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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Cracklings
1-3 130.12
126.6
 
VS
proj
Turkey Jones
127.84 2-2
133.14

Cracklings come back to defeat Turkey Jones in 130.12-127.84 cliff-hanger

Despite similar records, Turkey Jones held a significant season point advantage over Cracklings coming into this one (601-420). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Cracklings staging an impressive comeback to earn a 130.12-127.84 win. Cracklings trailed 127.84-96.42 heading into Sunday night, but the team roared back behind Mike Evans (22.3 points) and Leonard Fournette (11.4). Jared Goff (378 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Josh Allen (213 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 70 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the top scorers for Turkey Jones in the loss. Cracklings (1-3) will look to keep it rolling against Brown Stains, while Turkey Jones (2-2) face Old Leather Balls in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Cracklings   Turkey Jones

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 26 points, surrendering 338 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Cardinals, the Panthers defense registered 13 points this week. Their scoring output was 67.3% more than their 7.77-point projection and was much higher than their 8.5-point season scoring average. The Panthers defense will face the 49ers next week.
The Carolina Panthers defense

Top Player Comparison

Cracklings
Points
% of total points 130.12
1
Mike Evans
WR
22.3
11.62
17.1%
2
Cooper Rush
QB
21.62
18.73
16.6%
3
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
13
7.77
10%
4
Allen Lazard
WR
11.6
8.22
8.9%
Turkey Jones
Points
% of total points 127.84
1
Jared Goff
QB
38.22
21.14
29.9%
2
Josh Allen
QB
26.52
33
20.7%
3
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
8.9
8.15
7%
4
DeVante Parker
WR
8.4
6.47
6.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tyler Boyd had a 43-yard catch for Cracklings to contribute to a 5.62-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Turkey Jones who grabbed the lead, 107.54-42.84. For Cracklings, Cooper Rush had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. Jared Goff had a 32-yard touchdown pass and an 81-yard pass for Turkey Jones, while Christian Kirk had a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Late
DeVante Parker had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Turkey Jones, helping the team to a 127.84-96.42 lead.

Points By Position

  Cracklings   Turkey Jones

StatSmack

Cracklings must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (130.12) than their season average (105.06).
Cracklings are clutch masters, with more close wins than Turkey Jones (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Turkey Jones - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Cracklings (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Cracklings have outscored Turkey Jones at TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
There's not much good to say about Turkey Jones this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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