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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
GreatPlainsDrifters
6-0 157.65
143.15
 
VS
proj
Nightmares
147.6 2-4
141.81

GreatPlainsDrifters come back to top Nightmares to remain undefeated, 157.65-147.60

GreatPlainsDrifters won their sixth straight to open the season with a come-from-behind victory over Nightmares, coming back to earn a 157.65-147.60 win. After trailing 147.60-142.25 heading into Monday night, GreatPlainsDrifters made a run behind Jimmy Graham (5 Rec, 104 Rec Yds). Julio Jones (24.3 points) and Latavius Murray (22.8) were the leaders for Nightmares in the loss. GreatPlainsDrifters (6-0) will look to add to their success against Enforcers, while Nightmares (2-4) will take on Vandals in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Nightmares

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Barkley (130 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 99 Rec Yds) scored 37.9 points in a 34-13 lost to the Eagles in Week 6. His scoring output nearly doubled his 19.77-point projection and was higher than his 26.18-point season scoring average. Barkley ranks #5 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Falcons next week.
Saquon Barkley

Top Player Comparison

GreatPlainsDrifters
Points
% of total points 157.65
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
37.9
19.77
24%
2
Andrew Luck
QB
33.75
26.5
21.4%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
20.1
17.12
12.7%
4
Devin Funchess
WR
18.4
11.63
11.7%
Nightmares
Points
% of total points 147.6
1
Julio Jones
WR
24.3
20.81
16.5%
2
Latavius Murray
RB
22.8
10.54
15.4%
3
Sony Michel
RB
22.6
16.36
15.3%
4
David Njoku
TE
18.5
9.83
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Saquon Barkley had a 50-yard touchdown run and a 55-yard catch for GreatPlainsDrifters to contribute to a 37.90-6.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, after which GreatPlainsDrifters emerged with a 125.65-114.10 lead. Andrew Luck had a 34-yard touchdown pass for GreatPlainsDrifters, while Devin Funchess had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Latavius Murray made the highlight reel for Nightmares with a 21-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Chris Hogan had a 42-yard catch for GreatPlainsDrifters, who trailed 147.60-142.25 after Sunday night.
Monday
Jimmy Graham had a 54-yard catch for GreatPlainsDrifters on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Nightmares

StatSmack

GreatPlainsDrifters are on a roll, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Nightmares need some help then, averaging just 130.38 versus GreatPlainsDrifters's 152.88.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. GreatPlainsDrifters (6-0) have a better record than Nightmares (2-4).
Even the machines think GreatPlainsDrifters have better players. Their projected average points is higher (146.06) than Nightmares (138.9).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Nightmares has left more points on the bench this season (428.85) than GreatPlainsDrifters (253.3).
GreatPlainsDrifters don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Nightmares (4 vs 0).
GreatPlainsDrifters should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Nightmares (4 vs 2).
GreatPlainsDrifters have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Nightmares (37 vs 27).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Nightmares - they’ve made more transactions (2) than GreatPlainsDrifters (0) this season. That didn't seem to help them this week, though.
By position, GreatPlainsDrifters have outscored Nightmares at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
GreatPlainsDrifters don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for GreatPlainsDrifters had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Nightmares (1).
There's not much good to say about Nightmares this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

GreatPlainsDrifters
This sport is all about identifying (and exploiting) the mismatches. Thanks to a sound showing from Andrew Luck, we doubled up Nightmares at the quarterback position this past week (33.75 points to 16.7). Luck went 23-for-43 for 301 yards, four TDs, and three INTs in a 42-34 loss to the Jets.
Nightmares
Your quarterback threw two interceptions and just a single touchdown? We may should have a little debate here: Were the Chargers truly that strong defending the pass, or was Baker Mayfield just that off-rhythm with his receiving crew? What do you think? Do we continue to roll with him as the starting QB of Nightmares?