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Week 4

Weekly
Grade
Dukes
2-2 96.4
93.6
 
VS
proj
Slinks Mayhem
95.66 2-2
106.66

Dukes come back to defeat Slinks Mayhem in 96.40-95.66 battle

Despite identical records, Slinks Mayhem held a substantial season point advantage over Dukes coming into this one (448-330). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Dukes coming from behind to earn a 96.40-95.66 win. After trailing 88.96-75.40 heading into Monday night, Dukes came storming back behind the San Francisco 49ers defense, who allowed only 9 points, surrendered 257 yards, and forced 2 turnovers for 21 points. Patrick Mahomes (249 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 34 Rush Yds) and Travis Kelce (9 Rec, 92 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Slinks Mayhem in defeat. Dukes (2-2) will look to earn another W against Texans rebuild, while Slinks Mayhem (2-2) will try to get back in the win column against BridgeBurners.

Matchup Timeline

  Dukes   Slinks Mayhem

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 9 points, surrendering 257 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Rams, the 49ers defense scored 21 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 7.07-point projection and was much higher than their 12.25-point season scoring average. The 49ers defense ranks #63 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Dukes
Points
% of total points 96.4
1
Tom Brady
QB
25.4
19.24
26.3%
2
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
21
7.07
21.8%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
18.4
10.79
19.1%
4
Justin Tucker
K
11
9.29
11.4%
Slinks Mayhem
Points
% of total points 95.66
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
24.36
22.42
25.5%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
19.7
13.45
20.6%
3
Breece Hall
RB
14.8
9.26
15.5%
4
Chris Boswell
K
12
8.09
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Dukes owned a 46.10-44.90 lead. DK Metcalf had a 54-yard catch for Dukes, while Justin Tucker had a 51-yard field goal. Chris Boswell made the highlight reel for Slinks Mayhem with a 59-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Dukes   Slinks Mayhem

StatSmack

Dukes must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (96.4) than their season average (82.46).
Dukes see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Slinks Mayhem (0).
Dukes have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Slinks Mayhem (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Slinks Mayhem - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Dukes (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Dukes have outscored Slinks Mayhem at DEF this season.
Hey Slinks Mayhem, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Dukes
Week 5 will pit a couple of winning streaks against one other, as Dukes (2-2) are riding a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Texans rebuild, 3-1), have won their last three in a row. Four weeks into the season, Dukes have posted the league's lowest point total while Texans rebuild (120.99 PPG) are ranked first. Over the last three weeks, Dukes have scored 81.21 points per game, while Texans rebuild have averaged 127.35 per contest.
Slinks Mayhem
Two teams sporting matching 2-2 records, fifth-place Slinks Mayhem are set to battle eighth-place BridgeBurners in Week 5. Four weeks into the 2022 season, Slinks Mayhem have accumulated the fourth-most points in the league. BridgeBurners (93.68 PPG) are ranked ninth. Over the last three weeks, Slinks Mayhem has put up 103.85 points per game, while BridgeBurners has averaged 88.83 per contest.