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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Kastani Packers
3-2 123.26
96.43
 
VS
proj
Wizardos Tiburones
93.36 2-3
110.63

Kastani Packers knock off Wizardos Tiburones in 123.26-93.36 drubbing

Kastani Packers exceeded their projected point total, rolling to a 123.26-93.36 victory over Wizardos Tiburones, who fell short of projections. Kastani Packers took a 19.56-point lead on Thursday behind Russell Wilson (11.16 points) and Michael Pittman Jr. (8.4) and never let go of it. Carson Wentz (22.86 points) and Stefon Diggs (20.2) did everything they could for Wizardos Tiburones in the loss. Kastani Packers (3-2) will look to notch another W against Little Pine, while Wizardos Tiburones (2-3) attempt to get back on track against OleOle Royal Stars.

Matchup Timeline

  Kastani Packers   Wizardos Tiburones

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 23 points against their 5.96-point projection. During a 22-10 win over the Rams, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 323 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Cowboys defense ranks #81 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Kastani Packers
Points
% of total points 123.26
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
33.9
14.92
27.5%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
23
5.96
18.7%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
17.1
11.19
13.9%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
15.3
10.17
12.4%
Wizardos Tiburones
Points
% of total points 93.36
1
Carson Wentz
QB
22.86
18.21
24.5%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
20.2
18.42
21.6%
3
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
14
9.23
15%
4
David Njoku
TE
11.8
8.03
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 51-yard pass for Kastani Packers, helping the team to a 19.56-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Kastani Packers who claimed the lead, 100.26-88.66. Austin Ekeler had a 71-yard run for Kastani Packers, while DK Metcalf had a 50-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Carson Wentz had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 30-yard touchdown pass for Wizardos Tiburones, while Stefon Diggs had a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Kastani Packers   Wizardos Tiburones

Game Notes

Five of the nine starting players on Kastani Packers exceeded their projected point totals.
Wizardos Tiburones lost despite five of their nine starters scoring more than their points projection.
Kastani Packers won despite starting Dalton Schultz, who scored zero points.
Kastani Packers put up more points than their season scoring average (97.75) while Wizardos Tiburones fell short of theirs (101.19).
Kastani Packers scored more points than their projected total, while Wizardos Tiburones failed to reach their projection.
The matchup's 29.9-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
In blowout games this season, Kastani Packers moves to (1-1), while Wizardos Tiburones falls to (2-2).
Despite the loss, Carson Wentz recorded 22.86 points, the fourth-best score for a signal-caller this week.

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