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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Game of Jones
5-1 149.3
137.29
 
VS
proj
A Taste of the Herb
133.22 1-5
131.85

Despite top scorer Jones II, A Taste of the Herb fall to Game of Jones, 149.30-133.22

Ronald Jones II posted 26.1 points for A Taste of the Herb, the best total in the matchup and 10th-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Game of Jones, who rallied to earn a 149.30-133.22 victory. Despite trailing 133.22-112.82 heading into Monday night, Game of Jones made a comeback behind Josh Allen, who passed for 122 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 42 yards for 16.08 points, and Devin Singletary, who racked up 45 yards from scrimmage (5 points). Ronald Jones II (113 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Carson Wentz (213 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 49 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) carried the flag for A Taste of the Herb in defeat. Game of Jones improve to 5-1 on the season, while A Taste of the Herb fall to 1-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Game of Jones   A Taste of the Herb

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 7 points, surrendering 200 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Browns, the Steelers defense put up 22 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 7.01-point projection and was much higher than their 11-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Titans next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Game of Jones
Points
% of total points 149.3
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
26.72
16.71
17.9%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
22
7.01
14.7%
3
George Kittle
TE
20.4
14.24
13.7%
4
Keelan Cole
WR
17.3
8.72
11.6%
A Taste of the Herb
Points
% of total points 133.22
1
Ronald Jones II
RB
26.1
15.07
19.6%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
23.42
14.8
17.6%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
17.3
10.06
13%
4
Tee Higgins
WR
15.7
9.37
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which A Taste of the Herb emerged with an 86.02-80.82 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 49-yard touchdown pass for Game of Jones, while Keelan Cole had a 51-yard catch. Meanwhile, Carson Wentz had a 50-yard pass and a 40-yard run for A Taste of the Herb, while Tee Higgins had a 67-yard catch.
Sunday Night
George Kittle had a 44-yard touchdown catch for Game of Jones, who trailed 133.22-112.82 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Game of Jones   A Taste of the Herb

What If

Game of Jones would have beaten nine other teams besides A Taste of the Herb this week.
A Taste of the Herb would have lost to four other teams besides Game of Jones this week.
If they played A Taste of the Herb every week, Game of Jones would be 5-1 this season.
A Taste of the Herb would have defeated Game of Jones 110.68-110.48 had they played each other last week.
Game of Jones would be 2-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as A Taste of the Herb.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Game of Jones, A Taste of the Herb would be 2-3.
If Game of Jones had played every team in the league each week, they would be 44-22.
If they played every team every week, A Taste of the Herb would be 22-44.

Coach Talk

Game of Jones
Here's a list of sports scenarios where it's somewhat excusable to go 0-for-2: A hitter's line in baseball, a pair of Shaquille O'Neal free throws, and a double-fault in tennis. That's just about it. Going 0-for-2 on field goal attempts this past week? It's quite possible that Stephen Gostkowski just kicked himself to the waiver wire after this performance.
A Taste of the Herb
Talk about old-school ground n' pound. The starting backfield for A Taste of the Herb collectively logged four catches on just five targets this past week. Tell those offensive coordinators to draw up some screen plays in Week 7!