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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Millers Lock
3-3 135.19
141.89
 
VS
proj
Ben's Team
81.63 1-5
84.05

Millers Lock overcome multiple busts, defeat Ben's Team, 135.19-81.63

Both teams were hampered by starters who put up goose eggs, but Millers Lock were able to persevere and earn the victory, emerging victorious with a 135.19-81.63 win over Ben's Team. Millers Lock never trailed in this one after grabbing a 23.43-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Philip Rivers (25.74 points) and Travis Fulgham (16.56). Nick Foles (17.32 points) and Hayden Hurst (13.74) carried the flag for Ben's Team in the loss. Millers Lock improve to 3-3 on the season, while Ben's Team fall to 1-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Millers Lock   Ben's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Wilkins (5 Tackles, 1 Sack) scored 9.36 points against the Jets in Week 6. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 2.73-point projection and was much higher than his 4.35-point season scoring average. Wilkins ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Chargers next week.
Christian Wilkins

Top Player Comparison

Millers Lock
Points
% of total points 135.19
1
Philip Rivers
QB
25.74
17.11
19%
2
Travis Fulgham
WR
16.56
9.16
12.2%
3
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
15
8.5
11.1%
4
Christian Wilkins
DT
9.36
2.73
6.9%
Ben's Team
Points
% of total points 81.63
1
Nick Foles
QB
17.32
16.66
21.2%
2
Hayden Hurst
TE
13.74
7.91
16.8%
3
David Johnson
RB
13.41
11.77
16.4%
4
Preston Williams
WR
9.82
6.58
12%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Millers Lock who claimed the lead, 88.01-64.58. For Millers Lock, Philip Rivers had a 55-yard pass. Hayden Hurst made the highlight reel for Ben's Team with a 35-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Millers Lock   Ben's Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Millers Lock are doing a better job of that, averaging 131.03 versus Ben's Team's 75.52.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Millers Lock (3-3) have a better record than Ben's Team (1-5).
Even the computers think Millers Lock have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (154.66) than Ben's Team (81.58).
Millers Lock laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Ben's Team (0).
Millers Lock have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Ben's Team (43 vs 27).
By position, Millers Lock have outscored Ben's Team at QB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Hey Ben's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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