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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Firestorm
4-2 120.64
106.5
 
VS
proj
Redzone 2 Da Endzone
96.3 1-5
103.72

Firestorm beat expectations, knock off Redzone 2 Da Endzone in 120.64-96.30 rout

Firestorm beat expectations, rolling to a 120.64-96.30 win over Redzone 2 Da Endzone, who fell short of projections. Redzone 2 Da Endzone got out to a 4.50-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Firestorm after that. They were led by Lamar Jackson (36.64 points) and David Johnson (22.2). Deshaun Watson (31.4 points) and Chris Godwin (21.1) carried the flag for Redzone 2 Da Endzone in defeat. Firestorm (4-2) will look to notch another W against Blue Skywalker, while Redzone 2 Da Endzone (1-5) will face Endzone Dance in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Firestorm   Redzone 2 Da Endzone

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jackson (236 Pass Yds, 152 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 36.64 points in a 23-17 win over the Bengals in Week 6. He scored 48.5% more than his 24.68-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. Jackson ranks #2 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Seahawks next week.
Lamar Jackson

Top Player Comparison

Firestorm
Points
% of total points 120.64
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
36.64
24.68
30.4%
2
David Johnson
RB
22.2
11.77
18.4%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
14
9.96
11.6%
4
Mason Crosby
K
12
8.49
9.9%
Redzone 2 Da Endzone
Points
% of total points 96.3
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
31.4
26.54
32.6%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
21.1
11.18
21.9%
3
Joey Slye
K
15
8.48
15.6%
4
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
8
9.97
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 21-yard touchdown run for Firestorm, who trailed 91.80-67.64 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Firestorm   Redzone 2 Da Endzone

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Redzone 2 Da Endzone need some help then, averaging just 105.03 versus Firestorm's 125.8.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Firestorm (4-2) have a better record than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (1-5).
Even the machines think Firestorm have better players. They have a higher projected points average (113.03) than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (101.47).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Firestorm has left fewer points on the bench this season (313.78) than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (341.82).
Firestorm don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (4 vs 1).
Firestorm play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (1).
Firestorm should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (4 vs 2).
Firestorm have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Redzone 2 Da Endzone (28 vs 20).
Redzone 2 Da Endzone have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (6) than Firestorm (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Firestorm have outscored Redzone 2 Da Endzone at RB and DEF this season.
Firestorm don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Firestorm had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Redzone 2 Da Endzone (0).
Hey Redzone 2 Da Endzone, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Firestorm
Way to shrug off that two-match winless skid, Firestorm! Every fantasy GM is sure to be faced with adversity somewhere along the way... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
Redzone 2 Da Endzone
Only three makes on five field goal attempts? Sounds like Joey Slye should reevaluate his pre-kick process after that sort of effort.