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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
MGKVSBRD
3-2 105.68
102.59
 
VS
proj
Diddy
84.38 2-3
99.34

Diddy fall to MGKVSBRD in 105.68-84.38 blowout

Diddy fell short of projections, as MGKVSBRD cruised to a 105.68-84.38 victory. MGKVSBRD got out to a 1.3-point lead early Sunday afternoon. Diddy came back to take the lead during the late slate on Sunday, powered by Dak Prescott (21.68 points) and Greg Zuerlein (14). Not to be deterred, MGKVSBRD got it going later that night, as Patrick Mahomes (20.98 points) and Harrison Butker (10) put them back in the lead once and for all. MGKVSBRD improve to 3-2 on the season, while Diddy fall to 2-3.

Matchup Timeline

  MGKVSBRD   Diddy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams (8 Rec, 165 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 28.5 points against the Browns in Week 5. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.65-point projection and was much higher than his 17.02-point season scoring average. Williams ranks #13 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Mike Williams

Top Player Comparison

MGKVSBRD
Points
% of total points 105.68
1
Mike Williams
WR
28.5
10.65
27%
2
Mike Evans
WR
23.3
11.81
22%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.98
25.02
19.9%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
12.7
11.48
12%
Diddy
Points
% of total points 84.38
1
Dak Prescott
QB
21.68
23.15
25.7%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
17
10.63
20.1%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
14
10.01
16.6%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
13.1
11.82
15.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Mike Evans had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 22-yard touchdown catch for MGKVSBRD to contribute to a 29.10-27.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the scoring was completed, Diddy boasted a 76.58-72.30 lead. For MGKVSBRD, Mike Williams had a 72-yard touchdown catch and a 42-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott made the highlight reel for Diddy with a 49-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal for MGKVSBRD, helping the team to a 105.68-84.38 lead.

Points By Position

  MGKVSBRD   Diddy

StatSmack

MGKVSBRD must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (105.68) than their season average (93.44).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" MGKVSBRD (3-2) have a better record than Diddy (2-3).
MGKVSBRD have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Diddy (1 vs 0).
By position, MGKVSBRD have outscored Diddy at QB and DEF this season.
The starters for MGKVSBRD had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Diddy (2).
Hey Diddy, 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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