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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE
2-3 229.4
179.48
 
VS
proj
Smack down boyz
139.9 2-3
185.64

BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE knock off Smack down boyz in 229.4-139.9 romp

BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE outperformed expectations, cruising to a 229.4-139.9 victory over Smack down boyz, who fell short of projections. Smack down boyz took a 19.7-point lead on Thursday, but it was all BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE after that. They were led by Lamar Jackson (442 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 62 Rush Yds) and James Robinson (149 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Derek Carr (206 Pass Yds, 10 Rush Yds) and Marquise Brown (9 Rec, 125 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) led the way for Smack down boyz in the loss. BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE (2-3) will look to add to their success against PJ, while Smack down boyz (2-3) attempt to get back on track against Leader of the PACK.

Matchup Timeline

  BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE   Smack down boyz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Dillon overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 15.9 points against his 7.15-point projection. In a 25-22 win over the Bengals, he racked up 79 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass. Dillon will face the Bears next week.
AJ Dillon

Top Player Comparison

BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE
Points
% of total points 229.4
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
95.9
49.84
41.8%
2
James Robinson
RB
22.2
12.9
9.7%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
21.5
11.89
9.4%
4
AJ Dillon
RB
15.9
7.15
6.9%
Smack down boyz
Points
% of total points 139.9
1
Derek Carr
QB
30.6
51.67
21.9%
2
Marquise Brown
WR
30
12.12
21.4%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
14
10.01
10%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
9.2
13.17
6.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
James Robinson had a 58-yard run for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE, while Courtland Sutton had a 39-yard touchdown catch, contributing to an 88.1-40.2 lead for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 61-yard catch for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE, contributing to a 127.2-96.1 lead for the team.
Monday
Both teams had players with standout plays on Monday night. For BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE, Lamar Jackson had a 43-yard touchdown pass. Marquise Brown made the highlight reel for Smack down boyz with a 43-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE   Smack down boyz

StatSmack

BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (229.4) than their season average (190.02).
We heard scoring helps you win. Smack down boyz need some help then, averaging just 172.44 versus BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE's 190.02.
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE has left fewer points on the bench this season (105.7) than Smack down boyz (402.7).
Once BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Smack down boyz (1 vs 0).
BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Smack down boyz (2 vs 1).
By position, BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE have outscored Smack down boyz at QB, RB, TE, and IDP this season.
The starters for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Smack down boyz (1).
Hey Smack down boyz, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE
Hey, the key to football is spotting and exploiting the mismatches. Our team found one this past week and literally tripled Smack down boyz at the quarterback position (95.9 points to 30.6).
Smack down boyz
Smack down boyz may find it tough to complain about lack of opportunities this past week. Our six pass-catchers (five WR and one TE) combined to receive a grand total of 42 targets in Week 5. Those players might need to hit the practice field, considering they hauled in just 25 balls.