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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Michael's Marvelous Team
2-2 144.32
108.37
 
VS
proj
Siddharth's Superb Team
82 0-4
93.93

Michael's Marvelous Team hand Siddharth's Superb Team fourth straight loss in 144.32-82.00 romp

Michael's Marvelous Team cruised to a 144.32-82.00 win to hand Siddharth's Superb Team their fourth straight loss to open the season. Siddharth's Superb Team pulled out to a 15.40-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Michael's Marvelous Team after that. They were led by Jared Goff (34.22 points) and Dameon Pierce (22.9). Justin Herbert (21.1 points) and CeeDee Lamb (18.7) were the leaders for Siddharth's Superb Team in defeat. Michael's Marvelous Team (2-2) will look to build on their success against john's Astounding Team, while Siddharth's Superb Team (0-4) meet Wendell's Unreal Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael's Marvelous Team   Siddharth's Superb Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Rams in Week 4, the 49ers defense allowed only 9 points, surrendered 257 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 21 points to nearly triple their 7.07-point projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any player in the league this season. The 49ers will battle the Panthers next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Michael's Marvelous Team
Points
% of total points 144.32
1
Jared Goff
QB
34.22
17.55
23.7%
2
Dameon Pierce
RB
22.9
9.86
15.9%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
21
7.07
14.6%
4
Greg Joseph
K
18
7.3
12.5%
Siddharth's Superb Team
Points
% of total points 82
1
Justin Herbert
QB
21.1
21.48
25.7%
2
CeeDee Lamb
WR
18.7
14.15
22.8%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
15.4
16.82
18.8%
4
DJ Moore
WR
9.1
9.79
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which Michael's Marvelous Team emerged with a 104.42-62.20 lead. Jared Goff had a 32-yard touchdown pass and an 81-yard pass for Michael's Marvelous Team, while Dameon Pierce had a 75-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Justin Herbert had a 50-yard pass for Siddharth's Superb Team, while CeeDee Lamb had a 30-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Michael's Marvelous Team   Siddharth's Superb Team

StatSmack

Michael's Marvelous Team must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (144.32) than their season average (112.42).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Siddharth's Superb Team. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Siddharth's Superb Team need some help then, averaging just 80.4 versus Michael's Marvelous Team's 112.42.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Michael's Marvelous Team (2-2) have a better record than Siddharth's Superb Team (0-4).
Even the computers think Michael's Marvelous Team have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (105.12) than Siddharth's Superb Team (97.27).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Michael's Marvelous Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (207.54) than Siddharth's Superb Team (269.6).
Michael's Marvelous Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Siddharth's Superb Team (1 vs 0).
Michael's Marvelous Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Siddharth's Superb Team (1 vs 0).
Michael's Marvelous Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Siddharth's Superb Team (2 vs 1).
Michael's Marvelous Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Siddharth's Superb Team (17 vs 10).
By position, Michael's Marvelous Team have outscored Siddharth's Superb Team at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Michael's Marvelous Team has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Siddharth's Superb Team this season (-49).
The starters for Michael's Marvelous Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Siddharth's Superb Team (2).
Don't worry Siddharth's Superb Team, 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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