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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Marecki
1-3 141.74
116.32
 
VS
proj
BLM
63.94 0-4
63.13

Marecki defeat BLM in 141.74-63.94 rout

Despite similar records, Marecki held a big season point advantage over BLM coming into this one (461-307), and they lived up to their reputation with a convincing victory, cruising to a 141.74-63.94 win. Marecki got out to a 26.80-point lead on Thursday behind Melvin Gordon III and never let go of it. Teddy Bridgewater (26.24 points) and CeeDee Lamb (20.2) did everything they could for BLM in the loss. Marecki (1-3) will look to get another W against Outlaws, while BLM (0-4) will face Bugs bunny in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Marecki   BLM

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gordon III (107 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 11 Rec Yds) scored 26.8 points in a 37-28 win over the Jets in Week 4. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.06-point projection and was much higher than his 14.4-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

Marecki
Points
% of total points 141.74
1
George Kittle
TE
29.1
10.09
20.5%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
26.8
13.06
18.9%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
17.9
16.51
12.6%
4
Drew Brees
QB
15.54
18.22
11%
BLM
Points
% of total points 63.94
1
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
26.24
17.43
41%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
20.2
8.5
31.6%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
7.6
14.01
11.9%
4
Hunter Henry
TE
3.9
7.26
6.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Melvin Gordon III had a 43-yard touchdown run for Marecki, helping to stake the team to a 26.80-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Marecki emerged with a 91.04-52.34 lead. For Marecki, Drew Brees had a 20-yard touchdown pass. CeeDee Lamb made the highlight reel for BLM with a 43-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Marecki   BLM

StatSmack

Marecki must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (141.74) than their season average (115.31).
BLM are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Marecki are doing a better job of that, averaging 115.31 versus BLM's 76.85.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Marecki (1-3) have a better record than BLM (0-4).
Even the computers think Marecki have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (116.97) than BLM (81.53).
Marecki don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than BLM (1 vs 0).
Marecki should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than BLM (2 vs 1).
Marecki have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than BLM (17 vs 13).
By position, Marecki have outscored BLM at RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Marecki has a higher average scoring margin (7) than BLM this season (-60).
The starters for Marecki had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for BLM (1).
Hey BLM, 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

Marecki
Marecki (1-3) square off against Outlaws (2-2) in a Week 5 matchup that features teams separated by just a game in the standings. Marecki may need to shuffle their lineup a bit with D'Andre Swift out on bye next week. In terms of recent scoring output, these two squads have posted similar results lately. Marecki have scored 123.95 points per game over the last three weeks, while Outlaws have averaged 122.49 per outing over that same period.
BLM
On the docket for Week 5, last-place BLM (0-4) will try to get back on track against fourth-place Bugs bunny (3-1). BLM might have to rearrange the deck a bit with AJ Dillon out on bye in Week 5. Over the last three weeks, BLM has scored 70.97 points per game, while Bugs bunny has averaged 109.64 per contest.