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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Kevin's Standout Team
2-3 112.14
104.28
 
VS
proj
STINGERS
98.52 1-4
109.33

Kevin's Standout Team hand STINGERS fourth consecutive loss, 112.14-98.52

Kevin's Standout Team earned a 112.14-98.52 victory to hand STINGERS their fourth consecutive loss. STINGERS earned a 1.30-point lead on Thursday, but Kevin's Standout Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Dalvin Cook, who racked up 121 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 25.1 points, and Tom Brady, who passed for 351 yards and a touchdown (19.74 points). Gabe Davis (30.6 points) and Travis Kelce (30) led the way for STINGERS in the loss. Kevin's Standout Team (2-3) will look to get another win against BULLDOG, while STINGERS (1-4) will attempt to get some positive momentum against bobtoo999's Optimal Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Kevin's Standout Team   STINGERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cook (94 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 27 Rec Yds) scored 25.1 points against the Bears in Week 5. His scoring output was 77% more than his 14.18-point projection and was much higher than his 13.24-point season scoring average. Cook ranks #44 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
Dalvin Cook

Top Player Comparison

Kevin's Standout Team
Points
% of total points 112.14
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
25.1
14.18
22.4%
2
Tom Brady
QB
19.74
20.74
17.6%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
17.1
11.19
15.2%
4
David Montgomery
RB
16.2
10.56
14.4%
STINGERS
Points
% of total points 98.52
1
Gabe Davis
WR
30.6
11.35
31.1%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
30
14.84
30.5%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
14.42
21.1
14.6%
4
Miles Sanders
RB
7.4
12.86
7.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Kevin's Standout Team boasted a 102.24-61.12 lead. Tom Brady teamed up with Mike Evans for a 40-yard pass for Kevin's Standout Team. Gabe Davis made the highlight reel for STINGERS with a 98-yard touchdown catch and a 62-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Kevin's Standout Team   STINGERS

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Kevin's Standout Team scored more points in this matchup (112.14) than their season average (95.49).
STINGERS are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last four matchups.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kevin's Standout Team (2-3) have a better record than STINGERS (1-4).
You can't win if you don't play. Kevin's Standout Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (228) than STINGERS (250.36).
Kevin's Standout Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than STINGERS (2 vs 1).
By position, Kevin's Standout Team have outscored STINGERS at WR, K, and DEF this season.
Hey STINGERS, 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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