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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Rookie
2-4 122.78
101.21
 
VS
proj
Tanking for Trevor
76.28 1-5
92.98

Rookie knock off Tanking for Trevor in 122.78-76.28 rout

Despite similar records, Rookie held a big season point advantage over Tanking for Trevor coming into this one (629-498), and they lived up to their reputation with a dominant victory, cruising to a 122.78-76.28 win. The matchup was over almost as soon as it started, as Rookie took a 59.12-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 45.7 points from Julio Jones (8 Rec, 137 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Younghoe Koo (4-4 FG, 50 long, 4-4 XP). Kenyan Drake (164 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and the New York Giants defense (19 Pts Allowed, 308 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) led the charge for Tanking for Trevor in the loss. Rookie (2-4) will look to keep it rolling against Waynes Wacky Weasels, while Tanking for Trevor (1-5) attempt to get back on track against Second half scrubs.

Matchup Timeline

  Rookie   Tanking for Trevor

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Johnson racked up 69 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown as the Texans lost to the Titans 42-36. In doing so, he put up 12.9 points and scored 22.4% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Rookie this week. Next week, Johnson will face the Packers.
David Johnson

Top Player Comparison

Rookie
Points
% of total points 122.78
1
Julio Jones
WR
25.7
11.1
20.9%
2
Younghoe Koo
K
20
8.37
16.3%
3
Cam Newton
QB
19.48
21.64
15.9%
4
David Johnson
RB
12.9
10.54
10.5%
Tanking for Trevor
Points
% of total points 76.28
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
28.4
10.02
37.2%
2
The New York Giants defense
DEF
14
7.32
18.4%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
10.98
18.81
14.4%
4
Zane Gonzalez
K
8
8.16
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Rookie who emerged with the lead, 90.70-31.58. Julio Jones had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch for Rookie, while Miles Sanders had a 74-yard run. Ben Roethlisberger made the highlight reel for Tanking for Trevor with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Kenyan Drake had a 69-yard touchdown run for Tanking for Trevor.

Points By Position

  Rookie   Tanking for Trevor

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Rookie scored more points in this one (122.78) than their season average (104.76).
We heard scoring helps you win. Rookie are doing a better job of that, averaging 104.76 versus Tanking for Trevor's 83.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Rookie has left fewer points on the bench this season (226.32) than Tanking for Trevor (279).
Rookie don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tanking for Trevor (2 vs 0).
Rookie are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Tanking for Trevor (1).
Rookie have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Tanking for Trevor (25 vs 17).
By position, Rookie have outscored Tanking for Trevor at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Rookie has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Tanking for Trevor this season (-27).
The starters for Rookie had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Tanking for Trevor (2).
Hey Tanking for Trevor, 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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