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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Pogues Mahone
4-1 654.5
553.8
 
VS
proj
Garbaggio
515.8 0-5
520

Pogues Mahone knock off Garbaggio for third straight win, 654.5-515.8

Pogues Mahone extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Garbaggio, earning a 654.5-515.8 victory. Garbaggio nabbed a 50.4-point lead on Thursday, but Pogues Mahone held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Rhamondre Stevenson (141.1 points) and Devin Lloyd (78). The New England Patriots defense (0 Pts Allowed, 312 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and Tyler Lockett (5 Rec, 104 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) did everything they could for Garbaggio in the loss. Pogues Mahone (4-1) will look to add to their success against My Team, while Garbaggio (0-5) will try to get their first W against Eau Rouge Poutine Co.

Matchup Timeline

  Pogues Mahone   Garbaggio

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Stevenson (161 Rush Yds, 14 Rec Yds) scored 141.1 points in a 29-0 win over the Lions in Week 5. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 44.61-point projection and was much higher than his 61.7-point season scoring average. Stevenson ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Rhamondre Stevenson

Top Player Comparison

Pogues Mahone
Points
% of total points 654.5
1
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
141.1
44.61
21.6%
2
Devin Lloyd
LB
78
71.65
11.9%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
74.3
75.93
11.4%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
71.5
55.2
10.9%
Garbaggio
Points
% of total points 515.8
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
124.2
57.28
24.1%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
84.4
34.46
16.4%
3
Christian Kirksey
LB
55
62.33
10.7%
4
Bobby Wagner
LB
47
68.54
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Russell Wilson had a 51-yard pass for Garbaggio, helping Garbaggio to a 50.4-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Pogues Mahone boasted a 495.4-372.2 lead. Rhamondre Stevenson had a 49-yard run for Pogues Mahone, while Mike Evans had a 40-yard catch. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Garbaggio with a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 35-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Derek Carr had a 58-yard touchdown pass and a 48-yard touchdown pass for Pogues Mahone on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Pogues Mahone   Garbaggio

StatSmack

Pogues Mahone must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (654.5) than their season average (613.08).
Get on their level! Garbaggio have lost their last five matchups, while Pogues Mahone have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Pogues Mahone are doing a better job of that, averaging 613.08 versus Garbaggio's 560.38.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Pogues Mahone (4-1) have a better record than Garbaggio (0-5).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Garbaggio has left more points on the bench this season (480.5) than Pogues Mahone (444.4).
Pogues Mahone laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Garbaggio (0).
Pogues Mahone should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Garbaggio (4 vs 2).
By position, Pogues Mahone have outscored Garbaggio at QB, RB, TE, and IDP this season.
Pogues Mahone has a higher average scoring margin (58) than Garbaggio this season (-170).
The starters for Pogues Mahone had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Garbaggio (3).
Hey Garbaggio, 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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