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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Michael's Misfits
4-2 135.44
145.41
 
VS
proj
Iggles
91.22 3-3
131.94

Michael's Misfits top Iggles in 135.44-91.22 landslide

Despite similar records, Michael's Misfits held a significant season point advantage over Iggles coming into this one (899-639), and they lived up to their reputation with an easy victory, cruising to a 135.44-91.22 win. Michael's Misfits got out to a 16.28-point lead on Thursday behind Tom Brady (22.98 points) and Jake Elliott (2) and never let it go. Trevor Lawrence (319 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 11 Rush Yds) and Matt Prater (3-3 FG, 51 long, 4-4 XP) were the top performers for Iggles in the loss. Michael's Misfits (4-2) will look to build on their success against iCuRaRook, while Iggles (3-3) attempt to get back on track against Brown Stains.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael's Misfits   Iggles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Crosby (6 Tackles, 3 Sacks) scored 8 points against the Broncos in Week 6. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 3.38-point projection and was much higher than his 2-point season scoring average. Crosby ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
Maxx Crosby

Top Player Comparison

Michael's Misfits
Points
% of total points 135.44
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
26
12.03
19.2%
2
Tom Brady
QB
22.98
28.81
17%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
17.16
22.99
12.7%
4
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
16
8.64
11.8%
Iggles
Points
% of total points 91.22
1
Trevor Lawrence
QB
19.86
22.5
21.8%
2
Matt Prater
K
16
8.01
17.5%
3
Geno Smith
QB
12.26
21.52
13.4%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
8.9
8.41
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tom Brady had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Michael's Misfits, helping the team to a 24.98-8.70 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Michael's Misfits who claimed the lead, 89.08-50.16. For Michael's Misfits, Marvin Jones Jr. had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Trevor Lawrence made the highlight reel for Iggles with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Michael's Misfits who emerged with the lead, 131.54-71.16. For Michael's Misfits, Baker Mayfield had a 57-yard touchdown pass. Matt Prater had a 51-yard field goal for Iggles, while Chase Edmonds had a 40-yard run.
Sunday Night
Geno Smith had a 41-yard pass for Iggles, who trailed 131.54-86.92 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Michael's Misfits   Iggles

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Michael's Misfits scored fewer points in this one (135.44) than their season average of 149.75.
We heard scoring helps you win. Iggles need some help then, averaging just 106.48 versus Michael's Misfits's 149.75.
Even the computers think Michael's Misfits have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (148.54) than Iggles (127.73).
You can't win if you don't play. Michael's Misfits has left fewer points on the bench this season (105.7) than Iggles (127.08).
Once Michael's Misfits put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Iggles (4 vs 1).
Michael's Misfits should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Iggles (4 vs 2).
By position, Michael's Misfits have outscored Iggles at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Michael's Misfits has a higher average scoring margin (27) than Iggles this season (-21).
There's not much good to say about Iggles this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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