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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Valyrian Steelers
2-4 155.74
137.32
 
VS
proj
Darnold’s fivehead
144.4 3-3
151.76

Valyrian Steelers top expectations, earn win against Darnold’s fivehead, 155.74-144.40

Valyrian Steelers exceeded expectations, coming out on top with a 155.74-144.40 win over Darnold’s fivehead, who fell short of projections. Valyrian Steelers never trailed in this one after grabbing a 13.70-point lead on Thursday behind the New England Patriots defense (27 points). Russell Wilson (295 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 31 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Devonta Freeman (88 Rush Yds, 30 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) led the charge for Darnold’s fivehead in the loss. Valyrian Steelers (2-4) will look to maintain their momentum against Thats Two for Me, while Darnold’s fivehead (3-3) will try to right the ship against Holy Smokers.

Matchup Timeline

  Valyrian Steelers   Darnold’s fivehead

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense allowed 14 points, surrendered 213 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 35-14 win over the Giants. In doing so, they put up 27 points to more-than-double their 9.96-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Valyrian Steelers this week. Next week, the Patriots will face the Jets.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Valyrian Steelers
Points
% of total points 155.74
1
David Johnson
RB
28.2
15.99
18.1%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
27
9.96
17.3%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
25.1
17.17
16.1%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
24.54
21.53
15.8%
Darnold’s fivehead
Points
% of total points 144.4
1
Russell Wilson
QB
32.9
24.79
22.8%
2
Devonta Freeman
RB
26.8
15.3
18.6%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
16.5
19.25
11.4%
4
DJ Moore
WR
15.6
12.32
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Carson Wentz had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Valyrian Steelers to contribute to a 112.94-87.50 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Valyrian Steelers   Darnold’s fivehead

What If

Valyrian Steelers would have beaten eight other teams besides Darnold’s fivehead this week.
Darnold’s fivehead would have lost to four other teams besides Valyrian Steelers this week.
If Valyrian Steelers played Darnold’s fivehead every week this season, they'd be 4-2.
Last week, Darnold’s fivehead would have gotten the victory over Valyrian Steelers 191.52-156.46.
Valyrian Steelers would be 4-1 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Darnold’s fivehead.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Valyrian Steelers, Darnold’s fivehead would be 2-3.
If Valyrian Steelers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 51-15.
If they played every team every week, Darnold’s fivehead would be 32-34.

Coach Talk

Valyrian Steelers
Only three makes on five field goal attempts? It's quite possible that Joey Slye just kicked himself to the waiver wire after this performance.
Darnold’s fivehead
Chin up, Darnold’s fivehead! Take my word for it (this is coming from a coach who's practically never NOT been on the hot seat)... You can take comfort knowing that there's always that volunteer Assistant Coaching gig available at the nearby Pop Warner team down the road!