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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Texasseans
4-1 234.1
194.26
 
VS
proj
Macheteros™
130.25 2-3
177.81

Texasseans knock off Macheteros™ for third straight win in 234.10-130.25 drubbing

Texasseans extended their win streak to three games with an easy win over Macheteros™, rolling to a 234.10-130.25 victory. Macheteros™ nabbed a 4.97-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Texasseans after that. They were led by Mike Williams, who caught 8 passes for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns for 46.25 points, and Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 169 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns (37.27 points). Kyle Pitts (28.43 points) and Jalen Hurts (25.42) led the way for Macheteros™ in the loss. Texasseans (4-1) will look to rack up another W against Bring It!, while Macheteros™ (2-3) will face Orange Nation in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Texasseans   Macheteros™

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 165 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Browns, Williams put up 46.25 points this week. His scoring output nearly tripled his 16.07-point projection and was much higher than his 26.48-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

Texasseans
Points
% of total points 234.1
1
Mike Williams
WR
46.25
16.07
19.8%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
37.27
15.04
15.9%
3
Derwin James Jr.
S
31.5
12.64
13.5%
4
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.2
36.02
10.3%
Macheteros™
Points
% of total points 130.25
1
Kyle Pitts
TE
28.43
13.75
21.8%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
25.42
25.46
19.5%
3
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
18.5
27.38
14.2%
4
Nick Bosa
DE
15.5
10.86
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jalen Hurts had a 53-yard pass for Macheteros™ to contribute to a 77.52-72.55 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Mike Williams had a 72-yard touchdown catch and a 42-yard touchdown catch for Texasseans, while Amari Cooper had a 24-yard touchdown catch, helping Texasseans to a 172.63-112.48 lead.
Sunday Night
Harrison Butker had a 54-yard field goal for Macheteros™, who trailed 196.83-130.25 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Jonathan Taylor had a 76-yard touchdown catch for Texasseans on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Texasseans   Macheteros™

StatSmack

Texasseans must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (234.1) than their season average (208.26).
Get on their level! Macheteros™ have lost their last three matchups, while Texasseans have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Macheteros™ need some help then, averaging just 148.49 versus Texasseans's 208.26.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Texasseans (4-1) have a better record than Macheteros™ (2-3).
Even the computers think Texasseans have better players. They have a higher projected points average (198.28) than Macheteros™ (178.43).
Once Texasseans put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Macheteros™ (2 vs 0).
Texasseans are clutch masters, with more close wins than Macheteros™ (1 vs 0).
Texasseans should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Macheteros™ (2 vs 1).
Texasseans have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Macheteros™ (25 vs 15).
By position, Texasseans have outscored Macheteros™ at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Texasseans don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 42 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Texasseans had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Macheteros™ (2).
Hey Macheteros™, 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

Texasseans
Week 6 features two teams heading in opposite directions, as Texasseans (4-1) go into the matchup on a three-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Bring It!, 3-2), have now dropped two straight. Texasseans will need to prepare for the fact that the New Orleans Saints defense is out on bye in Week 6. When it comes to recent scoring production, these two teams have posted similar results lately. Texasseans have put up 210.26 points per game over the last three weeks, while Bring It! have averaged 212.15 per matchup over that same stretch.
Macheteros™
Two teams with matching 2-3 records, 11th-place Macheteros™ are set to battle seventh-place Orange Nation next week. Macheteros™ might have to shuffle their lineup some with Kyle Pitts, Nick Bosa, Michael Carter, and Tony Jones Jr. out on bye in Week 6. Orange Nation won't have Marquez Callaway.