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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Robin's Hoods
3-2 139.06
101.89
 
VS
proj
AZTECS
121.26 1-4
100.19

Robin's Hoods brush off projections, knock off AZTECS, 139.06-121.26

Both teams brought their A game, but Robin's Hoods knocked off AZTECS. Predicted to win 101.89-100.19, Robin's Hoods earned a 139.06-121.26 win over AZTECS. AZTECS nabbed a 10.16-point lead on Thursday, but Robin's Hoods held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Josh Allen (51.16 points) and DeVonta Smith (18.7). Derrick Henry (39.2 points) and Davante Adams (35.4) carried the flag for AZTECS in the loss. Robin's Hoods improve to 3-2 on the season, while AZTECS fall to 1-4.

Matchup Timeline

  Robin's Hoods   AZTECS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Carlson made all 3 of his FG attempts as the Raiders lost to the Chiefs 30-29. In doing so, he put up 16 points to nearly double his 8.28-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any K in the league this season. Carlson will face the Texans in Week 6.
Daniel Carlson

Top Player Comparison

Robin's Hoods
Points
% of total points 139.06
1
Josh Allen
QB
51.16
31.14
36.8%
2
DeVonta Smith
WR
18.7
12.59
13.4%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
17.7
13.24
12.7%
4
Dallas Goedert
TE
17.5
10.21
12.6%
AZTECS
Points
% of total points 121.26
1
Derrick Henry
RB
39.2
19.73
32.3%
2
Davante Adams
WR
35.4
17.6
29.2%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
15
8.63
12.4%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
10.16
20.76
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 51-yard pass for AZTECS, contributing to a 10.16-0.00 lead for AZTECS.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Robin's Hoods who grabbed the lead, 82.86-64.16. For Robin's Hoods, Josh Allen had a 98-yard touchdown pass and a 62-yard touchdown pass. Wil Lutz made the highlight reel for AZTECS with a 56-yard field goal.
Monday
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Monday night. For Robin's Hoods, Daniel Carlson had a 53-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for AZTECS with a 58-yard touchdown catch and a 48-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Robin's Hoods   AZTECS

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Robin's Hoods scored more points in this one (139.06) than their season average (122.35).
We heard scoring helps you win. Robin's Hoods are doing a better job of that, averaging 122.35 versus AZTECS's 108.39.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Robin's Hoods (3-2) have a better record than AZTECS (1-4).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. AZTECS has left more points on the bench this season (468.26) than Robin's Hoods (364.68).
Robin's Hoods don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than AZTECS (2 vs 0).
Robin's Hoods don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than AZTECS (0 vs 1).
Robin's Hoods should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than AZTECS (4 vs 3).
Robin's Hoods have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than AZTECS (21 vs 16).
By position, Robin's Hoods have outscored AZTECS at QB, TE, and K this season.
Robin's Hoods don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Robin's Hoods had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for AZTECS (4).
Don't worry AZTECS, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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