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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Ron & GM
1-5 140.75
105.89
 
VS
proj
ATM Machine
101.55 0-6
102.19

Ron & GM hand ATM Machine sixth consecutive loss in 140.75-101.55 rout

Ron & GM cruised to a 140.75-101.55 win to hand ATM Machine their sixth consecutive loss to open the season. ATM Machine got out to a 15.80-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Ron & GM after that. They were led by Devonta Freeman (88 Rush Yds, 30 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and David Johnson (34 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 68 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Patrick Mahomes (23.55 points) and the Denver Broncos defense (18) were the top performers for ATM Machine in defeat. Ron & GM (1-5) will look to add to their success against Just the Painter, while ATM Machine (0-6) attempt to get back on track against Trump's heroes.

Matchup Timeline

  Ron & GM   ATM Machine

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 100 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Dolphins, McLaurin scored 24 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.71-point projection and was much higher than his 13.33-point season scoring average. McLaurin ranks #46 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Terry McLaurin

Top Player Comparison

Ron & GM
Points
% of total points 140.75
1
Devonta Freeman
RB
25.3
13.52
18%
2
David Johnson
RB
25.2
13.93
17.9%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
24
10.71
17.1%
4
Dak Prescott
QB
20.95
24.1
14.9%
ATM Machine
Points
% of total points 101.55
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
23.55
28.34
23.2%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
18
7.63
17.7%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
15.8
13.73
15.6%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
10
9.26
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which ATM Machine owned a 72.65-33.40 lead. For Ron & GM, Terry McLaurin had a 33-yard touchdown catch and a 25-yard touchdown catch. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for ATM Machine with a 46-yard touchdown pass and a 52-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Brett Maher had a 62-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Ron & GM, while George Kittle had a 45-yard catch, helping Ron & GM to a 140.75-101.55 lead.

Points By Position

  Ron & GM   ATM Machine

StatSmack

Ron & GM must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (140.75) than their season average (104.76).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're ATM Machine. They've dropped their last six matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. ATM Machine need some help then, averaging just 88.3 versus Ron & GM's 104.76.
Even the machines think Ron & GM have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (115.38) than ATM Machine (102.17).
Once Ron & GM put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than ATM Machine (1 vs 0).
Ron & GM should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than ATM Machine (2 vs 0).
By position, Ron & GM have outscored ATM Machine at RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for Ron & GM had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for ATM Machine (2).
Don't worry ATM Machine, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

ATM Machine
Week 7 will feature the league's two lowest-scoring teams, as ATM Machine (0-6) take on Trump's heroes (3-3). ATM Machine might need to shuffle the deck a bit with Peyton Barber out on bye next week. Looking at just the last two weeks, ATM Machine has scored 98.1 points per game, while Trump's heroes has averaged 89.03 per contest.
Ron & GM
Ron & GM (1-5) go up against Just the Painter (5-1) in Week 7. Six weeks into the season, Ron & GM have scored the league's third-lowest point total. Just the Painter (118.03 PPG) are ranked third-best. Having said that, several players will be out on bye in Week 7 for Just the Painter. Over the last three weeks, Ron & GM have put up 119.22 points per game, while Just the Painter have averaged just 97.52 per contest.