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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
MotorCityFelines
3-1 246.74
236.88
 
VS
proj
Jim's Harballs
236.22 2-2
232.83

Despite top scorer Samuel, Jim's Harballs fall to MotorCityFelines, 246.74-236.22

Deebo Samuel posted 43.3 points for Jim's Harballs, the best total in the matchup and 11th-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome MotorCityFelines, who emerged victorious with a 246.74-236.22 victory. Jim's Harballs nabbed a 7.32-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but MotorCityFelines held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Saquon Barkley, who racked up 126 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns for 39.1 points, and Chase Edmonds, who racked up 139 yards from scrimmage (31.4 points). Deebo Samuel (8 Rec, 156 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Russell Wilson (149 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 26 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) carried the flag for Jim's Harballs in the loss. MotorCityFelines improve to 3-1 on the season, while Jim's Harballs fall to 2-2.

Matchup Timeline

  MotorCityFelines   Jim's Harballs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 139 yards from scrimmage against the Rams, Edmonds tallied 31.4 points this week. His scoring output was 83.2% more than his 17.14-point projection and was higher than his 21.38-point season scoring average. Edmonds ranks #68 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Chase Edmonds

Top Player Comparison

MotorCityFelines
Points
% of total points 246.74
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
39.1
27.79
15.8%
2
Chase Edmonds
RB
31.4
17.14
12.7%
3
Tom Brady
QB
30.56
51.06
12.4%
4
Najee Harris
RB
29.1
26.64
11.8%
Jim's Harballs
Points
% of total points 236.22
1
Deebo Samuel
WR
43.3
16.42
18.3%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
40.56
49.12
17.2%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
39.8
25.91
16.8%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
21.9
18.72
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Jim's Harballs emerged with a 118.60-111.28 lead. For MotorCityFelines, Saquon Barkley had a 54-yard touchdown catch. Ezekiel Elliott made the highlight reel for Jim's Harballs with a 47-yard run.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Jim's Harballs became the proud owner of a 225.22-200.38 lead. For MotorCityFelines, Chase Edmonds had a 54-yard run. Deebo Samuel made the highlight reel for Jim's Harballs with a 76-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  MotorCityFelines   Jim's Harballs

Game Notes

More than half (8 of the 14) of the starters on MotorCityFelines scored higher than their projected point totals.
Despite eight of their 14 starters exceeding their projected points, Jim's Harballs lost.
The final result could've looked differently, as each team had a starter score zero points.
The three highest scorers for Jim's Harballs scored more points than Saquon Barkley, the leading scorer for MotorCityFelines.
MotorCityFelines put up more points than their season scoring average (242.66) while Jim's Harballs fell short of theirs (237.7).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The loss ends a streak of two consecutive wins for Jim's Harballs.
Not only did MotorCityFelines get the win, but they also easily covered the 4.05-point predicted margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Deebo Samuel registered 43.3 points, the fourth-highest scoring output for any wide receiver this year.

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