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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Abigail's Team
4-0 113.22
116.58
 
VS
proj
Joseph's Team
110.42 2-2
124.44

Abigail's Team defeat Joseph's Team to remain perfect in 113.22-110.42 nailbiter

Abigail's Team won their fourth consecutive game to open the season with a close victory over Joseph's Team, squeaking by for a 113.22-110.42 win. Abigail's Team led 111.22-110.42 heading into Sunday night with zero player left to play. They were fortunate to have the lead already, as the New England Patriots defense (19 Pts Allowed, 380 Yds Allowed) didn't do much to pad their point total. Aaron Rodgers (24.12 points) and Dawson Knox (20.7) were the leading scorers for Joseph's Team in the loss. Abigail's Team (4-0) will look to get another W against Lexi’s Team, while Joseph's Team (2-2) meet louis's Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Abigail's Team   Joseph's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 89 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Chiefs, Gainwell put up 20.9 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 7.65-point projection and was much higher than his 11.5-point season scoring average. Gainwell will face the Panthers next week.
Kenneth Gainwell

Top Player Comparison

Abigail's Team
Points
% of total points 113.22
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
32.72
25.05
28.9%
2
Kenneth Gainwell
RB
20.9
7.65
18.5%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
16.5
16.81
14.6%
4
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
13.1
13.15
11.6%
Joseph's Team
Points
% of total points 110.42
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
24.12
21.79
21.8%
2
Dawson Knox
TE
20.7
10.03
18.7%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
20.4
17.85
18.5%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
20.3
16.86
18.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Abigail's Team had an 86.02-85.30 lead. For Abigail's Team, Patrick Mahomes had a 44-yard touchdown pass. Dawson Knox had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Joseph's Team, while Ezekiel Elliott had a 47-yard run.
Sunday Late
Aaron Rodgers had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Joseph's Team, who trailed 111.22-110.42 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  Abigail's Team   Joseph's Team

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Abigail's Team scored less in this one (113.22) than their season average of 119.85.
Abigail's Team are on fire, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Abigail's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 119.85 versus Joseph's Team's 106.68.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Abigail's Team (4-0) have a better record than Joseph's Team (2-2).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Joseph's Team has left more points on the bench this season (282.96) than Abigail's Team (261.64).
Abigail's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Joseph's Team (1 vs 0).
Abigail's Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Joseph's Team (0 vs 1).
Abigail's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Joseph's Team (1 vs 0).
Joseph's Team have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (5) than Abigail's Team (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Abigail's Team have outscored Joseph's Team at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Abigail's Team has a higher average scoring margin (13) than Joseph's Team this season (-4).
Hey Joseph's Team, 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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