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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Strat-O-Matics
4-2 135.42
120.08
 
VS
proj
Mumm-Ra
128.5 3-3
114.13

Back-and-forth battle ends with Strat-O-Matics coming back to knock off Mumm-Ra, 135.42-128.50

Well, that was exhilarating! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring four lead changes, Strat-O-Matics earned a come-from-behind victory over Mumm-Ra, coming back to earn a 135.42-128.50 win. Strat-O-Matics trailed 128.50-116.10 heading into Monday night, but the team made a comeback behind Aaron Rodgers (283 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds). James Conner (27.4 points) and the Denver Broncos defense (23) led the way for Mumm-Ra in the loss. Strat-O-Matics improve to 4-2 on the season, while Mumm-Ra fall to 3-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Strat-O-Matics   Mumm-Ra

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense scored 27 points against the Giants in Week 6 to more-than-double their 9.96-point projection. They allowed 14 points, surrendered 213 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Patriots will square off against the Jets.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Strat-O-Matics
Points
% of total points 135.42
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
27
9.96
19.9%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
25.3
13.47
18.7%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
19.7
20.6
14.5%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
19.32
19.79
14.3%
Mumm-Ra
Points
% of total points 128.5
1
James Conner
RB
27.4
14.29
21.3%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
23
8.23
17.9%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
20.1
14.18
15.6%
4
Jameis Winston
QB
17.1
18.94
13.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Christian McCaffrey had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Strat-O-Matics, who trailed 64.30-59.70 after the early games.
Sunday Night
James Conner had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Mumm-Ra, contributing to a 128.50-116.10 lead for the team.
Monday
Aaron Rodgers had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass for Strat-O-Matics during Monday Night Football, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Strat-O-Matics   Mumm-Ra

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starters on Strat-O-Matics exceeded their scoring projections.
Mumm-Ra had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
This loss ends a streak of two straight wins for Mumm-Ra.
Not only did Strat-O-Matics get the W, but they also covered the 5.95-point projected margin of victory.
In comeback games this season, Strat-O-Matics moves to (2-1), while Mumm-Ra falls to (1-1).
A bright spot in the loss, James Conner put up 27.4 points, the highest score for a RB this week.

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