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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Kevin and the Zits
4-1 151.8
143.84
 
VS
proj
Mike Oxmaul
133.52 4-1
138.71

Kevin and the Zits beat Mike Oxmaul for third straight win, 151.80-133.52

Kevin and the Zits extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Mike Oxmaul, securing a 151.80-133.52 victory. Mike Oxmaul took an 18.90-point lead on Thursday, but Kevin and the Zits held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kyler Murray, who passed for 380 yards , ran for 31 yards and scored 2 touchdowns for 28.3 points, and the Baltimore Ravens defense, who allowed only 3 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced 3 turnovers (26 points). Teddy Bridgewater (24.82 points) and Darius Slayton (20.9) carried the flag for Mike Oxmaul in the loss. Kevin and the Zits (4-1) will look to keep it rolling against Catalina Wine Mixon, while Mike Oxmaul (4-1) will try to get back on track against Smiley Face!.

Matchup Timeline

  Kevin and the Zits   Mike Oxmaul

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 205 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Bengals, the Ravens defense tallied 26 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 8.84-point projection and was much higher than their 13.8-point season scoring average. The Ravens defense ranks #51 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Kevin and the Zits
Points
% of total points 151.8
1
Kyler Murray
QB
28.3
25.21
18.6%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
26
8.84
17.1%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
25
14.21
16.5%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23.5
22.58
15.5%
Mike Oxmaul
Points
% of total points 133.52
1
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
24.82
22.09
18.6%
2
Darius Slayton
WR
20.9
14.07
15.7%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
19.9
25.87
14.9%
4
David Montgomery
RB
18.9
15.98
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Kevin and the Zits who claimed the lead, 84.70-84.32. Kyler Murray had a 45-yard pass and a 37-yard touchdown pass for Kevin and the Zits, while Todd Gurley II had a 35-yard touchdown run. Teddy Bridgewater made the highlight reel for Mike Oxmaul with a 57-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Kevin and the Zits   Mike Oxmaul

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Kevin and the Zits scored more in this matchup (151.8) than their season average (135.77).
Kevin and the Zits are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
Kevin and the Zits should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Mike Oxmaul (4 vs 2).
Mike Oxmaul have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (8) than Kevin and the Zits (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Kevin and the Zits have outscored Mike Oxmaul at TE, K, and DEF this season.
Kevin and the Zits has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Mike Oxmaul this season (3).
The starters for Kevin and the Zits had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Mike Oxmaul (1).
Hey Mike Oxmaul, 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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