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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Molly Hatchet
3-2 146.37
144.59
 
VS
proj
Chicken nuggets
134.98 2-3
131.79

Molly Hatchet knock off Chicken nuggets for third straight win, 146.37-134.98

Molly Hatchet extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Chicken nuggets, emerging victorious with a 146.37-134.98 victory. Chicken nuggets nabbed an 18.18-point lead on Thursday, but Molly Hatchet held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Derrick Henry, who ran for 130 yards and 3 touchdowns for 31 points, and Joe Burrow, who passed for 281 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 11 yards (23.24 points). Baker Mayfield (26.45 points) and Alvin Kamara (25.45) were the top performers for Chicken nuggets in the loss. Molly Hatchet (3-2) will look to rack up another W against WinterbothamWankers, while Chicken nuggets (2-3) try to right the ship against Snod Rats.

Matchup Timeline

  Molly Hatchet   Chicken nuggets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Knox overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 18.45 points against his 6.67-point projection. During a 38-20 win over the Chiefs, he caught 3 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. Knox ranks #61 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Dawson Knox

Top Player Comparison

Molly Hatchet
Points
% of total points 146.37
1
Derrick Henry
RB
31
20.79
21.2%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
23.24
23.1
15.9%
3
Dawson Knox
TE
18.45
6.67
12.6%
4
Ryan Tannehill
QB
16.08
23.04
11%
Chicken nuggets
Points
% of total points 134.98
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
26.45
20.3
19.6%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
25.45
17.26
18.9%
3
James Robinson
RB
20.95
12.16
15.5%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
17
4.31
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Molly Hatchet who emerged with the lead, 102.62-64.58. For Molly Hatchet, Joe Burrow had a 70-yard touchdown pass. Alvin Kamara had a 23-yard touchdown run for Chicken nuggets, while James Robinson had a 58-yard run.
Sunday Late
Baker Mayfield had a 71-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Chicken nuggets, who trailed 120.52-103.18 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Dawson Knox had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch for Molly Hatchet, while Stefon Diggs had a 61-yard catch, helping Molly Hatchet to a 146.37-129.73 lead.

Points By Position

  Molly Hatchet   Chicken nuggets

StatSmack

Molly Hatchet must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (146.37) than their season average (127.61).
Molly Hatchet are on a roll, winning three in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Molly Hatchet (3-2) have a better record than Chicken nuggets (2-3).
You can't win if you don't play. Molly Hatchet has left fewer points on the bench this season (229.87) than Chicken nuggets (261.87).
Molly Hatchet don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Chicken nuggets (1 vs 0).
Molly Hatchet are clutch masters, with more close wins than Chicken nuggets (1 vs 0).
By position, Molly Hatchet have outscored Chicken nuggets at RB and TE this season.
There's not much good to say about Chicken nuggets this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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