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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
TX4vida
3-3 102.44
134.01
 
VS
proj
Play
71.62 2-4
91.04

TX4vida hand Play third straight loss, 102.44-71.62

TX4vida came out on top with a 102.44-71.62 win to hand Play their third consecutive loss. Play earned a 1.76-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but TX4vida held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kirk Cousins (20.5 points) and Christian McCaffrey (15.8). Russell Wilson (15.82 points) and Najee Harris (10.9) carried the flag for Play in the loss. TX4vida (3-3) will look to rack up another W against Sandbagging, while Play (2-4) will face Prestige Worldwide in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  TX4vida   Play

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hardman overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 10.2 points against his 5.7-point projection. During a 24-20 loss to the Bills, he caught 3 passes for 42 yards and a touchdown. Hardman will face the 49ers next week.
Mecole Hardman

Top Player Comparison

TX4vida
Points
% of total points 102.44
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
20.5
23.92
20%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
15.8
13.89
15.4%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
14
9.58
13.7%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
11.4
8.81
11.1%
Play
Points
% of total points 71.62
1
Russell Wilson
QB
15.82
20.32
22.1%
2
Najee Harris
RB
10.9
10.18
15.2%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
9.5
8.58
13.3%
4
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
8
7.2
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kirk Cousins had a 47-yard pass for TX4vida, while Zach Wilson had a 41-yard pass for the team, who trailed 51.70-49.94 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Christian McCaffrey had a 49-yard catch for TX4vida, helping the team to a 101.64-51.80 lead.
Monday
Russell Wilson had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for Play.

Points By Position

  TX4vida   Play

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. TX4vida scored fewer points in this one (102.44) than their season average of 118.78.
Play would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Play need some help then, averaging just 101.62 versus TX4vida's 118.78.
Even the machines think TX4vida have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (134.23) than Play (125.7).
Once TX4vida put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Play (2 vs 0).
TX4vida should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Play (3 vs 0).
Play have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than TX4vida (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, TX4vida have outscored Play at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for TX4vida had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Play (2).
Don't worry Play, 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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