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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Shelly’s Ballers
4-1 196.07
143.26
 
VS
proj
Olivia's Outstanding Team
100.67 1-4
140.67

Shelly’s Ballers climb into top spot in 196.07-100.67 blowout

Shelly’s Ballers ascended into first place in Kingfish Fantasy Football with a dominant win over Olivia's Outstanding Team, cruising to a 196.07-100.67 victory. Shelly’s Ballers took a 5.57-point lead on Thursday behind Russell Wilson (16.47 points) and never looked back. Joe Burrow (27.07 points) and David Njoku (14.8) led the way for Olivia's Outstanding Team in defeat. Shelly’s Ballers (4-1) will look to build on their success against brian's special team, while Olivia's Outstanding Team (1-4) will attempt to get back in the win column against Kinch Killing Kids.

Matchup Timeline

  Shelly’s Ballers   Olivia's Outstanding Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lockett caught 5 passes for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Seahawks lost to the Saints 39-32. In doing so, he put up 42.4 points and more-than-tripled his scoring projection, the third-highest percent increase of any WR in the league this season. Lockett will play the Cardinals next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Shelly’s Ballers
Points
% of total points 196.07
1
Gabe Davis
WR
62.1
14.67
31.7%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
44.4
19
22.6%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
42.4
12.73
21.6%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
16.47
32.45
8.4%
Olivia's Outstanding Team
Points
% of total points 100.67
1
Joe Burrow
QB
27.07
35.84
26.9%
2
David Njoku
TE
14.8
9.92
14.7%
3
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
14.4
11.91
14.3%
4
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
10.9
14.97
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 51-yard pass for Shelly’s Ballers, helping to stake the team to a 16.47-10.90 lead.
Sunday Early
Gabe Davis had a 98-yard touchdown catch and a 62-yard touchdown catch for Shelly’s Ballers, while Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 35-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 191.07-57.30 lead for Shelly’s Ballers.

Points By Position

  Shelly’s Ballers   Olivia's Outstanding Team

StatSmack

Shelly’s Ballers must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (196.07) than their season average (152.42).
We heard scoring helps you win. Olivia's Outstanding Team need some help then, averaging just 115.53 versus Shelly’s Ballers's 152.42.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Shelly’s Ballers (4-1) have a better record than Olivia's Outstanding Team (1-4).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Shelly’s Ballers has left fewer points on the bench this season (185.3) than Olivia's Outstanding Team (409.54).
Once Shelly’s Ballers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Olivia's Outstanding Team (3 vs 1).
Shelly’s Ballers see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Olivia's Outstanding Team (0).
Shelly’s Ballers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Olivia's Outstanding Team (2 vs 1).
Shelly’s Ballers have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Olivia's Outstanding Team (18 vs 14).
By position, Shelly’s Ballers have outscored Olivia's Outstanding Team at RB and WR this season.
Shelly’s Ballers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 38 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Shelly’s Ballers had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Olivia's Outstanding Team (0).
Hey Olivia's Outstanding Team, 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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