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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Macheteros™
3-3 200.01
149.66
 
VS
proj
Clark Kent
194.26 0-6
186.94

Macheteros™ come back to hand Clark Kent sixth consecutive loss in 200.01-194.26 thriller

Macheteros™ rallied for a 200.01-194.26 win to hand Clark Kent their sixth consecutive loss to open the season. Despite trailing 194.26-175.26 heading into Monday night, Macheteros™ made a comeback behind Jordan Poyer, who made 4 tackles and intercepted a pass for 16.13 points, and Devin Singletary, who racked up 43 yards from scrimmage (8.62 points). CeeDee Lamb (39.32 points) and Derek Carr (35.39) led the way for Clark Kent in the loss. Macheteros™ (3-3) will look to build on their success against ATLiens Vaxxxed Edition, while Clark Kent (0-6) try to get some positive momentum against FEAR THE NECKBEARD.

Matchup Timeline

  Macheteros™   Clark Kent

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 6 tackles and recording 3 sacks against the Broncos, Crosby tallied 30 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 9.08-point projection and was much higher than his 7.6-point season scoring average. Crosby ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Maxx Crosby

Top Player Comparison

Macheteros™
Points
% of total points 200.01
1
Adam Thielen
WR
31.03
15.39
15.5%
2
Maxx Crosby
DE
30
9.08
15%
3
Jalen Hurts
QB
27.53
25.73
13.8%
4
Jordan Hicks
LB
23
8.58
11.5%
Clark Kent
Points
% of total points 194.26
1
CeeDee Lamb
WR
39.32
17.27
20.2%
2
Derek Carr
QB
35.39
23.31
18.2%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
28.95
16.16
14.9%
4
Denzel Perryman
LB
17.57
12.37
9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Macheteros™ who grabbed the lead, 115.84-58.85. For Macheteros™, Harrison Butker had a 52-yard field goal. Joe Mixon made the highlight reel for Clark Kent with a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Derek Carr had a 48-yard touchdown pass and a 31-yard touchdown pass for Clark Kent, while CeeDee Lamb had a 35-yard touchdown catch, helping Clark Kent to a 175.63-168.84 lead.
Sunday Night
There were players with big-time moments for both teams on Sunday night, but it was Clark Kent who emerged with the lead, 194.26-175.26. For Macheteros™, Gerald Everett had a 41-yard catch. Chris Boswell made the highlight reel for Clark Kent with a 52-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Macheteros™   Clark Kent

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Macheteros™ scored more points in this matchup (200.01) than their season average (157.07).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Clark Kent. They've lost six in a row.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Macheteros™ (3-3) have a better record than Clark Kent (0-6).
Macheteros™ laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Clark Kent (0).
Macheteros™ are clutch masters, with more close wins than Clark Kent (1 vs 0).
Macheteros™ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Clark Kent (2 vs 1).
Clark Kent have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Macheteros™ (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Macheteros™ have outscored Clark Kent at QB this season.
Macheteros™ was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than Clark Kent (2).
Don't worry Clark Kent, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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