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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Mr. McGibblets
4-1 123.31
108.84
 
VS
proj
Leatherneck
115.03 1-4
118.03

Mr. McGibblets defy predictions, come back to knock off Leatherneck, 123.31-115.03

Mr. McGibblets showed up, rallying to earn a 123.31-115.03 victory over Leatherneck, who fell short of projections. Trailing 100.53-100.01 heading into Sunday night, Mr. McGibblets charged back behind Mark Andrews, who caught 8 passes for 89 yards and a touchdown for 18.9 points, and J.K. Dobbins, who ran for 44 yards (4.4 points). Jalen Hurts (24.93 points) and Alvin Kamara (22.4) did everything they could for Leatherneck in defeat. Mr. McGibblets (4-1) will look to sustain their momentum against Sacktown, while Leatherneck (1-4) attempt to get back on track against TeamyMcTeamface.

Matchup Timeline

  Mr. McGibblets   Leatherneck

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Folk (5-5 FG, 44 long, 2-2 XP) scored 18 points against the Lions in Week 5. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.57-point projection and was much higher than his 8-point season scoring average. Folk ranks #10 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Browns next week.
Nick Folk

Top Player Comparison

Mr. McGibblets
Points
% of total points 123.31
1
Josh Allen
QB
44.31
26.39
35.9%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
18.9
13.99
15.3%
3
Nick Folk
K
18
8.57
14.6%
4
Michael Carter
RB
16.3
8.83
13.2%
Leatherneck
Points
% of total points 115.03
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
24.93
24.57
21.7%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
22.4
14.25
19.5%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
19
12.63
16.5%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
17.1
11.19
14.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Mr. McGibblets became the proud owner of a 92.01-44.60 lead. For Mr. McGibblets, Josh Allen had a 98-yard touchdown pass and a 62-yard touchdown pass. Alvin Kamara made the highlight reel for Leatherneck with a 54-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Mr. McGibblets   Leatherneck

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Leatherneck need some help then, averaging just 99.78 versus Mr. McGibblets's 119.46.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Mr. McGibblets (4-1) have a better record than Leatherneck (1-4).
Even the computers think Mr. McGibblets have better players. They have a higher projected points average (119.69) than Leatherneck (112.21).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Mr. McGibblets has left fewer points on the bench this season (203.26) than Leatherneck (232.45).
Mr. McGibblets don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Leatherneck (3 vs 1).
Mr. McGibblets are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Leatherneck (0 vs 2).
Mr. McGibblets should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Leatherneck (4 vs 0).
By position, Mr. McGibblets have outscored Leatherneck at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Mr. McGibblets don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Mr. McGibblets had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Leatherneck (1).
Hey Leatherneck, 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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