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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Colonel Sanders
3-2 89.5
89.88
 
VS
proj
HITMAN
60.3 1-4
80.32

Colonel Sanders hand HITMAN fourth straight loss, 89.5-60.3

Colonel Sanders came out on top with an 89.5-60.3 victory to hand HITMAN their fourth straight loss. Colonel Sanders earned a 31.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout showings from Justin Herbert (15.7 points) and Amari Cooper (7 Rec, 76 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. Matthew Stafford (308 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Daniel Carlson (3-3 FG, 53 long, 2-2 XP) led the charge for HITMAN in the loss. Colonel Sanders (3-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against Cavaliers, while HITMAN (1-4) will try to get some positive momentum against Jr’s season.

Matchup Timeline

  Colonel Sanders   HITMAN

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The 49ers defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 15 points against their 8.63-point projection. During a 37-15 win over the Panthers, they allowed 15 points, surrendered 308 yards, and intercepted a pass. The 49ers defense ranks #49 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Falcons next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Colonel Sanders
Points
% of total points 89.5
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
16.4
13.32
18.3%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
15.7
22.28
17.5%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
15
8.63
16.8%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
13.6
8.87
15.2%
HITMAN
Points
% of total points 60.3
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
17.4
18.97
28.9%
2
Daniel Carlson
K
16
8.78
26.5%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
14.8
8.22
24.5%
4
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
5
12.28
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
DK Metcalf had a 50-yard touchdown catch for HITMAN, who trailed 53.5-21.9 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Matthew Stafford had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass for HITMAN, who trailed 89.5-39.3 after the late slate.
Monday
Daniel Carlson had a 53-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for HITMAN.

Points By Position

  Colonel Sanders   HITMAN

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Colonel Sanders scored more points in this one (89.5) than their season average (85.18).
HITMAN would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Colonel Sanders are doing a better job of that, averaging 85.18 versus HITMAN's 77.95.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Colonel Sanders (3-2) have a better record than HITMAN (1-4).
Even the machines think Colonel Sanders have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (92.67) than HITMAN (85.01).
HITMAN are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than Colonel Sanders (3 vs 1).
By position, Colonel Sanders have outscored HITMAN at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Colonel Sanders has a higher average scoring margin (5) than HITMAN this season (-24).
Hey HITMAN, 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

Colonel Sanders
In a battle of teams with matching 3-2 records, Colonel Sanders and Cavaliers will each aim for their fourth win next in Week 6. After five weeks of action, Colonel Sanders are ranked sixth in points scored, while Cavaliers have put up the highest point total in Xtreme Fantasy Football league. Over the last three weeks, Colonel Sanders have scored 83.52 points per game, while Cavaliers have averaged 105.83 per contest.
HITMAN
Losing skids converge next week as 11th-place HITMAN have now lost four games in a row while the opposition, Jr’s season, have dropped each of their last two. HITMAN might need to shuffle the deck some with Daniel Carlson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and D'Andre Swift out on bye in Week 6. Jr’s season won't have Brandin Cooks.