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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Desired's Team
3-2 164.36
157.57
 
VS
proj
Woverines
149.44 2-3
172.05

Woverines fall short of predictions, succumb to Desired's Team, 164.36-149.44

Woverines fell short of projections, as Desired's Team rallied for a 164.36-149.44 victory. Desired's Team trailed 136.64-129.78 heading into Sunday night, but the squad roared back behind Hayden Hurst, who caught 6 passes for 53 yards and a touchdown for 17.3 points, and Joe Burrow, who passed for 217 yards and a touchdown (17.28 points). Tyler Lockett (5 Rec, 104 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Geno Smith (268 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds) did their part for Woverines in defeat. Desired's Team (3-2) will look to keep it rolling against Sleestack's Team, while Woverines (2-3) will try to get back in the win column against COLTastrophe.

Matchup Timeline

  Desired's Team   Woverines

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 38 points against their 18.93-point projection. In a 22-10 win over the Rams, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 323 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Cowboys defense ranks #81 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Desired's Team
Points
% of total points 164.36
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
38
18.93
23.1%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
25.9
24.41
15.8%
3
Hayden Hurst
TE
17.3
8.61
10.5%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
17.28
19.34
10.5%
Woverines
Points
% of total points 149.44
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
27.4
11.8
18.3%
2
Geno Smith
QB
24.02
16.64
16.1%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
23.4
17.94
15.7%
4
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
18.02
15.27
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Geno Smith teamed up with Tyler Lockett on multiple big plays for Woverines: a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 35-yard touchdown pass. Smith also lit up the scoreboard with a 50-yard touchdown pass to contribute to an 83.62-34.68 lead for Woverines.
Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Desired's Team, who trailed 136.64-129.78 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Desired's Team   Woverines

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Desired's Team scored more in this matchup (164.36) than their season average (149.24).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Desired's Team (3-2) have a better record than Woverines (2-3).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Desired's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (307.76) than Woverines (357.74).
Desired's Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Woverines (0 vs 1).
By position, Desired's Team have outscored Woverines at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hey Woverines, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Desired's Team
You know what, Desired's Team, we do admire the confidence. It takes real gumption to deploy a player with zero points (Mack Hollins), while still earning the win. We just ask you to please keep that flashy, show-off type of stuff to the early regular season. Can you imagine how silly we'd look if we let it happen in the playoffs?
Woverines
Well, Woverines, Week 5's problem was pretty easy to identify. Going with Tee Higgins in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?