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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Don't Worry SNAFU
4-1 104.42
97.05
 
VS
proj
#LetRussCook
84.08 2-3
91.38

Don't Worry SNAFU defeat #LetRussCook for third straight win in 104.42-84.08 romp

Don't Worry SNAFU extended their win streak to three games with a dominant win over #LetRussCook, rolling to a 104.42-84.08 victory. #LetRussCook took a 34.38-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 34.38 points from DK Metcalf (5 Rec, 98 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Russell Wilson (152 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 10 Rush Yds). But it was all Don't Worry SNAFU after that. They were led by Alvin Kamara (26.7 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (24.2). Don't Worry SNAFU improve to 4-1 on the season, while #LetRussCook fall to 2-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Don't Worry SNAFU   #LetRussCook

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 110 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Dolphins, Fournette registered 19 points this week. His scoring output was 55.7% more than his 12.2-point projection and was much higher than his 11.46-point season scoring average. Fournette ranks #80 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Leonard Fournette

Top Player Comparison

Don't Worry SNAFU
Points
% of total points 104.42
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
26.7
18.35
25.6%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
24.2
15.84
23.2%
3
D'Andre Swift
RB
19.4
13.23
18.6%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
19
12.2
18.2%
#LetRussCook
Points
% of total points 84.08
1
DK Metcalf
WR
24.3
14.75
28.9%
2
Dawson Knox
TE
19.2
7.56
22.8%
3
Chuba Hubbard
RB
15.9
12.11
18.9%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
10.08
20.97
12%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 23-yard touchdown catch for #LetRussCook, helping #LetRussCook to a 34.38-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Don't Worry SNAFU owned an 80.22-64.88 lead. For Don't Worry SNAFU, Alvin Kamara had a 23-yard touchdown run. Laviska Shenault Jr. made the highlight reel for #LetRussCook with a 58-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Dawson Knox had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch for #LetRussCook, who trailed 104.42-84.08 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Don't Worry SNAFU   #LetRussCook

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Don't Worry SNAFU scored more in this one (104.42) than their season average (89.86).
Don't Worry SNAFU are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. #LetRussCook need some help then, averaging just 72.79 versus Don't Worry SNAFU's 89.86.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Don't Worry SNAFU (4-1) have a better record than #LetRussCook (2-3).
Once Don't Worry SNAFU put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than #LetRussCook (1 vs 0).
Don't Worry SNAFU see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than #LetRussCook (0).
Don't Worry SNAFU should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than #LetRussCook (3 vs 0).
Don't Worry SNAFU have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than #LetRussCook (16 vs 11).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of #LetRussCook - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Don't Worry SNAFU (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Don't Worry SNAFU have outscored #LetRussCook at RB this season.
Don't Worry SNAFU don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 17 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey #LetRussCook, 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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