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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Snod Rats
4-0 123.8
144.85
 
VS
proj
The Bobby Chucks
119.22 0-4
138.11

Snod Rats defeat The Bobby Chucks to remain perfect in 123.80-119.22 nailbiter

Snod Rats won their fourth straight game to open the season with a tight victory over The Bobby Chucks, eking out a 123.80-119.22 win. The Bobby Chucks remains winless for the season. The Bobby Chucks made a run at it on Sunday night, but it wasn't to be. Snod Rats led 117.55-95.42 after the afternoon action and held on for the win despite 14.55 points from Leonard Fournette on Sunday night for The Bobby Chucks. Patrick Mahomes (278 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds) and Jalen Hurts (387 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 47 Rush Yds) won the week for Snod Rats in the win. Snod Rats (4-0) will look to keep it rolling against Cali chill, while The Bobby Chucks (0-4) will attempt to right the ship against Soupa-heewoes.

Matchup Timeline

  Snod Rats   The Bobby Chucks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 387 yards and 2 touchdowns and running for 47 yards against the Chiefs, Hurts scored 32.98 points this week. He scored 34.8% more than his 24.46-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. Hurts ranks #3 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Jalen Hurts

Top Player Comparison

Snod Rats
Points
% of total points 123.8
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
35.82
28.88
28.9%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
32.98
24.46
26.6%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
17.45
11.3
14.1%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
9.2
12.16
7.4%
The Bobby Chucks
Points
% of total points 119.22
1
Taylor Heinicke
QB
31.35
21.05
26.3%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
27.12
25.26
22.7%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
18.15
14.08
15.2%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
14.55
11.28
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Ja'Marr Chase had a 44-yard catch for Snod Rats, helping to give the team a 9.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Snod Rats who took the lead, 96.75-55.40. For Snod Rats, Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard touchdown pass. Taylor Heinicke had a 33-yard touchdown pass and a 30-yard touchdown pass for The Bobby Chucks, while Jonathan Taylor had a 23-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, after which Snod Rats became the proud owner of a 117.55-95.42 lead. For Snod Rats, Diontae Johnson had a 45-yard touchdown catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for The Bobby Chucks with a 23-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Snod Rats   The Bobby Chucks

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Snod Rats scored less in this one (123.8) than their season average of 146.4.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Snod Rats have won four straight weeks, while The Bobby Chucks have dropped their last four.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Bobby Chucks need some help then, averaging just 117.08 versus Snod Rats's 146.4.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Snod Rats (4-0) have a better record than The Bobby Chucks (0-4).
Even the machines think Snod Rats have better players. Their projected average points is higher (144.77) than The Bobby Chucks (137.42).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Snod Rats has left fewer points on the bench this season (266.05) than The Bobby Chucks (293.98).
Once Snod Rats put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Bobby Chucks (3 vs 0).
Snod Rats have the clutch gene, with more close wins than The Bobby Chucks (1 vs 0).
Snod Rats should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than The Bobby Chucks (2 vs 0).
Snod Rats have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than The Bobby Chucks (22 vs 14).
By position, Snod Rats have outscored The Bobby Chucks at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Snod Rats don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
Hey The Bobby Chucks, 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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