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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Squirrel Murphy’s
3-1 130.84
113.91
 
VS
proj
Drumski
124.42 2-2
144.22

Squirrel Murphy’s come back to top Drumski for third straight win, 130.84-124.42

Squirrel Murphy’s extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Drumski, staging an impressive comeback for a 130.84-124.42 win. Squirrel Murphy’s trailed 117.42-110.34 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind the Kansas City Chiefs defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 357 yards, and forced 4 turnovers for 20.5 points. Dalvin Cook (130 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 16 Rec Yds) and Kyler Murray (133 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 78 Rush Yds) led the charge for Drumski in the loss. Squirrel Murphy’s (3-1) will look to keep it rolling against Chuck - ByeWeekTeam, while Drumski (2-2) will try to get back in the win column against Wrecked Em.

Matchup Timeline

  Squirrel Murphy’s   Drumski

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 357 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Patriots, the Chiefs defense scored 20.5 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.48-point projection and was much higher than their 10.13-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Squirrel Murphy’s
Points
% of total points 130.84
1
Mike Evans
WR
27.2
17.39
20.8%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
20.7
14.75
15.8%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
20.5
8.48
15.7%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
19.5
17.25
14.9%
Drumski
Points
% of total points 124.42
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
30.6
19.38
24.6%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
23.12
24.09
18.6%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
19.7
17.68
15.8%
4
Kenny Golladay
WR
16.2
17.28
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Squirrel Murphy’s became the proud owner of a 90.84-81.22 lead. Mark Andrews had a 25-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch for Squirrel Murphy’s, while Mike Evans had a 48-yard catch. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for Drumski with a 48-yard run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, Drumski became the proud owner of a 117.42-110.34 lead. For Squirrel Murphy’s, Stefon Diggs had a 49-yard catch. Cooper Kupp made the highlight reel for Drumski with a 55-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Squirrel Murphy’s   Drumski

StatSmack

Squirrel Murphy’s are on fire, with victories in three straight matchups.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Squirrel Murphy’s (3-1) have a better record than Drumski (2-2).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Drumski has left more points on the bench this season (218) than Squirrel Murphy’s (139.06).
Squirrel Murphy’s see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Drumski (0).
Squirrel Murphy’s are clutch masters, with more close wins than Drumski (1 vs 0).
Squirrel Murphy’s should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Drumski (3 vs 2).
Squirrel Murphy’s have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Drumski (19 vs 15).
By position, Squirrel Murphy’s have outscored Drumski at RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for Squirrel Murphy’s had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Drumski (2).
Hey Drumski, 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

Squirrel Murphy’s
Next week will feature two teams moving in different directions, as Squirrel Murphy’s (3-1) enter the matchup on a three-game unbeaten streak, while their upcoming opposition (Chuck - ByeWeekTeam, 0-4), have now dropped four straight. Squirrel Murphy’s might have to shuffle the deck some with Matt Prater and AJ Dillon out on bye in Week 5. Over the last three weeks, Squirrel Murphy’s have put up 142.65 points per game, while Chuck - ByeWeekTeam have averaged just 8.97 per contest.
Drumski
Looking ahead to Week 5, Drumski (2-2) will try to bounce back against Wrecked Em (3-1). Drumski may have to shuffle the deck a bit with Kenny Golladay and Mason Crosby out on bye next week. Wrecked Em will be without Matthew Stafford.