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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Wrecked Em
4-1 122.92
129.19
 
VS
proj
Drumski
115.5 2-3
124.25

Despite top scorer Murray, Drumski fall to Wrecked Em, 122.92-115.50

Drumski had the highest scorer in the matchup with QB Kyler Murray posting 29.3 points, the sixth-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Wrecked Em, who secured a 122.92-115.50 win. Wrecked Em leapt out to a 26.82-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding showings from Josh Jacobs (77 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Robert Woods (19.1) and never looked back. Kyler Murray (380 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 31 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and DJ Moore (4 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for Drumski in the loss. Wrecked Em (4-1) will look to build on their success against Chuck - ByeWeekTeam, while Drumski (2-3) meet Karen in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Wrecked Em   Drumski

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 12.5 points, the Rams defense scored 38.6% more than their 9.02-point projection in a 30-10 win over the Football Team. They allowed only 10 points and gave up 67 yards to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Wrecked Em this week. Next week, the Rams will face the 49ers.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Wrecked Em
Points
% of total points 122.92
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
22.5
16.41
18.3%
2
Chris Carson
RB
19.9
17.23
16.2%
3
Robert Woods
WR
19.1
15.44
15.5%
4
Darren Waller
TE
15.8
15.23
12.9%
Drumski
Points
% of total points 115.5
1
Kyler Murray
QB
29.3
23.19
25.4%
2
DJ Moore
WR
21.3
16.38
18.4%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
19.9
18.88
17.2%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
11.6
16.79
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Wrecked Em who emerged with the lead, 92.02-65.20. For Wrecked Em, Robert Woods had a 56-yard touchdown catch. Kyler Murray had a 45-yard pass and a 37-yard touchdown pass for Drumski, while DJ Moore had a 57-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Chris Carson had a 29-yard touchdown run for Wrecked Em to contribute to a 122.92-115.50 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Wrecked Em   Drumski

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Wrecked Em scored less in this one (122.92) than their season average of 131.51.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Wrecked Em (4-1) have a better record than Drumski (2-3).
Wrecked Em are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Drumski (1).
Wrecked Em have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Drumski (1 vs 0).
Wrecked Em should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Drumski (3 vs 2).
Wrecked Em have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Drumski (23 vs 19).
Drumski have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Wrecked Em (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Wrecked Em have outscored Drumski at RB, TE, and K this season.
Wrecked Em has a higher average scoring margin (12) than Drumski this season (7).
There's not much good to say about Drumski this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Wrecked Em
Next week will feature two teams heading in different directions, as Wrecked Em (4-1) enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Chuck - ByeWeekTeam, 0-5), have recorded five straight defeats. Each of these teams will have players on bye next week, as Josh Jacobs, Chris Carson, and Darren Waller are off for Wrecked Em and Dominik Eberle and Tommy Stevens are out for Chuck - ByeWeekTeam. Over the last three weeks, Wrecked Em have put up 123.1 points per game, while Chuck - ByeWeekTeam have averaged just 15.83 per contest.
Drumski
Looking ahead to Week 6, eighth-place Drumski (2-3) will try to get back on track against 11th-place Karen (1-4). Five weeks into the season, Drumski have accumulated the sixth-most points in the league while Karen (and their 118.57 points per game) are ranked 10th. Over the last three weeks, Drumski has scored 135.81 points per game, while Karen has averaged 115.94 per contest.