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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Ram's Den
3-2 217.9
186.22
 
VS
proj
PwnStars
169.46 3-2
193.2

Ram's Den knock PwnStars from top spot, 217.90-169.46

Ram's Den secured a 217.90-169.46 victory over PwnStars, knocking them out of first place in Pops Richie's Dream. PwnStars grabbed a 12.60-point lead on Thursday, but Ram's Den held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Mike Davis (33.4 points) and Todd Gurley II (30). Ezekiel Elliott (32.5 points) and Teddy Bridgewater (24.23) led the way for PwnStars in the loss. Ram's Den (3-2) will look to add to their success against Big Blue, while PwnStars (3-2) will try to right the ship against Bruising Knights.

Matchup Timeline

  Ram's Den   PwnStars

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henderson Jr. (38 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 30 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 27.8 points against the Football Team in Week 5. His scoring output nearly doubled his 14.16-point projection and was much higher than his 16.65-point season scoring average. Henderson Jr. ranks #59 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Darrell Henderson Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Ram's Den
Points
% of total points 217.9
1
Mike Davis
RB
33.4
22.14
15.3%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
30
20.2
13.8%
3
Darrell Henderson Jr.
RB
27.8
14.16
12.8%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
21.7
20.12
10%
PwnStars
Points
% of total points 169.46
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
32.5
28.46
19.2%
2
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
24.23
22.62
14.3%
3
Chris Carson
RB
20.9
23.35
12.3%
4
Jonnu Smith
TE
18.5
9.4
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Ram's Den who emerged with the lead, 181.30-60.86. Todd Gurley II had a 35-yard touchdown run for Ram's Den, while Robert Woods had a 56-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Teddy Bridgewater had a 57-yard touchdown pass for PwnStars, while Cooper Kupp had a 49-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Chris Carson had a 29-yard touchdown run for PwnStars, who trailed 197.70-120.66 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Wil Lutz had a 53-yard field goal for PwnStars.

Points By Position

  Ram's Den   PwnStars

What If

Ram's Den would have beaten five other teams besides PwnStars this week.
PwnStars would have lost to three other teams besides Ram's Den this week.
If they played PwnStars every week, Ram's Den would be 3-2 this season.
Ram's Den would have beaten PwnStars 173.16-148.5 had they played each other last week.
Ram's Den would be 1-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as PwnStars.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Ram's Den, PwnStars would be 2-2.
If Ram's Den had played every team in the league each week, they would be 19-16.
If they played every team every week, PwnStars would be 22-13.

Next Week Preview

Ram's Den
A couple of teams sporting identical 3-2 records, Ram's Den and Big Blue are set to go head-to-head next week in an early-season matchup. Ram's Den might have to rearrange the deck some with Derek Carr out on bye next week. Big Blue won't have Russell Wilson, Emmanuel Sanders, or Hunter Renfrow. Over the last three weeks, Ram's Den have put up 184.73 points per game, while Big Blue have averaged 205.27 per contest.
PwnStars
Things get no easier for third-place PwnStars, considering they now get to face off against the league-leading Bruising Knights in Week 6. Each side has players with byes next week, as Chris Carson, Wil Lutz, Tyler Lockett, and the New Orleans Saints defense are off for PwnStars while DK Metcalf and Daniel Carlson are out for Bruising Knights.