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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Chicago Bears
4-1 133.44
128.12
 
VS
proj
AlaskaDave
115.46 2-3
104.37

AlaskaDave fall to Chicago Bears 133.44-115.46 despite topping predictions

AlaskaDave outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as Chicago Bears secured a 133.44-115.46 win. AlaskaDave nabbed a 14.00-point lead on Thursday, but Chicago Bears held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Baltimore Ravens defense, who allowed only 3 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 26 points, and Todd Gurley II, who racked up 150 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (23 points). Deshaun Watson (359 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 25 Rush Yds) and Brandin Cooks (8 Rec, 161 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading scorers for AlaskaDave in the loss. Chicago Bears (4-1) will look to maintain their momentum against CHAMPS, while AlaskaDave (2-3) take on Blaze's Super Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Chicago Bears   AlaskaDave

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 8.84 points, the Ravens defense nearly tripled that amount by scoring 26 points in a 27-3 win over the Bengals. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 6, the Ravens will square off against the Eagles.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Chicago Bears
Points
% of total points 133.44
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
26
8.84
19.5%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
23
12.79
17.2%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23
20.12
17.2%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
21.5
15.04
16.1%
AlaskaDave
Points
% of total points 115.46
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
26.86
23.68
23.3%
2
Brandin Cooks
WR
26.1
8.67
22.6%
3
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
18.2
10
15.8%
4
Ronald Jones II
RB
14
14.48
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Chicago Bears emerged with a 104.04-85.86 lead. For Chicago Bears, Todd Gurley II had a 35-yard touchdown run. Deshaun Watson hit Brandin Cooks for a 28-yard touchdown pass for AlaskaDave. Watson also lit up the scoreboard with a 44-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Chicago Bears   AlaskaDave

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Chicago Bears are doing a better job of that, averaging 130.86 versus AlaskaDave's 105.45.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Chicago Bears (4-1) have a better record than AlaskaDave (2-3).
Even the computers think Chicago Bears have better players. They have a higher projected points average (124.05) than AlaskaDave (111.22).
Once Chicago Bears put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than AlaskaDave (1 vs 0).
Chicago Bears are clutch masters, with more close wins than AlaskaDave (1 vs 0).
Chicago Bears should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than AlaskaDave (4 vs 3).
Chicago Bears have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than AlaskaDave (20 vs 14).
By position, Chicago Bears have outscored AlaskaDave at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Chicago Bears don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey AlaskaDave, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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