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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Neghiu'sBoys
3-2 136.95
109.46
 
VS
proj
G-Unit
116.15 1-4
112.3

Neghiu'sBoys hand G-Unit fourth consecutive loss in 136.95-116.15 drubbing

Neghiu'sBoys rolled to a 136.95-116.15 victory to hand G-Unit their fourth straight loss. G-Unit took a 21.80-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Neghiu'sBoys after that. They were led by Tom Brady (36.85 points) and Davante Adams (26.6). Alvin Kamara (24.2 points) and DK Metcalf (21.8) did everything they could for G-Unit in defeat. Neghiu'sBoys (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against Pimpin' Ain't Breesy, while G-Unit (1-4) will try to get back on track against Shadee's Back.

Matchup Timeline

  Neghiu'sBoys   G-Unit

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 3 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs, Knox put up 17.7 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 5.78-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Knox ranks #61 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Dawson Knox

Top Player Comparison

Neghiu'sBoys
Points
% of total points 136.95
1
Tom Brady
QB
36.85
23.08
26.9%
2
Davante Adams
WR
26.6
15.26
19.4%
3
Dawson Knox
TE
17.7
5.78
12.9%
4
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
17.4
7.78
12.7%
G-Unit
Points
% of total points 116.15
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
24.2
16.32
20.8%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
21.8
12.27
18.8%
3
D'Andre Swift
RB
16.4
10.86
14.1%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
14
14.12
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 23-yard touchdown catch for G-Unit, contributing to a 21.80-0.00 lead for G-Unit.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was G-Unit who took the lead, 108.25-63.45. Tom Brady had a 62-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for Neghiu'sBoys, while Davante Adams had a 59-yard catch. Meanwhile, Alvin Kamara had a 23-yard touchdown run for G-Unit, while Younghoe Koo had a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Dawson Knox had a 53-yard touchdown catch and a 41-yard catch for Neghiu'sBoys, while Emmanuel Sanders had a 35-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 133.95-116.15 lead for Neghiu'sBoys.

Points By Position

  Neghiu'sBoys   G-Unit

StatSmack

Neghiu'sBoys must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (136.95) than their season average (115.79).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're G-Unit. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. G-Unit need some help then, averaging just 96.83 versus Neghiu'sBoys's 115.79.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Neghiu'sBoys (3-2) have a better record than G-Unit (1-4).
You can't win if you don't play. G-Unit has left more points on the bench this season (384.4) than Neghiu'sBoys (247).
Once Neghiu'sBoys put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than G-Unit (2 vs 0).
Neghiu'sBoys play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than G-Unit (1).
Neghiu'sBoys should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than G-Unit (2 vs 1).
Neghiu'sBoys have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than G-Unit (19 vs 15).
By position, Neghiu'sBoys have outscored G-Unit at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Neghiu'sBoys has a higher average scoring margin (11) than G-Unit this season (-14).
The starters for Neghiu'sBoys had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for G-Unit (3).
Don't worry G-Unit, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Neghiu'sBoys
Week 6 features two squads heading in different directions, as Neghiu'sBoys (3-2) head into Week 6 on a two-game unbeaten streak, while their opponent (Pimpin' Ain't Breesy, 2-3), have recorded two consecutive losses. Neghiu'sBoys might have to rearrange the deck some with Mike Davis and George Kittle out on bye next week. Pimpin' Ain't Breesy will be without Deonte Harris. Over the last three weeks, Neghiu'sBoys have scored 121.47 points per game, while Pimpin' Ain't Breesy have averaged just 100.5 per contest.
G-Unit
Coming up next week, G-Unit (1-4, 11th-place) will take on Shadee's Back (3-2, seventh-place). Each side has players with byes next week, as Cordarrelle Patterson, Brandon Aiyuk, and Trey Sermon are off for Shadee's Back and Alvin Kamara and Younghoe Koo are scheduled to rest for G-Unit.