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Week 6

Weekly
Grade
Peyton Manning
4-2 127.64
122.96
 
VS
proj
Sydney Koalas
111.8 0-6
94.24

Peyton Manning come back to knock off Sydney Koalas for third straight win, 127.64-111.80

Peyton Manning extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Sydney Koalas, coming back to earn a 127.64-111.80 win. Peyton Manning trailed 111.80-95.74 heading into Sunday night, but the unit came storming back behind A.J. Brown (5 Rec, 67 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Miles Sanders (71 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Stefon Diggs (30.8 points) and Kirk Cousins (16.5) were the top performers for Sydney Koalas in defeat. Peyton Manning (4-2) will look to sustain their winning ways against Niners Kick A$$, while Sydney Koalas (0-6) will meet michael's Great Team in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Peyton Manning   Sydney Koalas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jackson racked up 121 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown as the Colts beat the Jaguars 34-27. In doing so, he put up 28.1 points to more-than-double his 11.16-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any RB in the league this season. Next week, Jackson will battle the Titans.
Deon Jackson

Top Player Comparison

Peyton Manning
Points
% of total points 127.64
1
Deon Jackson
RB
28.1
11.16
22%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.4
16.96
14.4%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
17.7
15.33
13.9%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
16.7
21.12
13.1%
Sydney Koalas
Points
% of total points 111.8
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
30.8
20.65
27.5%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
16.5
19.5
14.8%
3
George Kittle
TE
16.3
10.41
14.6%
4
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
12.8
9.24
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Khalil Herbert had a 64-yard run for Sydney Koalas, helping to stake Sydney Koalas to a 7.50-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Peyton Manning who claimed the lead, 95.74-81.00. For Peyton Manning, Justin Jefferson had a 47-yard catch. Kirk Cousins had a 47-yard pass for Sydney Koalas, while Travis Etienne Jr. had a 48-yard run.

Points By Position

  Peyton Manning   Sydney Koalas

StatSmack

Peyton Manning must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (127.64) than their season average (117.47).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Peyton Manning have won three straight weeks, while Sydney Koalas have dropped their last six.
We heard scoring helps you win. Sydney Koalas need some help then, averaging just 106.99 versus Peyton Manning's 117.47.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Peyton Manning (4-2) have a better record than Sydney Koalas (0-6).
Peyton Manning don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Sydney Koalas (3 vs 0).
Peyton Manning see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Sydney Koalas (0).
Peyton Manning should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Sydney Koalas (4 vs 1).
By position, Peyton Manning have outscored Sydney Koalas at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Peyton Manning don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
Don't worry Sydney Koalas, 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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