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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Sidney Dak Prescott
3-2 229.1
177.24
 
VS
proj
The Lone Hater
141.3 2-3
168.26

Sidney Dak Prescott knock off The Lone Hater in 229.1-141.3 beatdown

Despite similar records, Sidney Dak Prescott held a big season point advantage over The Lone Hater coming into this one (952-708), and they lived up to their reputation with a convincing win, rolling to a 229.1-141.3 victory. The Lone Hater pulled out to a 10.6-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Sidney Dak Prescott after that. They were led by Derrick Henry (38.4 points) and Tyler Lockett (32.8). Alvin Kamara (36.8 points) and Kyler Murray (25.9) carried the flag for The Lone Hater in the loss. Sidney Dak Prescott improve to 3-2 on the season, while The Lone Hater fall to 2-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Sidney Dak Prescott   The Lone Hater

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lockett scored 32.8 points against the Saints in Week 5 to more-than-double his 13.18-point projection. He caught 5 passes for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Sidney Dak Prescott this week. Next week, Lockett will face the Cardinals.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Sidney Dak Prescott
Points
% of total points 229.1
1
Derrick Henry
RB
38.4
23.83
16.8%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
32.8
13.18
14.3%
3
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
32.4
18.41
14.1%
4
Lamar Jackson
QB
25.3
37.41
11%
The Lone Hater
Points
% of total points 141.3
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
36.8
21.02
26%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
25.9
30.1
18.3%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
21.6
14.24
15.3%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
18
17.27
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Sidney Dak Prescott boasted a 122.8-76.4 lead. For Sidney Dak Prescott, Tyler Lockett had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 35-yard touchdown catch. Alvin Kamara had a 54-yard catch for The Lone Hater, while DK Metcalf had a 50-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Sidney Dak Prescott who claimed the lead, 169.2-106.3. For Sidney Dak Prescott, Jeff Wilson Jr. had a 41-yard run. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for The Lone Hater with a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Justin Tucker had a 58-yard field goal for Sidney Dak Prescott, contributing to a 229.1-134.3 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Sidney Dak Prescott   The Lone Hater

StatSmack

Sidney Dak Prescott must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (229.1) than their season average (190.43).
We heard scoring helps you win. Sidney Dak Prescott are doing a better job of that, averaging 190.43 versus The Lone Hater's 141.53.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Sidney Dak Prescott (3-2) have a better record than The Lone Hater (2-3).
Once Sidney Dak Prescott put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Lone Hater (2 vs 1).
Sidney Dak Prescott should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than The Lone Hater (4 vs 1).
Sidney Dak Prescott have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than The Lone Hater (26 vs 17).
The Lone Hater have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Sidney Dak Prescott (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Sidney Dak Prescott have outscored The Lone Hater at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
Sidney Dak Prescott don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Sidney Dak Prescott had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for The Lone Hater (3).
Don't worry The Lone Hater, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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