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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Redlegs
4-2 208.35
158.01
 
VS
proj
Steel Reign
144.35 3-3
135.43

Redlegs outperform predictions, knock off Steel Reign in 208.35-144.35 rout

Redlegs brought their A game, cruising to a 208.35-144.35 win over Steel Reign. Steel Reign leapt out to a 55.20-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding showings from Saquon Barkley (37.9 points) and Zach Ertz (17.3). But it was all Redlegs after that. They were led by Todd Gurley II (208 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 17 Rec Yds) and Adam Thielen (11 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Redlegs (4-2) will look to keep it rolling against Mutinous Apes, while Steel Reign (3-3) will try to get back on track against Negligent Discharges.

Matchup Timeline

  Redlegs   Steel Reign

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Raiders in Week 6, the Seahawks defense scored 17 points to more-than-double their 6.64-point projection. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 185 yards, and forced 2 fumbles to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Redlegs this week. Next week, the Seahawks will go up against the Lions.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

Redlegs
Points
% of total points 208.35
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
36.5
23.47
17.5%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
29.3
20.46
14.1%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
23.35
12.06
11.2%
4
Robert Woods
WR
19.1
16.08
9.2%
Steel Reign
Points
% of total points 144.35
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
37.9
19.77
26.3%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
36.65
27
25.4%
3
Michael Crabtree
WR
21.3
13.11
14.8%
4
Zach Ertz
TE
17.3
16.47
12%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Saquon Barkley had a 50-yard touchdown run and a 55-yard catch for Steel Reign, helping give Steel Reign a 55.20-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Redlegs boasted a 162.05-83.40 lead. Tarik Cohen had a 21-yard touchdown run and a 50-yard catch for Redlegs, while Matt Bryant had a 57-yard field goal. Brandin Cooks made the highlight reel for Steel Reign with a 44-yard catch.
Monday
Aaron Rodgers had a 60-yard pass and a 54-yard pass for Steel Reign.

Points By Position

  Redlegs   Steel Reign

What If

Redlegs would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Steel Reign would have lost to four other teams besides Redlegs this week.
Redlegs would be 4-2 if they played Steel Reign every week.
Had they played each other last week, Steel Reign would have defeated Redlegs 150.5-140.35.
Redlegs would be 4-1 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Steel Reign.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Redlegs, Steel Reign would be 3-2.
If Redlegs had played every team in the league each week, they would be 55-23.
If they played every team every week, Steel Reign would be 40-38.

Next Week Preview

Steel Reign
Up ahead next week, Steel Reign (3-3) will square off against Negligent Discharges (2-4). Each side has a couple of players on bye next week, as Aaron Rodgers and Vance McDonald are off for Steel Reign and Antonio Brown and Jamaal Williams for Negligent Discharges.
Redlegs
Redlegs (4-2) will battle Mutinous Apes (2-4) in Week 7. Redlegs might have to rearrange their lineup a bit with the Seattle Seahawks defense, Ty Montgomery, and James Washington out on bye next week. Mutinous Apes will be without Jimmy Graham. Over the last three weeks, Redlegs have scored 188.02 points per game, while Mutinous Apes have averaged just 139.57 per contest.