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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Stars + Stripes
3-2 113.48
99.86
 
VS
proj
The Equalizer*
81.46 2-3
105.98

Stars + Stripes knock off The Equalizer* for third straight win in 113.48-81.46 drubbing

Stars + Stripes extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over The Equalizer*, rolling to a 113.48-81.46 victory. The Equalizer* got out to a 7.40-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Stars + Stripes after that. They were led by Dalvin Cook (94 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 27 Rec Yds) and Aaron Rodgers (222 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). Austin Ekeler (31.9 points) and Lamar Jackson (15.76) were the leaders for The Equalizer* in defeat. Stars + Stripes (3-2) will look to build on their success against Adrian Beterson, while The Equalizer* (2-3) attempt to get back on track against 🖕🏼.

Matchup Timeline

  Stars + Stripes   The Equalizer*

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 121 yards from scrimmage and running for 2 touchdowns against the Bears, Cook registered 24.1 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 12.89-point projection and was much higher than his 12.14-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #44 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Dalvin Cook

Top Player Comparison

Stars + Stripes
Points
% of total points 113.48
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
24.1
12.89
21.2%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
16.88
18.77
14.9%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
15
8.63
13.2%
4
Marquise Brown
WR
13.8
9.44
12.2%
The Equalizer*
Points
% of total points 81.46
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
31.9
12.65
39.2%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
15.76
25.08
19.3%
3
Deebo Samuel
WR
9.2
12.32
11.3%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
8
12.06
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Courtland Sutton had a 51-yard catch for The Equalizer*, helping The Equalizer* to a 7.40-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Austin Ekeler had a 71-yard run for The Equalizer*, who trailed 73.78-48.50 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Marquise Brown had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Stars + Stripes to contribute to a 113.48-65.70 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Stars + Stripes   The Equalizer*

StatSmack

Stars + Stripes must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (113.48) than their season average (89.57).
Stars + Stripes are on fire, winning three in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Stars + Stripes (3-2) have a better record than The Equalizer* (2-3).
Stars + Stripes are clutch masters, with more close wins than The Equalizer* (1 vs 0).
By position, Stars + Stripes have outscored The Equalizer* at WR, K, and DEF this season.
Stars + Stripes has a higher average scoring margin (3) than The Equalizer* this season (3).
There's not much good to say about The Equalizer* this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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