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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Greg's Grinders
6-0 345.8
288.97
 
VS
proj
Valley Vikings
180.23 2-4
258.07

Greg's Grinders beat Valley Vikings to remain unbeaten in 345.80-180.23 blowout

Greg's Grinders won their sixth matchup in a row to open the season with a convincing victory over Valley Vikings, cruising to a 345.80-180.23 win. Greg's Grinders earned a 27.20-point lead on Thursday behind Cole Holcomb (21.5 points) and Darnell Mooney (16.95) and never looked back. Jalen Hurts (27.35 points) and Jaylen Waddle (20.6) carried the flag for Valley Vikings in defeat. Greg's Grinders improve to 6-0 on the season, while Valley Vikings fall to 2-4.

Matchup Timeline

  Greg's Grinders   Valley Vikings

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jackson overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 36.8 points against his 16.9-point projection. During a 34-27 win over the Jaguars, he racked up 121 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Jackson will face the Titans next week.
Deon Jackson

Top Player Comparison

Greg's Grinders
Points
% of total points 345.8
1
Joe Burrow
QB
50.45
32.84
14.6%
2
Deon Jackson
RB
36.8
16.9
10.6%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
35.3
23.99
10.2%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
27.55
27.12
8%
Valley Vikings
Points
% of total points 180.23
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
27.35
38.61
15.2%
2
Jaylen Waddle
WR
20.6
21.11
11.4%
3
Jordyn Brooks
LB
19.5
21.25
10.8%
4
Ryan Succop
K
16
9.59
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with big-time moments early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, Greg's Grinders became the proud owner of a 266.55-93.55 lead. Joe Burrow had a 60-yard touchdown pass for Greg's Grinders, while Evan McPherson had a 52-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Jaylen Waddle had a 49-yard catch for Valley Vikings, while Ryan Succop had a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Greg's Grinders   Valley Vikings

StatSmack

Greg's Grinders must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (345.8) than their season average (299.03).
Get on their level! Greg's Grinders have won six straight weeks, while Valley Vikings have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Valley Vikings need some help then, averaging just 241.3 versus Greg's Grinders's 299.03.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Greg's Grinders (6-0) have a better record than Valley Vikings (2-4).
Even the machines think Greg's Grinders have better players. Their projected average points is higher (295.6) than Valley Vikings (278.18).
Once Greg's Grinders put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Valley Vikings (1 vs 0).
Greg's Grinders are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Valley Vikings (1).
Greg's Grinders should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Valley Vikings (4 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Valley Vikings - they’ve made more transactions (7) than Greg's Grinders (3) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Greg's Grinders have outscored Valley Vikings at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Greg's Grinders don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 78 points, highest in the league.
Hey Valley Vikings, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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