136.2.
You can't win if you don't play. Caribbean Bombers has left fewer points on the bench this season (345) than Sledgehammers (389).
Caribbean Bombers laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Sledgehammers (0).
By position, Caribbean Bombers have outscored Sledgehammers at K and DEF this season.
The starters for Caribbean Bombers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Sledgehammers (1).
Hey Sledgehammers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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