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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Philly Nation ‘84
2-3 134.45
130.45
 
VS
proj
Gridiron Gang
97.56 2-3
112.27

Gridiron Gang come up short of projections, succumb to Philly Nation ‘84 in 134.45-97.56 rout

There's no way around it, Gridiron Gang didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as Philly Nation ‘84 cruised to a 134.45-97.56 victory. Gridiron Gang got out to a 14.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Philly Nation ‘84 after that. They were led by the Baltimore Ravens defense, who allowed only 3 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 32.5 points, and Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 340 yards , ran for 21 yards and scored 3 touchdowns (31.25 points). Ben Roethlisberger (23.51 points) and DJ Moore (18.3) did their part for Gridiron Gang in the loss. Philly Nation ‘84 (2-3) will look to add to their success against Whatdeysay, while Gridiron Gang (2-3) face Down South Hustler in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Philly Nation ‘84   Gridiron Gang

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 32.5 points against their 16-point projection. In a 27-3 win over the Bengals, they allowed only 3 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Ravens defense ranks #51 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Philly Nation ‘84
Points
% of total points 134.45
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
32.5
16
24.2%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
31.25
29.32
23.2%
3
Mike Davis
RB
26.35
16.63
19.6%
4
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
13
8.75
9.7%
Gridiron Gang
Points
% of total points 97.56
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
23.51
21.09
24.1%
2
DJ Moore
WR
18.3
12.72
18.8%
3
Robert Woods
WR
16.1
11.54
16.5%
4
Ryan Succop
K
14
7.25
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Philly Nation ‘84 who owned the lead, 116.85-91.31. For Philly Nation ‘84, Patrick Mahomes had a 58-yard pass. Ben Roethlisberger had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 35-yard touchdown pass for Gridiron Gang, while DJ Moore had a 57-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Philly Nation ‘84   Gridiron Gang

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starting players on Philly Nation ‘84 exceeded their scoring projections.
Gridiron Gang had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
The Baltimore Ravens defense, Patrick Mahomes, and Mike Davis all scored more points than Ben Roethlisberger, the leading scorer for Gridiron Gang.
Philly Nation ‘84 put up more points than their season scoring average (130.77) while Gridiron Gang fell short of theirs (115.38).
Philly Nation ‘84 scored more points than their projected total, while Gridiron Gang failed to reach their projection.
Not only did Philly Nation ‘84 get the win, but they also easily covered the 18.18-point projected margin of victory.
Both of the wins for Philly Nation ‘84 have been blowout wins.

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