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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Ram's Den
4-2 179.6
190.18
 
VS
proj
Big Blue
175.2 3-3
189.37

Despite top scorer Jones II, Big Blue fall to Ram's Den in 179.6-175.2 battle

Ronald Jones II accumulated 36.6 points for Big Blue, the best total in the matchup and sixth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Ram's Den, who narrowly earned a 179.6-175.2 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Ram's Den led 169.7-131.3 heading into Monday night. Big Blue came roaring back behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire (31.9 points) and Zane Gonzalez (8). Carson Wentz (213 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 49 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Lamar Jackson (186 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 108 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) led the way for Ram's Den in the victory. This marks the first time this season Ram's Den have gotten the best of Big Blue, after falling 192.53-188.67 in their last matchup. Ram's Den (4-2) will look to keep it rolling against Greyhound Express, while Big Blue (3-3) will face Newbies Rule in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Ram's Den   Big Blue

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 213 yards , running for 49 yards and scoring 3 touchdowns against the Ravens, Wentz registered 36.5 points this week. His scoring output was 82.2% more than his 20.03-point projection and was much higher than his 23.3-point season scoring average. Wentz ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Carson Wentz

Top Player Comparison

Ram's Den
Points
% of total points 179.6
1
Carson Wentz
QB
36.5
20.03
20.3%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
33.5
29.3
18.7%
3
Mike Davis
RB
21.5
23.52
12%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
18.2
21.15
10.1%
Big Blue
Points
% of total points 175.2
1
Ronald Jones II
RB
36.6
23
20.9%
2
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
31.9
22.3
18.2%
3
Gardner Minshew II
QB
21.5
23.26
12.3%
4
James Robinson
RB
19.3
22.8
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Ram's Den emerged with a 140.2-94.7 lead. Carson Wentz had a 50-yard pass and a 40-yard run for Ram's Den, while Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Gardner Minshew II had a 51-yard pass for Big Blue, while Miles Sanders had a 74-yard run.

Points By Position

  Ram's Den   Big Blue

Game Notes

Just four of the 12 starters on Ram's Den exceeded their scoring projections.
Big Blue had only three of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Ram's Den won despite starting Mike Gesicki, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored under their projected point total.
The matchup's 4.4-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
Not only did Ram's Den win, but they also covered the 0.81-point predicted margin of victory.
Ram's Den moves to (1-1) in close games this season, while Big Blue falls to (1-1).
For Big Blue, Ronald Jones II put up 36.6 points, the third-highest score for a RB this week.

Next Week Preview

Big Blue
Two squads sporting identical 3-3 records, third-place Big Blue are set to face sixth-place Newbies Rule in Week 7. Each side has players on bye next week, as Gardner Minshew II, James Robinson, Mark Andrews, and Dalvin Cook are off for Big Blue while Jonathan Taylor, Marquise Brown, and Dan Bailey are out for Newbies Rule.
Ram's Den
Streaking teams will collide in Week 7, as Ram's Den (4-2) head into next week on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Greyhound Express, 3-3), come in having won three straight. Each side will have multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 7, as Derrick Henry, Justin Jefferson, A.J. Brown, and DJ Chark Jr. are out for Greyhound Express and Lamar Jackson, Justin Tucker, and Alexander Mattison will get the week off for Ram's Den. Over the last three weeks, Ram's Den have put up 190.22 points per game, while Greyhound Express have averaged 209.98 per contest.