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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Sandbagging
3-3 100.5
110.54
 
VS
proj
Cracklings
96.72 1-5
119.6

Cracklings succumb to Sandbagging in 100.50-96.72 struggle

There's no way around it, Cracklings underperformed, at least based on projections, as Sandbagging staged a comeback for a 100.50-96.72 win. Sandbagging trailed 86.48-72.70 heading into Sunday night, but the team came storming back behind Ezekiel Elliott, who ran for 81 yards and a touchdown for 14.6 points, and Miles Sanders, who ran for 71 yards and a touchdown (13.2 points). Leonard Fournette (16.1 points) and Allen Lazard (13.6) carried the flag for Cracklings in the loss. Sandbagging (3-3) will look to rack up another win against TX4vida, while Cracklings (1-5) meet Iggles in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Sandbagging   Cracklings

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hubbard (7 Tackles) scored 5 points against the Saints in Week 6. His scoring output was 61.8% more than his 3.09-point projection and was much higher than his 3-point season scoring average. Hubbard ranks #1 among fantasy DEs this season and will face the Falcons next week.
Sam Hubbard

Top Player Comparison

Sandbagging
Points
% of total points 100.5
1
Justin Fields
QB
21.4
19.08
21.3%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
14.6
9.79
14.5%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
13.2
10.99
13.1%
4
Evan McPherson
K
11
9.18
10.9%
Cracklings
Points
% of total points 96.72
1
Leonard Fournette
RB
16.1
13.48
16.6%
2
Allen Lazard
WR
13.6
8.27
14.1%
3
Roquan Smith
LB
11
6.71
11.4%
4
Kenny Pickett
QB
10.28
17.28
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Justin Fields had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Sandbagging to contribute to a 26.60-12.50 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Evan McPherson had a 52-yard field goal for Sandbagging, who trailed 77.48-65.70 after the early action.

Points By Position

  Sandbagging   Cracklings

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Sandbagging scored less in this one (100.5) than their season average of 117.49.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cracklings need some help then, averaging just 101.7 versus Sandbagging's 117.49.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Sandbagging (3-3) have a better record than Cracklings (1-5).
Sandbagging see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Cracklings (0).
Sandbagging don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Cracklings (0 vs 2).
Sandbagging should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Cracklings (4 vs 1).
Sandbagging have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Cracklings (40 vs 26).
Cracklings have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Sandbagging (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Sandbagging have outscored Cracklings at RB, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for Sandbagging had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Cracklings (0).
Hey Cracklings, 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

Sandbagging
Listen Sandbagging, I'm a glass-half-full kind of coach. While others may harp on the fact that our scoring's decreased a bit lately, I'll choose to take the optimistic route. Averaging 120.89 points through Week 5, our crew has certainly proven that it's even better than the 100.5 we needed for this past week's win!
Cracklings
There's still a boatload of football left to be played, Cracklings! Your next few opponents may take a peek at your win-loss record and foolishly think they've got an easy matchup. Use that to your advantage and deploy your best possible starting lineups... catch those complacent GMs off-guard!