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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Big Blue
5-1 205.2
191.99
 
VS
proj
PwnStars
181.96 2-4
184.47

Big Blue knock off PwnStars for third straight win, 205.20-181.96

Big Blue extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over PwnStars, earning a 205.20-181.96 win. Big Blue never trailed in this one after earning a 22.10-point lead on Thursday behind Sony Michel (23.3 points). Stefon Diggs (41 points) and Russell Wilson (35.43) led the way for PwnStars in the loss. This marks the second time this season Big Blue have beaten PwnStars, after winning 180.23-156.07 in their last matchup. Big Blue (5-1) will look to get another win against Ram's Den, while PwnStars (2-4) will attempt to right the ship against Greyhound Express.

Matchup Timeline

  Big Blue   PwnStars

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Panthers defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 22 points against their 8.24-point projection. During a 37-26 win over the Buccaneers, they allowed 26 points, surrendered 407 yards, and forced 7 turnovers. The Panthers defense ranks #63 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
The Carolina Panthers defense

Top Player Comparison

Big Blue
Points
% of total points 205.2
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
38.57
27.55
18.8%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
38.4
25.32
18.7%
3
Sony Michel
RB
23.3
22
11.4%
4
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
22
8.24
10.7%
PwnStars
Points
% of total points 181.96
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
41
9.83
22.5%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
35.43
25.58
19.5%
3
Mark Ingram II
RB
20.9
21.71
11.5%
4
Le'Veon Bell
RB
18.8
24.49
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Big Blue owned a 150.07-136.36 lead. Lamar Jackson had a 21-yard touchdown run for Big Blue, while Nick Chubb had a 52-yard run. Stefon Diggs made the highlight reel for PwnStars with a 62-yard touchdown catch and a 51-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Brett Maher had a 62-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Big Blue, while George Kittle had a 45-yard catch to contribute to a 193.97-169.96 lead for Big Blue.
Monday
Matthew Stafford had a 66-yard pass and a 58-yard pass for Big Blue on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  Big Blue   PwnStars

Game Notes

Seven of the 12 starting players on Big Blue exceeded their projected point totals.
PwnStars had only four of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Big Blue put up more points than their projected total, while PwnStars fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 23.24-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Not only did Big Blue earn the W, but they also easily covered the 7.52-point forecasted margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Stefon Diggs recorded 41 points, the second-best scoring output for any wide receiver this year.

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