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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
HUNGRY DOG
3-1 107.98
104.33
 
VS
proj
Tools On Stools
43.45 2-2
105.29

Tools On Stools come up short of predictions, succumb to HUNGRY DOG in 107.98-43.45 drubbing

Tools On Stools failed to rise to the occasion, as HUNGRY DOG rolled to a 107.98-43.45 win. It didn't take long to learn who would lead the way in the matchup, as HUNGRY DOG took a 28.08-point lead on Thursday behind standout performances from Joe Burrow (23.88 points) and Ja'Marr Chase (8.1). Khalil Herbert (77 Rush Yds, 24 Rec Yds) and Carson Wentz (170 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) did everything they could for Tools On Stools in the loss. HUNGRY DOG (3-1) will look to earn another W against IncubatingEagles, while Tools On Stools (2-2) will meet Very inTimidating in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  HUNGRY DOG   Tools On Stools

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 28-25 win over the Saints, Jefferson scored 21 points to beat his 12.12-point projection. He caught 10 passes for 147 yards to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on HUNGRY DOG this week. Next week, Jefferson will go up against the Bears.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

HUNGRY DOG
Points
% of total points 107.98
1
Joe Burrow
QB
23.88
23.45
22.1%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
21
12.12
19.4%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
15.2
10.38
14.1%
4
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
9.8
11.71
9.1%
Tools On Stools
Points
% of total points 43.45
1
Khalil Herbert
RB
10.1
11.25
23.2%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
8.9
20.09
20.5%
3
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
8.75
11.71
20.1%
4
Jaylen Waddle
WR
3.9
10.82
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Joe Burrow had a 59-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for HUNGRY DOG, helping the team to a 31.98-3.90 lead.
Sunday Early
Justin Jefferson had a 41-yard catch for HUNGRY DOG, helping the team to a 76.08-28.00 lead.

Points By Position

  HUNGRY DOG   Tools On Stools

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. HUNGRY DOG scored more in this matchup (107.98) than their season average (96.93).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. HUNGRY DOG (3-1) have a better record than Tools On Stools (2-2).
Even the machines think HUNGRY DOG have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (111.37) than Tools On Stools (105.59).
Once HUNGRY DOG put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tools On Stools (2 vs 0).
By position, HUNGRY DOG have outscored Tools On Stools at QB, WR, and TE this season.
HUNGRY DOG has a higher average scoring margin (12) than Tools On Stools this season (-15).
The starters for HUNGRY DOG had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Tools On Stools (0).
Don't worry Tools On Stools, 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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