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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Inner City Limits
2-2 239.46
237.57
 
VS
proj
Mudbugz
238.12 2-2
273.02

Mudbugz fall short of predictions, lose to Inner City Limits in 239.46-238.12 cliff-hanger

There's no way around it, Mudbugz dropped the ball, at least according to projections, as Inner City Limits eked out a 239.46-238.12 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Inner City Limits led 239.46-179.00 heading into Monday night. Mudbugz came roaring back behind Derek Carr (196 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Keenan Allen (7 Rec, 36 Rec Yds). Inner City Limits were led by Josh Allen, who passed for 248 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 41 yards for 59.06 points, and Alvin Kamara, who ran for 120 yards (47 points). Inner City Limits improve to 2-2 on the season, while Mudbugz fall to 2-2.

Matchup Timeline

  Inner City Limits   Mudbugz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 6 passes for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Falcons, McLaurin registered 40.3 points this week. His scoring output was 76.2% more than his 22.87-point projection and was much higher than his 26.35-point season scoring average. McLaurin ranks #32 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Terry McLaurin

Top Player Comparison

Inner City Limits
Points
% of total points 239.46
1
Josh Allen
QB
59.06
80.59
24.7%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
47
44.52
19.6%
3
James Robinson
RB
44.6
31.56
18.6%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
40.3
22.87
16.8%
Mudbugz
Points
% of total points 238.12
1
Derrick Henry
RB
72.7
48.92
30.5%
2
Derek Carr
QB
47.52
64.15
20%
3
Antonio Gibson
RB
35.5
36.43
14.9%
4
Dawson Knox
TE
22.7
11.95
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after the smoke cleared, Inner City Limits owned a 219.96-161.60 lead. Josh Allen had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Inner City Limits, while Terry McLaurin had a 33-yard touchdown catch. Dawson Knox made the highlight reel for Mudbugz with a 25-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Derek Carr had a 51-yard pass for Mudbugz.

Points By Position

  Inner City Limits   Mudbugz

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Mudbugz has left more points on the bench this season (391.32) than Inner City Limits (216.7).
Inner City Limits see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Mudbugz (0).
Inner City Limits have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Mudbugz (1 vs 0).
Mudbugz have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Inner City Limits (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Inner City Limits have outscored Mudbugz at QB, WR, and K this season.
There's not much good to say about Mudbugz this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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