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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Wildebeasts
3-2 108.56
113.01
 
VS
proj
Kentucky Zombie
92.34 2-3
98.75

Wildebeasts come back to defeat Kentucky Zombie, 108.56-92.34

Despite similar records, Wildebeasts held a substantial season point advantage over Kentucky Zombie coming into this one (660-453). After some nervy moments, they lived up to their reputation with a come-from-behind win, coming back to earn a 108.56-92.34 victory. Wildebeasts trailed 92.34-75.80 heading into Sunday night, but the unit came storming back behind Lamar Jackson (174 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 58 Rush Yds) and Ja'Marr Chase (7 Rec, 50 Rec Yds). Dalvin Cook (32.1 points) and Tom Brady (26.74) did their part for Kentucky Zombie in defeat. Wildebeasts improve to 3-2 on the season, while Kentucky Zombie fall to 2-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Wildebeasts   Kentucky Zombie

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams (10 Rec, 134 Rec Yds) scored 28.4 points in a 30-28 win over the Browns in Week 5. His scoring output was 83.3% more than his 15.49-point projection and was much higher than his 18.84-point season scoring average. Williams ranks #47 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Mike Williams

Top Player Comparison

Wildebeasts
Points
% of total points 108.56
1
Mike Williams
WR
28.4
15.49
26.2%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
23.6
21.46
21.7%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
20.76
29.93
19.1%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
12
17.78
11.1%
Kentucky Zombie
Points
% of total points 92.34
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
32.1
20.15
34.8%
2
Tom Brady
QB
26.74
22.92
29%
3
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
14
6.93
15.2%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
10.3
14.42
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Kentucky Zombie had a 75.84-65.00 lead. For Wildebeasts, Saquon Barkley had a 41-yard catch and a 40-yard run. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for Kentucky Zombie with a 40-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Wildebeasts   Kentucky Zombie

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Wildebeasts scored fewer points in this one (108.56) than their season average of 131.96.
We heard scoring helps you win. Kentucky Zombie need some help then, averaging just 90.63 versus Wildebeasts's 131.96.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Wildebeasts (3-2) have a better record than Kentucky Zombie (2-3).
Even the computers think Wildebeasts have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (110.87) than Kentucky Zombie (102.34).
Wildebeasts don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kentucky Zombie (2 vs 0).
Wildebeasts should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Kentucky Zombie (3 vs 1).
Wildebeasts have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Kentucky Zombie (18 vs 13).
By position, Wildebeasts have outscored Kentucky Zombie at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Wildebeasts don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Wildebeasts had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Kentucky Zombie (1).
There's not much good to say about Kentucky Zombie this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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