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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Baby Chark
1-4 112.69
129.08
 
VS
proj
L.A. Golds
111.15 2-3
136.87

Offensively challenged Baby Chark come back to beat L.A. Golds in 112.69-111.15 nailbiter

While they ranked only 10th in the league in points scored for the week, Baby Chark came from behind to earn a 112.69-111.15 victory over L.A. Golds. Baby Chark trailed 104.35-77.79 heading into Monday night, but the squad came storming back behind Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 169 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns for 34.9 points. Ezekiel Elliott (29.95 points) and Trevor Lawrence (22.65) did everything they could for L.A. Golds in the loss. Baby Chark (1-4) will look to keep it rolling against Ligers, while L.A. Golds (2-3) attempt to get back in the win column against Double Chubb’d.

Matchup Timeline

  Baby Chark   L.A. Golds

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 18 points against his 8.11-point projection. In a 25-22 win over the Texans, he caught 6 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. Henry ranks #9 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Hunter Henry

Top Player Comparison

Baby Chark
Points
% of total points 112.69
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
34.9
18.15
31%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
18.62
16.36
16.5%
3
Hunter Henry
TE
18
8.11
16%
4
Mike Davis
RB
14.85
14.61
13.2%
L.A. Golds
Points
% of total points 111.15
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
29.95
20.31
26.9%
2
Trevor Lawrence
QB
22.65
20.62
20.4%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
14.7
14.97
13.2%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
14.25
15.12
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Trevor Lawrence had a 58-yard pass for L.A. Golds, while Diontae Johnson had a 50-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 46.85-46.77 lead for L.A. Golds.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was L.A. Golds who claimed the lead, 91.05-69.39. For Baby Chark, CeeDee Lamb had a 49-yard touchdown catch. Amari Cooper made the highlight reel for L.A. Golds with a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 61-yard catch for Baby Chark, who trailed 104.35-77.79 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Jonathan Taylor had a 76-yard touchdown catch for Baby Chark during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Baby Chark   L.A. Golds

StatSmack

Baby Chark play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than L.A. Golds (1).
Baby Chark are clutch masters, with more close wins than L.A. Golds (1 vs 0).
By position, Baby Chark have outscored L.A. Golds at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Hey L.A. Golds, 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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