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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
Ottis Anderson
5-0 126.2
169.8
 
VS
proj
4th & Schlong
121 3-2
175.6

Offensively challenged Ottis Anderson top 4th & Schlong, 126.2-121.0

Ranking 11th in the league in points scored for the week, Ottis Anderson were lucky to earn a victory against an opponent that had an even worse week, coming out on top with a 126.2-121.0 victory over 4th & Schlong. 4th & Schlong grabbed an 18.9-point lead on Thursday, but Ottis Anderson held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Tom Brady (348 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Marlon Mack (132 Rush Yds, 16 Rec Yds). Patrick Mahomes (20.6 points) and Derrick Henry (15) did everything they could for 4th & Schlong in the loss. Ottis Anderson (5-0) have now won five straight and will look to notch another win against BODs. 4th & Schlong (3-2) will face Rub A Dub Chubb in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Ottis Anderson   4th & Schlong

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crosby (2-2 FG, 38 long, 4-4 XP) scored 11.2 points against the Cowboys in Week 5. His scoring output was 61.2% more than his 6.95-point projection and was higher than his 7.48-point season scoring average. Crosby ranks #8 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Lions next week.
Mason Crosby

Top Player Comparison

Ottis Anderson
Points
% of total points 126.2
1
Tom Brady
QB
28.9
21.26
22.9%
2
Marlon Mack
RB
20.5
13.29
16.2%
3
Antoine Bethea
S
12
8.28
9.5%
4
Mason Crosby
K
11.2
6.95
8.9%
4th & Schlong
Points
% of total points 121
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
20.6
26.98
17%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
15
13.96
12.4%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
13.5
14.38
11.2%
4
Mark Ingram II
RB
12
13.71
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was 4th & Schlong who claimed the lead, 85.9-70.5. For Ottis Anderson, Tom Brady had a 29-yard touchdown pass. Kyle Allen made the highlight reel for 4th & Schlong with a 52-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 27-yard touchdown pass for 4th & Schlong, who trailed 126.2-116.3 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Ottis Anderson   4th & Schlong

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Ottis Anderson scored less in this one (126.2) than their season average of 161.22.
Ottis Anderson are on fire, winning five in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Ottis Anderson (5-0) have a better record than 4th & Schlong (3-2).
You can't win if you don't play. Ottis Anderson has left fewer points on the bench this season (158.8) than 4th & Schlong (400.2).
Once Ottis Anderson put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than 4th & Schlong (1 vs 0).
Ottis Anderson are clutch masters, with more close wins than 4th & Schlong (1 vs 0).
Ottis Anderson have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than 4th & Schlong (33 vs 26).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of 4th & Schlong - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Ottis Anderson (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Ottis Anderson have outscored 4th & Schlong at TE and K this season.
Ottis Anderson don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, second-highest in the league.
Ottis Anderson came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than 4th & Schlong (0).
Don't worry 4th & Schlong, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Ottis Anderson
Week 6 will feature a pair of teams heading in different directions, as Ottis Anderson (5-0) go into the matchup on a five-game winning streak, while their upcoming opposition (BODs, 1-4), have now dropped two in a row. Each of these teams will have multiple players with byes next week, as Marlon Mack, Frank Gore, Nyheim Hines, and Kyle Fuller are off for Ottis Anderson and Allen Robinson II, John Brown, Mitchell Trubisky, and Tyrell Williams are out for BODs. Over the last three weeks, Ottis Anderson have scored 155.6 points per game, while BODs have averaged 137.73 per contest.
4th & Schlong
Week 6 will feature an intriguing matchup between two of the league's top four squads, as fourth-place 4th & Schlong (3-2) faces third-place Rub A Dub Chubb (4-1). Each side has four players with byes next week, as Josh Jacobs, Darren Waller, and Jordan Poyer are off for Rub A Dub Chubb while Derek Carr and Khalil Mack will be out for 4th & Schlong.