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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Show me your TD’s
3-2 170.52
128.31
 
VS
proj
Tatanka
139.98 1-4
142.99

Show me your TD’s top predictions, defeat Tatanka in 170.52-139.98 beatdown

Show me your TD’s stepped up and exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 170.52-139.98 victory over Tatanka, who fell short of projections. There was very little drama in the matchup, as Show me your TD’s earned a 63.36-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 74.16 points from Josh Allen (424 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 42 Rush Yds) and Rhamondre Stevenson (161 Rush Yds, 14 Rec Yds). Patrick Mahomes (27.78 points) and Marquise Brown (23.3) were the leaders for Tatanka in the loss. Show me your TD’s (3-2) will look to sustain their winning ways against Magical Skol Bus, while Tatanka (1-4) attempt to get back in the win column against SuckMikeDitka.

Matchup Timeline

  Show me your TD’s   Tatanka

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense (0 Pts Allowed, 312 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 22 points against the Lions in Week 5. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.5-point projection and was much higher than their 9.8-point season scoring average. The Patriots defense ranks #100 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Show me your TD’s
Points
% of total points 170.52
1
Josh Allen
QB
47.66
24.13
27.9%
2
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
26.5
14.16
15.5%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
22
6.5
12.9%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
20.6
13.82
12.1%
Tatanka
Points
% of total points 139.98
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
27.78
22.4
19.8%
2
Marquise Brown
WR
23.3
15.67
16.6%
3
Chris Olave
WR
18.9
15.45
13.5%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
18.8
12.55
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Show me your TD’s became the proud owner of a 141.96-78.60 lead. Josh Allen had a 98-yard touchdown pass and a 62-yard touchdown pass for Show me your TD’s, while Rhamondre Stevenson had a 49-yard run. DK Metcalf made the highlight reel for Tatanka with a 50-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Marquise Brown had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Tatanka, who trailed 141.96-112.20 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Show me your TD’s   Tatanka

StatSmack

Show me your TD’s must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (170.52) than their season average (145.78).
We heard scoring helps you win. Show me your TD’s are doing a better job of that, averaging 145.78 versus Tatanka's 130.66.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Show me your TD’s (3-2) have a better record than Tatanka (1-4).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Show me your TD’s has left fewer points on the bench this season (261.38) than Tatanka (291.58).
In dire times, at least Show me your TD’s keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Tatanka (1 vs 2).
Show me your TD’s laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Tatanka (0).
Show me your TD’s should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Tatanka (3 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Tatanka - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Show me your TD’s (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Show me your TD’s have outscored Tatanka at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Show me your TD’s has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Tatanka this season (-12).
The starters for Show me your TD’s had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Tatanka (2).
There's not much good to say about Tatanka this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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