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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
XFL 2.0 (Matt)
4-2 154.76
103.68
 
VS
proj
Tragically Malicious
89.94 1-5
99.34

XFL 2.0 (Matt) top projections, knock off Tragically Malicious in 154.76-89.94 rout

XFL 2.0 (Matt) beat their projected point total, rolling to a 154.76-89.94 win over Tragically Malicious, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in the matchup, as XFL 2.0 (Matt) took a 33.80-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding showings from the New England Patriots defense (27 points) and Sony Michel (11.3). Matt Ryan (356 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Odell Beckham Jr. (6 Rec, 101 Rec Yds) did their part for Tragically Malicious in defeat. XFL 2.0 (Matt) (4-2) will look to keep it rolling against Gimme the trophy, while Tragically Malicious (1-5) attempt to get back on track against DeKaylin Zecharius.

Matchup Timeline

  XFL 2.0 (Matt)   Tragically Malicious

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 27 points against their 9.96-point projection. During a 35-14 win over the Giants, they allowed 14 points, surrendered 213 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. The Patriots defense ranks #9 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

XFL 2.0 (Matt)
Points
% of total points 154.76
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
27
9.96
17.4%
2
James Conner
RB
23.9
12.61
15.4%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
22.46
18.49
14.5%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
21.2
16.84
13.7%
Tragically Malicious
Points
% of total points 89.94
1
Matt Ryan
QB
30.94
21.18
34.4%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
10.1
11.82
11.2%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
10
6.5
11.1%
4
Damien Williams
RB
8
10.17
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was XFL 2.0 (Matt) who grabbed the lead, 84.36-45.00. Baker Mayfield had a 31-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for XFL 2.0 (Matt), while Jake Elliott had a 53-yard field goal. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for Tragically Malicious with a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Courtland Sutton had a 41-yard catch for XFL 2.0 (Matt) to contribute to a 130.86-89.94 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
James Conner had a 26-yard touchdown catch for XFL 2.0 (Matt), helping the team to a 154.76-89.94 lead.

Points By Position

  XFL 2.0 (Matt)   Tragically Malicious

What If

XFL 2.0 (Matt) would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Tragically Malicious would have lost to five other teams besides XFL 2.0 (Matt) this week.
If they played Tragically Malicious every week, XFL 2.0 (Matt) would be 4-2 this season.
Last week, Tragically Malicious would have topped XFL 2.0 (Matt) 109.6-87.8.
XFL 2.0 (Matt) would be 2-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Tragically Malicious.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as XFL 2.0 (Matt), Tragically Malicious would be 3-2.
If XFL 2.0 (Matt) had played every team in the league each week, they would be 38-28.
If they played every team every week, Tragically Malicious would be 28-38.

Next Week Preview

Tragically Malicious
In Week 7, Tragically Malicious (1-5) will look to get back on track against DeKaylin Zecharius (3-3). Tragically Malicious can't expect another 10-point outing from Odell Beckham Jr., who will be out on bye in Week 7. DeKaylin Zecharius won't have Nick Chubb.
XFL 2.0 (Matt)
XFL 2.0 (Matt) (4-2) will battle Gimme the trophy (1-5) in Week 7. Each side has a couple of players with byes next week, as James Conner and Baker Mayfield are off for XFL 2.0 (Matt) and Greg Olsen and Reggie Bonnafon for Gimme the trophy. Over the last three weeks, XFL 2.0 (Matt) have put up 113.35 points per game, while Gimme the trophy have averaged 96.28 per contest.