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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Baboons
3-2 257.5
257.99
 
VS
proj
Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts
161 2-3
250.85

Baboons hand Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts third straight loss, 257.5-161.0

Baboons earned a 257.5-161.0 victory to hand Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts their third straight loss. Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts grabbed a 22.5-point lead on Thursday, but Baboons held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Baker Mayfield (52 points) and Kirk Cousins (38). Ben Roethlisberger (35 points) and Russell Wilson (20) carried the flag for Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts in the loss. Baboons (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against The Big Trubisky, while Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts (2-3) face OTF Markus in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Baboons   Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Titans in Week 5, Robinson ran for 149 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 26 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Baboons this week. Robinson will battle the Dolphins in Week 6.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

Baboons
Points
% of total points 257.5
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
52
38.86
20.2%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
38
46.75
14.8%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
28
14.77
10.9%
4
James Robinson
RB
26
12.79
10.1%
Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts
Points
% of total points 161
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
35
38.55
21.7%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
20
43.42
12.4%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
17
19.1
10.6%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
15
15.5
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Baboons became the proud owner of a 117.0-106.0 lead. For Baboons, James Robinson had a 58-yard run. Ben Roethlisberger hit Diontae Johnson for a 50-yard touchdown pass for Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts. Roethlisberger also lit up the scoreboard with a 59-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Baker Mayfield had a 71-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Baboons, while Nick Chubb had a 52-yard touchdown run, contributing to a 228.5-125.0 lead for Baboons.
Sunday Night
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday night, but it was Baboons who claimed the lead, 252.5-161.0. For Baboons, Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal. Stefon Diggs made the highlight reel for Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts with a 61-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Baboons   Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts

What If

Baboons would have beaten three other teams besides Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts this week.
Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts would have lost to every other team in the league this week.
Baboons would be 3-2 if they played Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts every week.
Had they played each other last week, Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts would have defeated Baboons 255.5-215.
Baboons would be 1-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Baboons, Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts would be 2-2.
If Baboons had played every team in the league each week, they would be 20-25.
If they played every team every week, Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts would be 18-27.

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