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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Zack's Unnamed Team
4-2 94.26
100.95
 
VS
proj
Abominable Tardigrades
92.56 2-4
94.21

Zack's Unnamed Team hand Abominable Tardigrades third straight loss in 94.26-92.56 squeaker

Zack's Unnamed Team eked out a 94.26-92.56 win to hand Abominable Tardigrades their third consecutive loss. Abominable Tardigrades made a run at it on Monday night, but they fell short. Zack's Unnamed Team led 93.46-85.56 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 7 points from the Los Angeles Chargers defense on Monday night for Abominable Tardigrades. Zack's Unnamed Team were led by Patrick Mahomes (21.62 points) and Tyreek Hill (17.7). Zack's Unnamed Team (4-2) will look to keep it rolling against Randy Ableman, while Abominable Tardigrades (2-4) take on Hooked On A Thielen in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Zack's Unnamed Team   Abominable Tardigrades

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 203 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Panthers, the Rams defense put up 11 points this week. Their scoring output was 22.6% more than their 8.97-point projection and was much higher than their 6.67-point season scoring average. The Rams defense will face the 49ers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Zack's Unnamed Team
Points
% of total points 94.26
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
21.62
23.52
22.9%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.7
11.9
18.8%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
16.1
13.48
17.1%
4
Harrison Butker
K
11
9.23
11.7%
Abominable Tardigrades
Points
% of total points 92.56
1
Josh Allen
QB
26.36
26.24
28.5%
2
Deon Jackson
RB
18.1
8.79
19.6%
3
Kenneth Walker III
RB
17
10.63
18.4%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
7.7
10.54
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Zack's Unnamed Team emerged with a 93.46-77.86 lead. Patrick Mahomes had a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for Zack's Unnamed Team, while Harrison Butker had a 62-yard field goal. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Abominable Tardigrades with a 34-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Zack's Unnamed Team   Abominable Tardigrades

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Abominable Tardigrades. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Zack's Unnamed Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 94.45 versus Abominable Tardigrades's 89.43.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Zack's Unnamed Team (4-2) have a better record than Abominable Tardigrades (2-4).
Even the computers think Zack's Unnamed Team have better players. Their projected average points is higher (104.27) than Abominable Tardigrades (94.94).
Zack's Unnamed Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Abominable Tardigrades (2 vs 1).
Zack's Unnamed Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Abominable Tardigrades (1 vs 0).
Abominable Tardigrades have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Zack's Unnamed Team (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Zack's Unnamed Team have outscored Abominable Tardigrades at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Zack's Unnamed Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Zack's Unnamed Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Abominable Tardigrades (1).
Hey Abominable Tardigrades, 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

Zack's Unnamed Team
Tight wins like this can be very important for the locker room. Persevering through trials and tribulations, and triumphing in the face of adversity... expect the team chemistry on Zack's Unnamed Team to be stronger than ever riding into Week 7.
Abominable Tardigrades
Normally, a single missed field goal isn't any real cause for concern. Having said that, Mason Crosby went 1-for-2 on FGs instead of 2-for-2, and Abominable Tardigrades lost the matchup by 1.7 points. Talk about impeccable timing...