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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
PJ
4-2 273.8
212.95
 
VS
proj
BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE
162.8 2-4
178.69

PJ knock off BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE in 273.8-162.8 beatdown

PJ stepped up, rolling to a 273.8-162.8 win over BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE, who fell short of projections. PJ earned an 18.3-point lead on Thursday behind Antonio Brown (19.8 points) and never let go of it. Lamar Jackson (33.3 points) and Stefon Diggs (19.4) led the way for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE in the loss. PJ (4-2) will look to keep it rolling against Leader of the PACK, while BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE (2-4) will face Elijah’s Elite Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  PJ   BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 18.64 points, Henry nearly doubled that amount by scoring 35.6 points as the Titans beat the Bills 34-31. He racked up 156 yards from scrimmage and ran for 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on PJ this week. In Week 7, Henry and the Titans will battle the Chiefs.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

PJ
Points
% of total points 273.8
1
Dak Prescott
QB
77.5
50.68
28.3%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
35.6
18.64
13%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
19.8
11.74
7.2%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
19
14.46
6.9%
BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE
Points
% of total points 162.8
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
33.3
55.98
20.5%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
19.4
17.41
11.9%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
19.4
12.65
11.9%
4
Cole Beasley
WR
18.3
9.63
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Antonio Brown had a 23-yard touchdown catch for PJ, helping to give the team a 19.8-1.5 lead.
Sunday Late
Dak Prescott had a 35-yard touchdown pass for PJ to contribute to a 214.2-125.1 lead for the team.
Monday
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Monday night. For PJ, Derrick Henry had a 76-yard touchdown run. Cole Beasley made the highlight reel for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE with a 29-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  PJ   BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. PJ scored more points in this matchup (273.8) than their season average (215.35).
We heard scoring helps you win. BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE need some help then, averaging just 185.23 versus PJ's 215.35.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. PJ (4-2) have a better record than BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE (2-4).
Even the computers think PJ have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (214.55) than BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE (192.55).
PJ have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE (46 vs 34).
By position, PJ have outscored BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE at QB, RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
PJ has a higher average scoring margin (20) than BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE this season (-24).
The starters for PJ had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE (1).
PJ was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE (2).
Hey BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

PJ
You know, the key to football is spotting the mismatches. Fueled by a thrilling showing by Dak Prescott, we doubled up BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE at the quarterback position this past week (77.5 points to 33.3). Prescott went 36-for-51 for 445 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a six-point win over the Patriots.
BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE
Ugh, talk about old-school ground n' pound. As a group, the starting backfield for BIGGEE_DOWNWRAIDERS_4LIFE collectively registered three catches on only four targets this past week. Tell those offensive coordinators to dial up a couple of screen plays in Week 7!