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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Volcano Man
2-3 126.24
130.8
 
VS
proj
Project Sasquatch
123.46 3-2
126.02

Despite top scorer Ekeler, Project Sasquatch fall to Volcano Man in 126.24-123.46 thriller

Austin Ekeler racked up 41.9 points for Project Sasquatch, the top total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Volcano Man, who eked out a 126.24-123.46 win. Project Sasquatch had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they came up short. Volcano Man led 115.24-108.46 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 15 points from Daniel Carlson on Monday night for Project Sasquatch. Alvin Kamara (23.4 points) and Kirk Cousins (22.24) were the top scorers for Volcano Man in the victory. Volcano Man (2-3) will look to get another win against Olsztyn Tigers, while Project Sasquatch (3-2) attempt to get back in the win column against 2 Gurleys 1 Kupp.

Matchup Timeline

  Volcano Man   Project Sasquatch

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crosby overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 11 points against his 5.83-point projection. During a 30-29 loss to the Chiefs, he made 4 tackles and recorded 2 sacks. Crosby ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Texans next week.
Maxx Crosby

Top Player Comparison

Volcano Man
Points
% of total points 126.24
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
23.4
14.19
18.5%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
22.24
17.08
17.6%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
21.2
18.43
16.8%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
13.2
10.04
10.5%
Project Sasquatch
Points
% of total points 123.46
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
41.9
14.86
33.9%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
18.9
13.92
15.3%
3
Daniel Carlson
K
15
7.22
12.1%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
11.8
11.68
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 51-yard pass for Project Sasquatch, helping Project Sasquatch to a 19.96-10.20 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Volcano Man emerged with a 101.64-86.56 lead. Alvin Kamara had a 54-yard catch for Volcano Man, while Stefon Diggs had a 41-yard catch. Austin Ekeler made the highlight reel for Project Sasquatch with a 71-yard run.
Monday
Daniel Carlson had a 53-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Project Sasquatch.

Points By Position

  Volcano Man   Project Sasquatch

What If

Volcano Man would have beaten six other teams besides Project Sasquatch this week.
Project Sasquatch would have lost to four other teams besides Volcano Man this week.
Volcano Man would be 1-4 if they played Project Sasquatch every week.
Last week, Project Sasquatch would have gotten the win over Volcano Man 124.58-102.37.
Volcano Man would be 1-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Project Sasquatch.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Volcano Man, Project Sasquatch would be 2-2.
If Volcano Man had played every team in the league each week, they would be 18-37.
If they played every team every week, Project Sasquatch would be 33-22.

Coach Talk

Volcano Man
Hey, it's good to be confident, Volcano Man. Deploying a starter with zero points (Greg Rousseau), while still earning the win... that's borderline arrogant! All we ask is to please limit that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the early regular season. Try it when the playoffs roll around, and we're done.
Project Sasquatch
Our quarterback tossed two interceptions and literally zero touchdowns? We may should have a little debate here. Were the Colts truly that great defending the pass, or did Russell Wilson appear shaky back there in the pocket? What do you think, Project Sasquatch, do we continue to start him with confidence?