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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Michał's Majestic Team
3-2 179.3
118.22
 
VS
proj
Wayward Lion
142.62 2-3
107.42

Michał's Majestic Team hand Wayward Lion third consecutive loss in 179.30-142.62 rout

Michał's Majestic Team cruised to a 179.30-142.62 victory to hand Wayward Lion their third consecutive loss. Wayward Lion earned a 1.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Michał's Majestic Team after that. They were led by Gabe Davis (34.6 points) and Breece Hall (27.7). Derrick Henry (102 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 30 Rec Yds) and Mark Andrews (8 Rec, 89 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top performers for Wayward Lion in the loss. Michał's Majestic Team (3-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against Muczaczos, while Wayward Lion (2-3) meet kubCioZZZ in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Michał's Majestic Team   Wayward Lion

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

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Top Player Comparison

Michał's Majestic Team
Points
% of total points 179.3
1
Gabe Davis
WR
34.6
11.35
19.3%
2
Breece Hall
RB
27.7
11.9
15.4%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
25.9
9.66
14.4%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
23.4
20.04
13.1%
Wayward Lion
Points
% of total points 142.62
1
Derrick Henry
RB
29.2
14.86
20.5%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
18.9
13.92
13.3%
3
Nick Folk
K
16
7.6
11.2%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
13.2
10.04
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Michał's Majestic Team who owned the lead, 114.40-112.72. Gabe Davis had a 98-yard touchdown catch and a 62-yard touchdown catch for Michał's Majestic Team, while Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 35-yard touchdown catch. Bailey Zappe made the highlight reel for Wayward Lion with a 24-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Michał's Majestic Team, while Kyler Murray had a 25-yard touchdown pass, helping Michał's Majestic Team to a 154.50-112.72 lead.
Sunday Night
Justin Tucker had a 58-yard field goal for Michał's Majestic Team, contributing to a 179.30-131.62 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Michał's Majestic Team   Wayward Lion

Game Notes

Eight of the 12 starters on Michał's Majestic Team exceeded their projected point totals.
Despite nine of their 12 starters exceeding their projected points, Wayward Lion lost.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
This matchup featured the week's two highest-scoring teams.
The 179.3 points scored by Michał's Majestic Team are the most in the league this year.
Not only did Michał's Majestic Team win, but they also easily covered the 10.8-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this year, Michał's Majestic Team moves to (1-1), while Wayward Lion falls to (1-2).
A bright spot in the loss, Derrick Henry recorded 29.2 points, the fourth-highest score for a RB this week.

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