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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Wu-Tang
6-0 264
238.16
 
VS
proj
Ivanman
147 1-5
92.41

Wu-Tang beat Ivanman to remain unbeaten in 264-147 rout

Wu-Tang won their sixth matchup in a row to open the season with a convincing victory over Ivanman, cruising to a 264-147 win. Ivanman pulled out to a 12-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Wu-Tang after that. They were led by Kiko Alonso, who made 11 tackles for 46 points, and Antonio Brown, who caught 5 passes for 105 yards and a touchdown (26 points). Melvin Gordon III (132 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 18 Rec Yds) and the New York Jets defense (34 Pts Allowed, 428 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) did their part for Ivanman in defeat. Wu-Tang (6-0) will look to notch another win against Jaxxon Pack, while Ivanman (1-5) will take on samuel's Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Wu-Tang   Ivanman

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 110 yards against the Dolphins, Gabriel recorded 21 points this week. His scoring output crushed his 3.9-point projection and was much higher than his 10.5-point season scoring average. Gabriel will face the Patriots next week.
Taylor Gabriel

Top Player Comparison

Wu-Tang
Points
% of total points 264
1
Kiko Alonso
LB
46
26.77
17.4%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
26
13.38
9.8%
3
Taylor Gabriel
WR
21
3.9
8%
4
Jamal Adams
S
21
24.59
8%
Ivanman
Points
% of total points 147
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
42
14.66
28.6%
2
The New York Jets defense
DEF
22
20.45
15%
3
Devin Funchess
WR
17
7.62
11.6%
4
Robbie Gould
K
15
7.8
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Nelson Agholor had a 58-yard catch for Ivanman, contributing to a 12-0 lead for Ivanman.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Wu-Tang who emerged with the lead, 176-117. Antonio Brown had a 31-yard touchdown catch and a 48-yard catch for Wu-Tang, while Taylor Gabriel had a 54-yard catch and a 47-yard catch. Devin Funchess made the highlight reel for Ivanman with a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Brett Maher had a 55-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Wu-Tang, while Dede Westbrook had a 34-yard touchdown catch, helping Wu-Tang to a 232-132 lead.

Points By Position

  Wu-Tang   Ivanman

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Wu-Tang scored less in this one (264) than their season average of 299.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Ivanman have lost their last five matchups, while Wu-Tang have won six straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Wu-Tang are doing a better job of that, averaging 299 versus Ivanman's 148.83.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Wu-Tang (6-0) have a better record than Ivanman (1-5).
Even the machines think Wu-Tang have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (252.18) than Ivanman (120.18).
Once Wu-Tang put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ivanman (2 vs 0).
Wu-Tang are clutch masters, with more close wins than Ivanman (2 vs 0).
Wu-Tang should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Ivanman (6 vs 5).
Wu-Tang have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Ivanman (65 vs 42).
By position, Wu-Tang have outscored Ivanman at QB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Wu-Tang don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 77 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Wu-Tang had more big plays in their NFL games this week (8) than the starters for Ivanman (2).
There's not much good to say about Ivanman this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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