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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
Team 6
5-3 112.46
106.63
 
VS
proj
Minnesota Chargers
86.82 3-5
94.46

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, Minnesota Chargers fall to Team 6 in 112.46-86.82 romp

Hampered by a 0-point week from Rashod Bateman, Minnesota Chargers were unable to overcome Team 6, which cruised to a 112.46-86.82 victory. Team 6 grabbed an early 13.30-point lead on Thursday. Minnesota Chargers came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Travis Etienne Jr. (23.7 points) and Melvin Gordon III (12.7). Unphased, Team 6 pulled it together later that afternoon, as Christian McCaffrey (36.26 points) put them back on top once and for all. Team 6 (5-3) will look to sustain their winning ways against Dangerous Dawgs, while Minnesota Chargers (3-5) attempt to get back in the win column against raiders.

Matchup Timeline

  Team 6   Minnesota Chargers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 85 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Panthers, Allgeier tallied 16 points this week. He scored 82% more than his 8.79-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Allgeier will face the Chargers next week.
Tyler Allgeier

Top Player Comparison

Team 6
Points
% of total points 112.46
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
36.26
16.27
32.2%
2
Josh Allen
QB
19.62
27.07
17.4%
3
Tyler Allgeier
RB
16
8.79
14.2%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
13.3
13
11.8%
Minnesota Chargers
Points
% of total points 86.82
1
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
23.7
12.58
27.3%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
12.7
10.05
14.6%
3
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
10.4
12.38
12%
4
T.J. Hockenson
TE
9.5
8.27
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Minnesota Chargers had a 78.82-55.58 lead. For Team 6, Tyler Allgeier had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Travis Etienne Jr. had a 49-yard run for Minnesota Chargers, while T.J. Hockenson had a 58-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Christian McCaffrey had a 34-yard touchdown pass for Team 6 to contribute to a 91.84-86.82 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Josh Allen had a 26-yard touchdown pass and a 53-yard pass for Team 6, helping the team to a 111.46-86.82 lead.

Points By Position

  Team 6   Minnesota Chargers
Standings Update
How about we catch up on the Standings? We're already at the midpoint of the season after all, believe it or not.
Team 6
Team 6 may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through eight weeks, the squad is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (109.45 ppg), propelling Team 6 to No. 3 in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
2198 Pass Yds, 19 Pass TDs, 306 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Christian McCaffrey
Best Drafted
525 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 356 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Tyler Allgeier
Best Acquisition
324 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Minnesota Chargers
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Minnesota Chargers making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 99.39 points per game through eight weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Austin Ekeler
MVP
380 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 357 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Travis Etienne Jr.
Best Drafted
571 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 157 Rec Yds
Trevor Lawrence
Best Acquisition
1840 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Minnesota Chargers need some help then, averaging just 99.39 versus Team 6's 109.45.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Team 6 (5-3) have a better record than Minnesota Chargers (3-5).
Even the computers think Team 6 have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (116.4) than Minnesota Chargers (101.7).
Team 6 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Minnesota Chargers (3 vs 2).
By position, Team 6 have outscored Minnesota Chargers at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Team 6 has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Minnesota Chargers this season (-7).
The starters for Team 6 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Minnesota Chargers (3).
Hey Minnesota Chargers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!