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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
FANTASY GURU
1-3 382.49
332.27
 
VS
proj
Donald's Team
327.48 1-3
343.24

FANTASY GURU earn win over Donald's Team, 382.49-327.48

FANTASY GURU exceeded expectations, securing a 382.49-327.48 win over Donald's Team, who fell short of projections. FANTASY GURU earned an early 17.93-point lead on Thursday. Donald's Team came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Rashaad Penny (52.08 points) and Nick Chubb (47.55). Not to be deterred, FANTASY GURU rallied later that afternoon, as Davante Adams (48.7 points) and Baker Mayfield (38.13) put them back ahead once and for all. FANTASY GURU (1-3) will look to add to their success against Jeffrey's Boss Team, while Donald's Team (1-3) take on The Devils in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  FANTASY GURU   Donald's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Harris was one of seven starters to overachieve for FANTASY GURU this week. He scored 37.35 points (86 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) in a 27-24 lost to the Packers to beat his 23.29-point projection. Harris ranks #62 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Damien Harris

Top Player Comparison

FANTASY GURU
Points
% of total points 382.49
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
73.8
26.82
19.3%
2
Davante Adams
WR
48.7
36.82
12.7%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
45.9
29.04
12%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
38.13
44.21
10%
Donald's Team
Points
% of total points 327.48
1
Rashaad Penny
RB
52.08
31.38
15.9%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
47.55
35.55
14.5%
3
Kirk Cousins
QB
46.2
49.9
14.1%
4
Breece Hall
RB
40.65
29.03
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tyler Boyd had a 43-yard catch for FANTASY GURU, contributing to a 17.93-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Donald's Team who claimed the lead, 294.68-212.41. T.J. Hockenson had a 32-yard touchdown catch and an 81-yard catch for FANTASY GURU, while Justin Fields had a 56-yard pass. Meanwhile, Rashaad Penny had a 41-yard touchdown run and a 36-yard touchdown run for Donald's Team, while Nick Chubb had a 28-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
DeVante Parker had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Donald's Team, who trailed 336.59-327.48 after the late afternoon action.

Points By Position

  FANTASY GURU   Donald's Team

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. FANTASY GURU scored more points in this one (382.49) than their season average (340.39).
FANTASY GURU are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Donald's Team (0 vs 1).
FANTASY GURU should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Donald's Team (2 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Donald's Team - they’ve made more transactions (3) than FANTASY GURU (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, FANTASY GURU have outscored Donald's Team at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Hey Donald's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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