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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Oilers
3-2 237.34
199.46
 
VS
proj
Flight Crew
151.6 3-2
200.18

Oilers smirk at projections, earn win over Flight Crew in 237.34-151.60 landslide

Oilers stepped up and exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 237.34-151.60 victory over Flight Crew, who fell short of projections. There was very little drama in the matchup, as Oilers jumped out to a 61.20-point lead on Thursday behind 51 points from DK Metcalf (5 Rec, 98 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Cooper Kupp (7 Rec, 92 Rec Yds). Lamar Jackson (53.88 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (24.7) led the way for Flight Crew in defeat. This marks the first time this season Oilers have gotten the best of Flight Crew, after falling 199.52-183.82 in their last matchup. Oilers (3-2) will look to sustain their winning ways against Skyedog KC's Team, while Flight Crew (3-2) will try to get back on track against Psycho Wards.

Matchup Timeline

  Oilers   Flight Crew

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Herbert overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 53.82 points against his 26.04-point projection. In a 47-42 win over the Browns, he passed for 398 yards , ran for 29 yards and scored 5 touchdowns. Herbert ranks #6 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Justin Herbert

Top Player Comparison

Oilers
Points
% of total points 237.34
1
Justin Herbert
QB
53.82
26.04
22.7%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
31.7
22.82
13.4%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
30.3
19.95
12.8%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
29
21.32
12.2%
Flight Crew
Points
% of total points 151.6
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
53.88
27.38
35.5%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
24.7
22.57
16.3%
3
Damien Williams
RB
17.4
14.36
11.5%
4
Miles Sanders
RB
12.6
12.72
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Oilers, helping the team to a 61.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Alvin Kamara had a 23-yard touchdown run for Oilers, contributing to a 132.92-46.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 72-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard touchdown pass for Oilers, while Baker Mayfield had a 71-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass, contributing to a 230.34-93.72 lead for Oilers.
Monday
Lamar Jackson had a 43-yard touchdown pass for Flight Crew.

Points By Position

  Oilers   Flight Crew

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Flight Crew need some help then, averaging just 187.51 versus Oilers's 199.3.
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Flight Crew has left more points on the bench this season (489.12) than Oilers (445.98).
Oilers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Flight Crew (2 vs 0).
Oilers play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Flight Crew (1).
Oilers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Flight Crew (2 vs 0).
By position, Oilers have outscored Flight Crew at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Oilers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Oilers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Flight Crew (1).
Don't worry Flight Crew, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Oilers
In a matchup that features teams separated by just a game in the standings, Oilers (3-2) battle Skyedog KC's Team (4-1) in Week 6. Oilers won't be able to expect another 32+ point performance out of Alvin Kamara, who has a bye in Week 6. Over the last three weeks, Oilers have scored 208.36 points per game, while Skyedog KC's Team have averaged 239.67 per contest.
Flight Crew
Coming up in Week 6, Flight Crew (3-2, sixth-place) are due to take on Psycho Wards (0-5, 10th-place). Each side has players with byes next week, as Matt Ryan, Michael Carter, Jamison Crowder, and George Kittle are off for Flight Crew while Kyle Pitts, Trey Lance, and Zach Wilson are out for Psycho Wards.