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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
The Minor Prophets
4-2 117.6
99.93
 
VS
proj
The Mad Scientist
87.88 4-2
102.77

The Minor Prophets defeat The Mad Scientist for third straight win in 117.60-87.88 romp

The Minor Prophets extended their win streak to three games with a dominant victory over The Mad Scientist, rolling to a 117.60-87.88 win. The Minor Prophets got out to an early 3.50-point lead on Thursday. The Mad Scientist came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Jaylen Waddle (19 points) and Lamar Jackson (13.78). Not to be deterred, The Minor Prophets rallied later that afternoon, as Dak Prescott (27.8 points) and Greg Zuerlein (13) put them back on top once and for all. The Minor Prophets (4-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Nerd Herd, while The Mad Scientist (4-2) will face Wayne's Wacky Weasels in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  The Minor Prophets   The Mad Scientist

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 29 points, surrendering 335 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Patriots, the Cowboys defense registered 13 points this week. They nearly doubled their 6.64-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Cowboys defense ranks #99 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

The Minor Prophets
Points
% of total points 117.6
1
Dak Prescott
QB
27.8
21.09
23.6%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
27.8
15.36
23.6%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
9.35
11.1%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
13
6.64
11.1%
The Mad Scientist
Points
% of total points 87.88
1
Jaylen Waddle
WR
19
8.47
21.6%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
13.78
25.27
15.7%
3
D'Andre Swift
RB
12.7
13.32
14.5%
4
Daniel Carlson
K
12
8.91
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jonathan Taylor had an 83-yard run for The Minor Prophets, who trailed 57.58-57.40 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was The Minor Prophets who owned the lead, 117.60-82.08. For The Minor Prophets, Dak Prescott had a 35-yard touchdown pass. Daniel Carlson made the highlight reel for The Mad Scientist with a 50-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  The Minor Prophets   The Mad Scientist

What If

The Minor Prophets would have beaten nine other teams besides The Mad Scientist this week.
The Mad Scientist would have lost to eight other teams besides The Minor Prophets this week.
The Minor Prophets would be 3-3 if they played The Mad Scientist every week.
Had they played each other last week, The Mad Scientist would have beaten The Minor Prophets 126.28-125.58.
The Minor Prophets would be 3-2 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as The Mad Scientist.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as The Minor Prophets, The Mad Scientist would be 4-1.
If The Minor Prophets had played every team in the league each week, they would be 32-34.
If they played every team every week, The Mad Scientist would be 28-38.

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