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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Espiritu de Noches
4-1 117.2
115.55
 
VS
proj
Dcchick
106.28 1-4
92.33

Espiritu de Noches defeat Dcchick for third straight win, 117.20-106.28

Espiritu de Noches extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Dcchick, earning a 117.20-106.28 victory. Dcchick nabbed a 5.08-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Espiritu de Noches held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by James Conner (110 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 75 Rec Yds) and Deshaun Watson (375 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 40 Rush Yds). Isaiah Crowell (29.6 points) and Aaron Rodgers (28.68) did everything they could for Dcchick in the loss. Espiritu de Noches (4-1) will look to rack up another win against Maria's Team, while Dcchick (1-4) take on NettieC's Neat Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Espiritu de Noches   Dcchick

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Conner overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 32.5 points against his 16.44-point projection. In a 41-17 win over the Falcons, he racked up 185 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns. Conner ranks #18 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bengals next week.
James Conner

Top Player Comparison

Espiritu de Noches
Points
% of total points 117.2
1
James Conner
RB
32.5
16.44
27.7%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
22
21.91
18.8%
3
Robert Woods
WR
17
11.82
14.5%
4
Ryan Succop
K
16
8.8
13.7%
Dcchick
Points
% of total points 106.28
1
Isaiah Crowell
RB
29.6
9.42
27.9%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
28.68
21.1
27%
3
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
12
9.11
11.3%
4
Jimmy Graham
TE
10.6
10.37
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Dcchick boasted a 94.88-89.80 lead. Ryan Succop had a 54-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Espiritu de Noches, while Robert Woods had a 56-yard run. Meanwhile, Isaiah Crowell had a 77-yard touchdown run and a 54-yard run for Dcchick, while Aaron Rodgers had a 54-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Deshaun Watson had a 49-yard pass for Espiritu de Noches to contribute to a 111.80-106.28 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Espiritu de Noches   Dcchick

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Espiritu de Noches have won three straight weeks, while Dcchick have dropped their last four.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dcchick need some help then, averaging just 96.91 versus Espiritu de Noches's 116.24.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Espiritu de Noches (4-1) have a better record than Dcchick (1-4).
Even the computers think Espiritu de Noches have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (118.2) than Dcchick (103.55).
Once Espiritu de Noches put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dcchick (3 vs 0).
Espiritu de Noches are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Dcchick (0 vs 1).
Espiritu de Noches should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Dcchick (4 vs 2).
By position, Espiritu de Noches have outscored Dcchick at RB and WR this season.
Espiritu de Noches don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Espiritu de Noches had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Dcchick (3).
Hey Dcchick, 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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