GSN Pro Capper Week 5: Morty Mounts Shocking Upset Over GC

Morty; Team 6GODOG (1–4): 121.14

GC; (4–1): 110.16

Team GC Record before week 5 (4-0)

Team GC Roster: B. Mayfield (TB), J. Hill (BAL), J. Cook (BUF), P. Nacua (LAR), Z. Flowers (BAL), D. Kincaid (BUF), M. Pittman (IND), J. Elliot (PHI), Vikings DEF 

Bench Players: D. Maye (NE), J. Jacobs (GB), C. Hubbard (CAR), D. Samuel (WAS), J. Meyers (LV), T. Higgins (CIN) 

Team Morty Record before week 5 (0-4)

Team Morty Roster: J. Daniels (WAS), S. Barkley (PHI), N. Chubb (HOU), D. Smith (PHI), J. Tolbert (DAL), T. Kelce (KC), K. Walker (SEA), J. Bates (DET), Saints DEF 

Bench Players: B. Nix (DEN), J. Ford (CLE), A. Theilen (MIN), D. Moore (CHI), D. London (ATL), Packers (GB) IR: J. Reed (GB)

The Backdrop: David Slays Goliath

All season long, GC was the talk of the league. A 4–0 record, a roster built around a high-ceiling QB/WR combination, and the expectation that they’d dominate most matchups. Morty, meanwhile, came into Week 5 without a single win. Few projected this to be a close contest—and yet here we are.

As the matchup unfolded, it became apparent that Morty’s balanced consistency would outlast GC’s attempts at fireworks. The final margin—Morty’s 121.14 to GC’s 110.16—must go down as one of the most surprising comebacks in the league thus far.

Quarterback Duel: Mayfield’s Brilliance, But Not Enough

GC leaned heavily on Baker Mayfield to continue carrying the squad. And he delivered: in Tampa Bay’s Week 5 win, Mayfield completed 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards and 2 touchdowns, producing one of the most efficient and fantasy-friendly games of his season. 

That stat line, by itself, gives GC a reliable fantasy floor. But in this matchup, Morty’s Jayden Daniels managed to stay within shouting distance. While we don’t have a public stat line for Daniels in your league context, Morty’s final point total implies his performance was strong enough to keep Morty in striking range.

In many fantasy duels, a 25–30 point QB outing can win matchups—but here, it only set the table. Morty’s consistency elsewhere proved decisive.

At the Rubble: RBs & Supporting Cast

GC’s running backs—J. Hill and J. Cook—had tough sledding. Hill’s opportunities were limited by a Ravens offense in disarray, and Cook, though serviceable, lacked the bonus receptions or big breakaway runs to spark a huge fantasy day. Cook's minimal targets and lock-down defense from the New England Patriots crippled Josh Allen and the Bills offense. With Chuba Hubbard out and Josh Jacobs on bye the lack of a solid RB core may have been the X-factor in dethroning GC from an undefeated start through Week 5.

Morty’s backfield, on the other hand, was built for reliability. Saquon Barkley and Nick Chubb, even without big splash plays, contributed steady volumes of touches. The fact that Morty’s total edged above 120 suggests both backs probably logged 12–16 point games each—enough to build the foundation of an upset.

Thus, Morty’s RBs won the “floor battle”: consistency over volatility.

Wide Receivers & TE: Where GC Should’ve Won—but Didn’t

GC’s WR core had the potential to blow open this game. Puka Nacua, riding high usage and volume, almost certainly posted a strong line (7–10 catches, 80–120 yards). Michael Pittman Jr. in flex likely chipped in with a favorable line (perhaps 12–16 points). Zay Flowers, though hampered by a struggling Baltimore offense, would have contributed some baseline value, even if modest.

But the game’s twist came at tight end. Dalton Kincaid produced a breakout in Week 5—he hauled in 6 catches for 108 yards (on 6 targets) and 16.80 fantasy pts in Buffalo’s 23–20 loss to New England. 

That kind of efficient TE performance (especially in PPR) is gold—and in a close matchup like this, it should have given GC a decisive edge.

Morty’s TE, Travis Kelce, likely posted a solid but unspectacular stat line (3–5 catches, moderate yardage). Kelce produced his best fantasy performance of the season however, posting 19.10 fantasy points in the Chiefs' loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night. The fact GC “won” the WR/TE aggregate yet still lost underscores how much the rest of the roster mattered.

Morty’s WRs (D. Smith, J. Tolbert, K. Walker) presumably delivered modest contributions—perhaps 6–10 points each—but no single explosion was necessary. Their combined consistency added up.

Defense & Turnover Margin: Small Edges, Big Difference

GC’s defense (Vikings D/ST) may have had a clean day—some sacks, a turnover or two. Morty’s Saints D, meanwhile, likely capitalized on one or two GC miscues. In a matchup decided by ~11 points, those defensive margins (say +3 to +6 fantasy points) can swing the result.

Given Morty’s final tally of 121.14, it’s plausible the defense and special teams slotted in enough extra scoring—turnover bonuses, safe-point allowances—to tip the balance.

Mayfield’s performance gave GC a fighting chance, but in this league, even stellar QB days require support. Kincaid’s TE explosion should have been a dagger, yet GC couldn’t convert all its edges. Leaving Deebo Samuel on the bench proved to be detrimental to GC’s team. Hindsight is 20-20, but his 23.60 pts may have made this match a true barn-burner once everything was said and done.

Morty’s RB strength and overall balance won the day, as every piece contributed just enough.

Defense/special teams bonus points likely filled small gaps that proved decisive.

If GC had turned one more drive into a big play, or if Nacua had broken free once more, perhaps the narrative changes—but Morty’s margin was wide enough that those near-misses became moot.

Looking Ahead

Morty is no longer to be overlooked. That 1–4 tag is gone. Morty’s build—balanced, steady, opportunistic—now commands respect.

GC must address depth consistency. All-stars like Mayfield and Kincaid are fantastic, but when secondary pieces underperform, the margin disappears.

TE value is back in focus. Kincaid’s day reaffirms that unlocking a strong TE can swing matchups.

Defense and small edges matter. In a tight matchup, 3–6 points from D/ST or bonuses can shift a winner.

Sources: fantasypros.com, NFL.com, Reuters, ESPN, CBS Sports, Stampede Blue