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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Injury Prone
4-1 163.47
182.37
 
VS
proj
Contact (W. Lanier)
158.28 3-2
144.98

Injury Prone come back to top Contact (W. Lanier) in 163.47-158.28 battle

Despite similar records, Injury Prone held a substantial season point advantage over Contact (W. Lanier) coming into this one (901-657). Following some nervous moments, they lived up to their reputation with a come-from-behind win, staging an impressive comeback to earn a 163.47-158.28 victory. Injury Prone trailed 143.28-130.00 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind Alvin Kamara (45 Rush Yds, 74 Rec Yds) and Stephen Gostkowski . Mike Davis (37.9 points) and Brandin Cooks (30.1) carried the flag for Contact (W. Lanier) in the loss. Injury Prone (4-1) will look to notch another win against Dallas Texans, while Contact (W. Lanier) (3-2) will attempt to get back on track against Ballers.

Matchup Timeline

  Injury Prone   Contact (W. Lanier)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 12 points against their 8.81-point projection. In a 30-14 win over the Jaguars, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 352 yards, and forced 2 fumbles. The Texans defense will face the Titans next week.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Injury Prone
Points
% of total points 163.47
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
54.7
54.55
33.5%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
28.3
26.02
17.3%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
27.47
32.53
16.8%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
19.8
19.38
12.1%
Contact (W. Lanier)
Points
% of total points 158.28
1
Mike Davis
RB
37.9
24.64
23.9%
2
Brandin Cooks
WR
30.1
10.57
19%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
22.2
18.81
14%
4
Robby Anderson
WR
20
15.32
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Contact (W. Lanier) who emerged with the lead, 129.20-93.30. Patrick Mahomes teamed up with Tyreek Hill for a 58-yard pass for Injury Prone. Brandin Cooks made the highlight reel for Contact (W. Lanier) with a 28-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Wil Lutz had a 53-yard field goal for Contact (W. Lanier).

Points By Position

  Injury Prone   Contact (W. Lanier)

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Injury Prone scored less in this one (163.47) than their season average of 180.25.
We heard scoring helps you win. Contact (W. Lanier) need some help then, averaging just 131.17 versus Injury Prone's 180.25.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Injury Prone (4-1) have a better record than Contact (W. Lanier) (3-2).
Even the machines think Injury Prone have better players. They have a higher projected points average (170.2) than Contact (W. Lanier) (140.73).
Once Injury Prone put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Contact (W. Lanier) (3 vs 0).
Injury Prone are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Contact (W. Lanier) (0 vs 1).
Injury Prone have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Contact (W. Lanier) (23 vs 19).
By position, Injury Prone have outscored Contact (W. Lanier) at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Injury Prone don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 47 points, highest in the league.
Injury Prone came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (3) than Contact (W. Lanier) (1).
Hey Contact (W. Lanier), want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Injury Prone
Injury Prone (4-1) will face Dallas Texans (0-5) in Week 6. Each team will have multiple bye weeks to consider in Week 6, as Henry Ruggs III, Tre'Quan Smith, and Deonte Harris are out for Dallas Texans and Alvin Kamara and Tyler Lockett will sit for Injury Prone. Over the last three weeks, Injury Prone have put up 179.41 points per game, while Dallas Texans have averaged just 117.39 per contest.
Contact (W. Lanier)
In Week 6, Contact (W. Lanier) (3-2, 10th-place) will try to right the ship against Ballers (1-4, 16th-place). Contact (W. Lanier) might have to shuffle the deck some with Wil Lutz out on bye in Week 6. Over the last three weeks, Contact (W. Lanier) has put up 132.79 points per game, while Ballers has averaged 153.06 per contest.