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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Vest of Friends
3-2 254.9
260.87
 
VS
proj
Akmal's Team
244.5 2-3
249.9

Despite top scorer Davis, Akmal's Team fall to Vest of Friends, 254.9-244.5

Mike Davis posted 25.4 points for Akmal's Team, the best total in the matchup and sixth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Vest of Friends, who earned a 254.9-244.5 win. Akmal's Team grabbed an 18.7-point lead on Thursday, but Vest of Friends held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Jared Goff (309 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Adam Thielen (9 Rec, 80 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Mike Davis (25.4 points) and DK Metcalf (24.3) were the leading scorers for Akmal's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Vest of Friends have beaten Akmal's Team, after winning 269.86-261.24 in their last matchup. Vest of Friends (3-2) will look to earn another W against HotChubbTimeMachine, while Akmal's Team (2-3) will meet Keen Tung Yuen cats in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Vest of Friends   Akmal's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 80 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Seahawks, Thielen scored 24.8 points this week. His scoring output was 72.3% more than his 14.39-point projection and was higher than his 18.08-point season scoring average. Thielen ranks #21 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Falcons next week.
Adam Thielen

Top Player Comparison

Vest of Friends
Points
% of total points 254.9
1
Jared Goff
QB
25.36
19.47
9.9%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
24.8
14.39
9.7%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
22.1
16.53
8.7%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
21.5
15.04
8.4%
Akmal's Team
Points
% of total points 244.5
1
Mike Davis
RB
25.4
15.04
10.4%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
24.3
14.63
9.9%
3
Drew Brees
QB
22.1
19.36
9%
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
21.36
18.97
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Vest of Friends who grabbed the lead, 199.4-118.2. Jared Goff had a 56-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Vest of Friends, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 45-yard catch and a 37-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Ben Roethlisberger had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 35-yard touchdown pass for Akmal's Team, while Tyreek Hill had a 58-yard catch.
Monday
Drew Brees had a 41-yard touchdown pass for Akmal's Team, while Josh Allen had a 22-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Vest of Friends   Akmal's Team

StatSmack

"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Vest of Friends (3-2) have a better record than Akmal's Team (2-3).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Vest of Friends has left fewer points on the bench this season (233) than Akmal's Team (317.28).
Vest of Friends are clutch masters, with more close wins than Akmal's Team (1 vs 0).
By position, Vest of Friends have outscored Akmal's Team at RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for Vest of Friends had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Akmal's Team (5).
Hey Akmal's Team, 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

Vest of Friends
Vest of Friends (3-2) will square off against HotChubbTimeMachine (4-1) in a Week 6 matchup that'll feature teams separated by just a game in the standings. Vest of Friends might need to shuffle the deck a bit with Josh Jacobs, Alvin Kamara, and Darren Waller out on bye next week. Over the last three weeks, Vest of Friends have scored 238.09 points per game, while HotChubbTimeMachine have averaged 272.46 per contest.
Akmal's Team
On the docket in Week 6, Akmal's Team (2-3, third-place) will try to get back on track against Keen Tung Yuen cats (1-4, fourth-place). Each side has players with byes next week, as Russell Wilson, Chris Carson, Wil Lutz, the New Orleans Saints defense, and Michael Thomas are off for Keen Tung Yuen cats and DK Metcalf, Drew Brees, and Tyler Lockett will sit for Akmal's Team.