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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
McMichael 76
3-2 108.36
119.29
 
VS
proj
#33
91.28 1-3-1
120.06

Offensively challenged McMichael 76 beat #33, 108.36-91.28

McMichael 76 secured a 108.36-91.28 victory over #33 in spite of ranking only eighth in the league in points scored for the week. McMichael 76 never trailed in this one after nabbing a 6.02-point lead on Thursday behind DK Metcalf (24.3 points). Davante Adams (32.1 points) and Antonio Brown (27.9) did everything they could for #33 in the loss. McMichael 76 (3-2) will look to build on their success against LGT204, while #33 (1-3-1) try to get back on track against CrunchBunch 38G.

Matchup Timeline

  McMichael 76   #33

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Rams in Week 5, Metcalf caught 5 passes for 98 yards and 2 touchdowns. In doing so, he put up 24.3 points and scored 64.8% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on McMichael 76 this week. Metcalf will face the Steelers next week.
DK Metcalf

Top Player Comparison

McMichael 76
Points
% of total points 108.36
1
Derrick Henry
RB
31
21.33
28.6%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
24.3
14.74
22.4%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
20.76
22.15
19.2%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
11.2
11.32
10.3%
#33
Points
% of total points 91.28
1
Davante Adams
WR
32.1
18.95
35.2%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
27.9
12.25
30.6%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
10.08
20.97
11%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
8.2
13.11
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 23-yard touchdown catch for McMichael 76, contributing to a 24.30-18.28 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which McMichael 76 became the proud owner of a 101.36-82.48 lead. For McMichael 76, Aaron Rodgers had a 59-yard pass. Davante Adams had a 59-yard catch for #33, while Antonio Brown had a 62-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  McMichael 76   #33

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. #33 need some help then, averaging just 100.01 versus McMichael 76's 107.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" McMichael 76 (3-2) have a better record than #33 (1-3-1).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. #33 has left more points on the bench this season (273.52) than McMichael 76 (234.78).
McMichael 76 see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than #33 (0).
McMichael 76 have the clutch gene, with more close wins than #33 (2 vs 1).
McMichael 76 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than #33 (1 vs 0).
McMichael 76 have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than #33 (19 vs 14).
#33 have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than McMichael 76 (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, McMichael 76 have outscored #33 at RB, TE, and K this season.
Hey #33, 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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