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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
JustToGetBy
3-2 185.42
185.27
 
VS
proj
Indian and the Cupboard
131.56 4-1
161.18

JustToGetBy knock Indian and the Cupboard from 1st place, 185.42-131.56

JustToGetBy emerged victorious with a 185.42-131.56 victory over Indian and the Cupboard, knocking them out of the top spot in Football guys keeper league. Indian and the Cupboard took a 38.76-point lead on Thursday behind 40.26 points from Russell Wilson (274 Pass Yds, 22 Rush Yds) and Alec Pierce (8 Rec, 81 Rec Yds). But JustToGetBy held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Dalvin Cook, who racked up 121 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 32.1 points, and Justin Herbert, who passed for 228 yards and a touchdown and ran for 13 yards (30.42 points). JustToGetBy (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against Charm City Law Firm, while Indian and the Cupboard (4-1) try to get back in the win column against Drank in my KUPP.

Matchup Timeline

  JustToGetBy   Indian and the Cupboard

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Donald overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 10 points against his 4.71-point projection. In a 22-10 loss to the Cowboys, he made 6 tackles and recorded 2 sacks. Donald ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Panthers next week.
Aaron Donald

Top Player Comparison

JustToGetBy
Points
% of total points 185.42
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
32.1
19.75
17.3%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
30.42
39.81
16.4%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
25.2
23.14
13.6%
4
Mike Williams
WR
24.4
16.14
13.2%
Indian and the Cupboard
Points
% of total points 131.56
1
Travis Kelce
TE
35
18.54
26.6%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
23.16
34.62
17.6%
3
Alec Pierce
WR
17.1
5.05
13%
4
Courtland Sutton
WR
11.9
15.14
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson found Courtland Sutton for a 51-yard pass for Indian and the Cupboard, contributing to a 52.16-13.40 lead for Indian and the Cupboard.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, after which JustToGetBy boasted a 153.02-85.76 lead. For JustToGetBy, Stefon Diggs had a 41-yard catch. Jason Myers made the highlight reel for Indian and the Cupboard with a 56-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  JustToGetBy   Indian and the Cupboard

StatSmack

JustToGetBy must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (185.42) than their season average (171.88).
Even the computers think JustToGetBy have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (184.55) than Indian and the Cupboard (163.41).
Once JustToGetBy put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Indian and the Cupboard (1 vs 0).
By position, JustToGetBy have outscored Indian and the Cupboard at QB and WR this season.
JustToGetBy don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Indian and the Cupboard, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

JustToGetBy
In a matchup showcasing teams separated by just a game in the standings, JustToGetBy (3-2) will match up against Charm City Law Firm (2-3) in Week 6. JustToGetBy may have to rearrange the deck some with T.J. Hockenson out on bye in Week 6. Charm City Law Firm won't have Jamaal Williams, Hunter Renfrow, Brandin Cooks, or D'Andre Swift. In terms of recent scoring production, these two squads have posted similar results lately. JustToGetBy have scored 179.81 points per game over the last three weeks, while Charm City Law Firm have averaged 181.1 per outing over that same period.
Indian and the Cupboard
Coming up next week, Indian and the Cupboard (4-1, second-place) will take on Drank in my KUPP (2-3, fifth-place). Each side has multiple bye weeks to worry about in Week 6, as Davante Adams, Derek Carr, Jeffery Simmons, Robert Woods, and Darren Waller are off for Drank in my KUPP while Dameon Pierce and Amon-Ra St. Brown will sit for Indian and the Cupboard.