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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Frank's Freaks
3-3 70.1
93.52
 
VS
proj
Indy Mud Falcons
54.69 0-6
84.97

Offensively challenged Frank's Freaks top Indy Mud Falcons, 70.10-54.69

Ranking 12th in the league in points scored for the week, Frank's Freaks were fortunate to earn a win against an opponent that performed even worse, securing a 70.10-54.69 win over Indy Mud Falcons. Frank's Freaks never trailed in this one after earning an 8.04-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Kenny Golladay (12 points) and Joe Mixon (10.6). A.J. Brown (5 Rec, 56 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Ben Roethlisberger (162 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) led the charge for Indy Mud Falcons in the loss. Frank's Freaks (3-3) will look to keep it rolling against NINERS NATION, while Indy Mud Falcons (0-6) try to earn their first win against Ertz's Eagles.

Matchup Timeline

  Frank's Freaks   Indy Mud Falcons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper (7 Rec, 79 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 11.27 points against the Cardinals in Week 6. He scored 34.8% more than his 8.36-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. Cooper ranks #41 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Frank's Freaks
Points
% of total points 70.1
1
Tom Brady
QB
18.3
24.4
26.1%
2
Kenny Golladay
WR
12
8.86
17.1%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
11.27
8.36
16.1%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
10.6
9.94
15.1%
Indy Mud Falcons
Points
% of total points 54.69
1
A.J. Brown
WR
15.73
8.39
28.8%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
13.43
23.6
24.6%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
9
4.68
16.5%
4
Harrison Butker
K
8
9.59
14.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Frank's Freaks became the proud owner of a 36.53-28.49 lead. For Frank's Freaks, Kenny Golladay had a 48-yard catch. Ben Roethlisberger made the highlight reel for Indy Mud Falcons with a 28-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Frank's Freaks   Indy Mud Falcons

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Frank's Freaks scored less in this one (70.1) than their season average of 94.64.
Indy Mud Falcons are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last six matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Indy Mud Falcons need some help then, averaging just 71.51 versus Frank's Freaks's 94.64.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Frank's Freaks (3-3) have a better record than Indy Mud Falcons (0-6).
Even the machines think Frank's Freaks have better players. They have a higher projected points average (91.89) than Indy Mud Falcons (79.98).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Frank's Freaks has left fewer points on the bench this season (150.44) than Indy Mud Falcons (243.25).
Frank's Freaks don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Indy Mud Falcons (1 vs 0).
Frank's Freaks are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Indy Mud Falcons (0 vs 1).
Frank's Freaks should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Indy Mud Falcons (3 vs 2).
Frank's Freaks have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Indy Mud Falcons (27 vs 18).
By position, Frank's Freaks have outscored Indy Mud Falcons at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Frank's Freaks has a higher average scoring margin (1) than Indy Mud Falcons this season (-24).
Don't worry Indy Mud Falcons, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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