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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Purple Power
2-2 122.36
104.1
 
VS
proj
Brandon$ Banana Republic *35*
101.5 2-2
98.93

Purple Power smirk at projections, knock off Brandon$ Banana Republic *35* in 122.36-101.50 drubbing

Purple Power stepped up, cruising to a 122.36-101.50 win over Brandon$ Banana Republic *35*. Purple Power took an early 8.78-point lead on Thursday. Brandon$ Banana Republic *35* came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by DK Metcalf (18.4 points) and Chris Olave (14.7). Unphased, Purple Power pulled it together later that afternoon, as Davante Adams (15 points) and Courtland Sutton (13.7) put them back ahead for good. Purple Power (2-2) will look to keep it rolling against H-Town R8DR, while Brandon$ Banana Republic *35* (2-2) will take on Justin's Rad Team in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Purple Power   Brandon$ Banana Republic *35*

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 131 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers, Pierce registered 22.9 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.86-point projection and was much higher than his 13.15-point season scoring average. Pierce ranks #53 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Dameon Pierce

Top Player Comparison

Purple Power
Points
% of total points 122.36
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.36
22.43
19.9%
2
Dameon Pierce
RB
22.9
9.86
18.7%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
15.4
16.82
12.6%
4
Davante Adams
WR
15
13.95
12.3%
Brandon$ Banana Republic *35*
Points
% of total points 101.5
1
Kyler Murray
QB
23.88
20.37
23.5%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
19.7
13.45
19.4%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
18.4
10.79
18.1%
4
Chris Olave
WR
14.7
11.61
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tyler Boyd had a 43-yard catch for Brandon$ Banana Republic *35* for the team, who trailed 15.40-6.62 after Thursday Night Football.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Brandon$ Banana Republic *35* who took the lead, 59.12-55.90. For Purple Power, Dameon Pierce had a 75-yard touchdown run. DK Metcalf made the highlight reel for Brandon$ Banana Republic *35* with a 54-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Brandon$ Banana Republic *35*, who trailed 84.60-81.80 after the late slate.
Monday
Jeff Wilson Jr. had a 32-yard touchdown run for Purple Power on Monday night, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Purple Power   Brandon$ Banana Republic *35*

Game Notes

Most (6 of the 8) of the starters on Purple Power scored higher than their projected point totals.
Brandon$ Banana Republic *35* lost despite four of their eight starters exceeding their projected points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The win concludes a streak of two straight losses for Purple Power.
Not only did Purple Power win, but they also easily covered the 5.17-point predicted margin of victory.
Both of the wins for Purple Power have been blowout wins.

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