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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Saul Elizarraras
2-4 20.05
24.11
 
VS
proj
Hancocks Beast
14.88 2-4
14.02

Saul Elizarraras fall short of predictions, find way to top Hancocks Beast, 20.05-14.88

There's no easy way to say it, Saul Elizarraras dropped the ball, at least according to projections. Still, they secured a 20.05-14.88 win over Hancocks Beast, who actually exceeded projections. Saul Elizarraras jumped out to a 6.27-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 6.56 points from Ryan Tannehill (364 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Kenny Moore II (8 Tackles) and never looked back. Derrick Henry (212 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 52 Rec Yds) and Ronald Jones II (113 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) carried the flag for Hancocks Beast in the loss. Saul Elizarraras (2-4) will look to get another W against BELMONT NINERS, while Hancocks Beast (2-4) will face Str8CashHomey in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Saul Elizarraras   Hancocks Beast

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Tannehill (364 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) scored 3.96 points in a 42-36 win over the Texans in Week 6. His scoring output was 36.6% more than his 2.9-point projection and was higher than his 2.91-point season scoring average. Tannehill ranks #11 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Ryan Tannehill

Top Player Comparison

Saul Elizarraras
Points
% of total points 20.05
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
3.96
2.9
19.8%
2
Kenny Moore II
CB
2.6
2.08
13%
3
Justin Simmons
S
2.5
1.85
12.5%
4
Tremaine Edmunds
LB
2.2
1.94
11%
Hancocks Beast
Points
% of total points 14.88
1
Derrick Henry
RB
5.46
2.29
36.7%
2
Ronald Jones II
RB
3.19
1.99
21.4%
3
Josh Allen
QB
2.11
3.17
14.2%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
1.53
1.73
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Saul Elizarraras became the proud owner of a 13.39-7.12 lead. For Saul Elizarraras, Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. Derrick Henry made the highlight reel for Hancocks Beast with a 94-yard touchdown run and a 53-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Saul Elizarraras   Hancocks Beast

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Saul Elizarraras are doing a better job of that, averaging 20.66 versus Hancocks Beast's 17.29.
Even the computers think Saul Elizarraras have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (23.32) than Hancocks Beast (16.88).
In dire times, at least Saul Elizarraras keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Hancocks Beast (1 vs 3).
Saul Elizarraras have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Hancocks Beast (39 vs 32).
By position, Saul Elizarraras have outscored Hancocks Beast at WR and IDP this season.
The starters for Saul Elizarraras had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Hancocks Beast (2).
Hey Hancocks Beast, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Hancocks Beast
The upcoming schedule gets no simpler for 11th-place Hancocks Beast, as they now get to face off against unbeaten (and league leader) Str8CashHomey next week. Each side has players with byes next week, as Eric Kendricks, Jayon Brown, Eric Wilson, Yannick Ngakoue, Harrison Smith, and Darius Leonard are off for Str8CashHomey while Derrick Henry, Irv Smith Jr., and Mark Andrews will sit for Hancocks Beast.
Saul Elizarraras
One streak will conclude in Week 7, as Saul Elizarraras (2-4) enter next week on a two-match winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (BELMONT NINERS, 3-3), have earned three straight victories. Each team will have players on bye next week, as Ryan Tannehill, Kenny Moore II, A.J. Brown, DJ Chark Jr., Matt Judon, Jalyn Holmes, Laviska Shenault Jr., and Josh Allen are off for Saul Elizarraras and Justin Tucker, Bobby Okereke, Rashaan Evans, Marquise Brown, and Nyheim Hines are out for BELMONT NINERS. Over the last two weeks, Saul Elizarraras have put up 21.69 points per game, while BELMONT NINERS have averaged 29.08 per contest.