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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
MoFoS
3-0 200.95
145.13
 
VS
proj
DOOMSDAY
200.8 1-2
138.43

MoFoS beat DOOMSDAY to remain unbeaten in 200.95-200.80 cliff-hanger

MoFoS won their third game in a row to open the season with a close victory over DOOMSDAY, eking out a 200.95-200.80 win. DOOMSDAY had a chance to come from behind late afternoon on Sunday, but it wasn't to be. MoFoS led 151.50-154.50 after the early action and held on for the win despite a combined 46.3 points from three players on Sunday afternoon for DOOMSDAY. MoFoS were led by T.J. Hockenson (8 Rec, 179 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Dameon Pierce (131 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). MoFoS (3-0) will look to keep it rolling against DOE4 President, while DOOMSDAY (1-2) face ReEL'm iN in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  MoFoS   DOOMSDAY

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Pierce was one of seven starters to overachieve for MoFoS this week. He scored 30.9 points (131 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) in a 34-24 lost to the Chargers to nearly triple his 10.51-point projection. Pierce ranks #53 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Dameon Pierce

Top Player Comparison

MoFoS
Points
% of total points 200.95
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
49.9
12.2
24.8%
2
Dameon Pierce
RB
30.9
10.51
15.4%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
28.7
14.34
14.3%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
24.95
22.33
12.4%
DOOMSDAY
Points
% of total points 200.8
1
Geno Smith
QB
39.9
17.98
19.9%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
36
18
17.9%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
35.9
18.11
17.9%
4
Allen Lazard
WR
22.6
12.18
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Thursday, but after the dust settled, DOOMSDAY had a 35.90-16.90 lead. For MoFoS, Evan McPherson had a 57-yard field goal. Tyreek Hill made the highlight reel for DOOMSDAY with a 64-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was DOOMSDAY who grabbed the lead, 154.50-151.50. T.J. Hockenson had a 32-yard touchdown catch and an 81-yard catch for MoFoS, while Dameon Pierce had a 75-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Geno Smith had a 54-yard pass for DOOMSDAY, while Justin Jefferson had a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray hit Marquise Brown for a 23-yard touchdown pass for MoFoS, helping MoFoS to a 200.95-200.80 lead.

Points By Position

  MoFoS   DOOMSDAY

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. MoFoS scored less in this one (200.95) than their season average of 225.28.
MoFoS are on fire, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. MoFoS are doing a better job of that, averaging 225.28 versus DOOMSDAY's 203.88.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. MoFoS (3-0) have a better record than DOOMSDAY (1-2).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. MoFoS has left fewer points on the bench this season (79.8) than DOOMSDAY (92.3).
MoFoS play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than DOOMSDAY (1).
MoFoS have the clutch gene, with more close wins than DOOMSDAY (1 vs 0).
MoFoS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than DOOMSDAY (3 vs 2).
MoFoS have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than DOOMSDAY (17 vs 12).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of DOOMSDAY - they’ve made more transactions (4) than MoFoS (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, MoFoS have outscored DOOMSDAY at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
MoFoS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for MoFoS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for DOOMSDAY (3).
Don't worry DOOMSDAY, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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