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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Andy Behrens
2-2 168.62
159.83
 
VS
proj
Michael Fabiano
152.28 1-3
154.62

Andy Behrens hand Michael Fabiano third straight loss, 168.62-152.28

Andy Behrens earned a 168.62-152.28 win to hand Michael Fabiano their third consecutive loss. Michael Fabiano earned a 13.70-point lead on Thursday, but Andy Behrens held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Terry McLaurin (30.3 points) and Jalen Hurts (28.18). Austin Ekeler (29.5 points) and Dak Prescott (27.02) were the leading scorers for Michael Fabiano in the loss. Andy Behrens (2-2) will look to sustain their momentum against Howard Bender, while Michael Fabiano (1-3) attempt to get some positive momentum against Bob Harris.

Matchup Timeline

  Andy Behrens   Michael Fabiano

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taking on the Colts in Week 4, Gesicki caught 5 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 16.7 points and scored 80.5% higher than his scoring projection, the fourth-highest percentage of any TE in the league this season. In Week 5, Gesicki and the Dolphins will face the Buccaneers.
Mike Gesicki

Top Player Comparison

Andy Behrens
Points
% of total points 168.62
1
Terry McLaurin
WR
30.3
17.46
18%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
28.18
21.81
16.7%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
19.44
22.4
11.5%
4
DeVonta Smith
WR
19.2
14.41
11.4%
Michael Fabiano
Points
% of total points 152.28
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
29.5
20
19.4%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
27.02
23.77
17.7%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
17.7
12.07
11.6%
4
Kenny Golladay
WR
17.6
15.08
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Andy Behrens who emerged with the lead, 118.28-100.68. For Andy Behrens, Terry McLaurin had a 33-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Michael Fabiano, while DeVante Parker had a 42-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Lamar Jackson found Marquise Brown for a 49-yard touchdown pass for Andy Behrens, helping Andy Behrens to a 168.62-109.58 lead.

Points By Position

  Andy Behrens   Michael Fabiano

StatSmack

Andy Behrens must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (168.62) than their season average (154.09).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Michael Fabiano. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Michael Fabiano need some help then, averaging just 136.05 versus Andy Behrens's 154.09.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Andy Behrens (2-2) have a better record than Michael Fabiano (1-3).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Michael Fabiano has left more points on the bench this season (274.86) than Andy Behrens (238.3).
Andy Behrens should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Michael Fabiano (2 vs 1).
Michael Fabiano have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Andy Behrens (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Andy Behrens have outscored Michael Fabiano at QB and WR this season.
Hey Michael Fabiano, 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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