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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
GrundlePimp
3-2 142.15
110.59
 
VS
proj
Da Bears
120.4 1-4
113.54

GrundlePimp come back to defeat Da Bears in 142.15-120.40 romp

GrundlePimp brought their A game, cruising to a 142.15-120.40 victory over Da Bears. GrundlePimp grabbed an early 9.90-point lead on Thursday. Da Bears came back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by Kyler Murray (20.7 points) and Marquise Brown (17.8). Unphased, GrundlePimp made a run when it mattered most on Monday night, as Davante Adams (25.9 points) and Derek Carr (24.35) put them back on top for good. GrundlePimp (3-2) will look to build on their success against Pull Out Game, while Da Bears (1-4) attempt to get some positive momentum against Sprint Right Option.

Matchup Timeline

  GrundlePimp   Da Bears

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Adams (3 Rec, 124 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 25.9 points in a 30-29 lost to the Chiefs in Week 5. His scoring output was 80.2% more than his 14.37-point projection and was much higher than his 17.18-point season scoring average. Adams ranks #22 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Davante Adams

Top Player Comparison

GrundlePimp
Points
% of total points 142.15
1
Davante Adams
WR
25.9
14.37
18.2%
2
Derek Carr
QB
24.35
22.39
17.1%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
20.4
14.25
14.4%
4
Dameon Pierce
RB
18.8
11.59
13.2%
Da Bears
Points
% of total points 120.4
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
33.9
14.92
28.2%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
20.7
26.14
17.2%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
17.8
12.38
14.8%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
13.2
10.1
11%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Courtland Sutton had a 51-yard catch for GrundlePimp, contributing to a 9.90-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, GrundlePimp became the proud owner of a 77.60-63.90 lead. Alvin Kamara had a 54-yard catch for GrundlePimp, while Rhamondre Stevenson had a 49-yard run. Meanwhile, Austin Ekeler had a 71-yard run for Da Bears, while Wil Lutz had a 56-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray hit Marquise Brown for a 25-yard touchdown pass for Da Bears, helping Da Bears to a 120.40-77.60 lead.
Monday
Derek Carr hit Davante Adams on multiple big plays for GrundlePimp: a 58-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard touchdown pass on Monday night, helping propel GrundlePimp to the win.

Points By Position

  GrundlePimp   Da Bears

Game Notes

Six of the nine starting players on GrundlePimp scored higher than their projected point totals.
Da Bears had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
The matchup's 21.75-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
GrundlePimp moves to (1-2) in blowout games this season, while Da Bears falls to (0-2).
Despite the loss, Austin Ekeler put up 33.9 points, the top overall score for a RB this year.

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