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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
#Unlucky13
4-2 148
129.9
 
VS
proj
Blink
145 1-4-1
127.64

#Unlucky13 beat predictions, earn win over Blink in 148-145 struggle

Both teams exceeded their projected point totals, but #Unlucky13 beat Blink, narrowly earning a 148-145 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as #Unlucky13 led 148-101 heading into Monday night. Blink made them sweat behind Derrick Henry, who racked up 156 yards from scrimmage and ran for 3 touchdowns for 35 points, and Kevin Byard, who made 2 tackles and intercepted a pass (7 points). #Unlucky13 were led by Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 158 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 28 points, and Darrell Henderson Jr., who racked up 107 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns (21 points). #Unlucky13 (4-2) will look to get another W against Kevin Shea's Team, while Blink (1-4-1) will meet FearsomeFoursome in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  #Unlucky13   Blink

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 11 passes for 126 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers, Thielen tallied 18 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 9.36-point projection and was much higher than his 11-point season scoring average. Thielen ranks #48 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Adam Thielen

Top Player Comparison

#Unlucky13
Points
% of total points 148
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
28
14.64
18.9%
2
Darrell Henderson Jr.
RB
21
12.76
14.2%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
18
9.36
12.2%
4
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
15
8.78
10.1%
Blink
Points
% of total points 145
1
Derrick Henry
RB
35
16.55
24.1%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
27
21.65
18.6%
3
Trevon Diggs
CB
20
9.74
13.8%
4
Najee Harris
RB
18
14.28
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was #Unlucky13 who claimed the lead, 120-28. Jonathan Taylor had an 83-yard run for #Unlucky13, while Darrell Henderson Jr. had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Harrison Butker made the highlight reel for Blink with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after all the points were tallied, #Unlucky13 became the proud owner of a 138-83 lead. For #Unlucky13, Daniel Carlson had a 50-yard field goal. Dak Prescott made the highlight reel for Blink with a 35-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Derrick Henry had a 76-yard touchdown run for Blink.

Points By Position

  #Unlucky13   Blink

Game Notes

Most (8 of the 11) of the starters on #Unlucky13 exceeded their projected point totals.
Blink had only five of their 12 starters score higher than their projected points.
Blink can partially blame the loss on Montez Sweat, who didn't score any points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 3-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Not only did #Unlucky13 win, but they also covered the 2.26-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this season, #Unlucky13 moves to (2-0), while Blink falls to (0-1).
A bright spot in the defeat, Derrick Henry officially put up the second-best scoring output for any RB this season with 35 points.

Coach Talk

#Unlucky13
Kudos on deploying a lineup that accounted for 148 points this past week. We deem that to be a job well done. We should take this win in stride, tip our cap to the GM of Blink, and continue our march towards a fantasy championship.
Blink
The problem this week is pretty easy to diagnose, Blink. Choosing to start Montez Sweat in what was ultimately a tight fantasy matchup... let's attempt to play with a full deck of cards next time?