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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Melonville LaRues
4-2 109
90.34
 
VS
proj
Throw up the X
62 2-4
95.73

Melonville LaRues defeat Throw up the X in 109-62 rout

Melonville LaRues stepped up, cruising to a 109-62 win over Throw up the X, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to figure out who would be the frontrunner in this one, as Melonville LaRues nabbed a 72-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind outstanding performances from Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson. Cousins passed for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns for 36 points, while Jefferson caught 9 passes for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns (33 points). Rob Gronkowski (13 points) and Joe Mixon (12) carried the flag for Throw up the X in defeat. Melonville LaRues (4-2) will look to get another W against Hoffman Hillbillies, while Throw up the X (2-4) will try to get back in the win column against KGG FB.

Matchup Timeline

  Melonville LaRues   Throw up the X

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 166 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Falcons, Jefferson registered 33 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 9.44-point projection and was much higher than his 17.75-point season scoring average. Jefferson ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Melonville LaRues
Points
% of total points 109
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
36
25.12
33%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
33
9.44
30.3%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
12
10.16
11%
4
T.J. Hockenson
TE
7
6.87
6.4%
Throw up the X
Points
% of total points 62
1
Rob Gronkowski
TE
13
4.84
21%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
12
11.57
19.4%
3
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
11
3.62
17.7%
4
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
10
22.7
16.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kirk Cousins hit Justin Jefferson for a 49-yard touchdown pass for Melonville LaRues to contribute to a 107-35 lead for Melonville LaRues.

Points By Position

  Melonville LaRues   Throw up the X

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Throw up the X need some help then, averaging just 103.17 versus Melonville LaRues's 110.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Melonville LaRues (4-2) have a better record than Throw up the X (2-4).
Melonville LaRues should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Throw up the X (4 vs 2).
Melonville LaRues have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Throw up the X (26 vs 20).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Throw up the X - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Melonville LaRues (3) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Melonville LaRues have outscored Throw up the X at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Melonville LaRues don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Melonville LaRues had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Throw up the X (0).
There's not much good to say about Throw up the X this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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