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Week 6 fantasy football recap

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Who went off, who beat the projection, who came from nowhere and who let a lineup down, with every final.
Finals
14

games

Top score
30.7

Christian McCaffrey, RB

Fantasy

Week 6 in the spotlight

The best, the biggest beats, the surprises and the letdowns. Projections are Sleeper's.

Went off

The highest scores of the week at quarterback, running back, wide receiver and tight end.

Christian McCaffreyRB1, running back rank 1 that week

SFagainst WAS

30.7PPR points

Projected 20.6 by Sleeper+10.1 against the projection

16 carries, 64 rushing yards, 2 TD; 9 catches on 10 targets, 53 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

  1. Malik NabersWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    NYG against NO

    12 catches on 15 targets, 165 receiving yards.

    28.5 points

    Projected 15.0 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  2. Trevor LawrenceQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    JAX against HOU

    24 of 41, 306 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 11 rushing yards.

    28.3 points

    Projected 18.4 by Sleeper+9.9 against the projection

  3. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    KC against LAC

    19 carries, 128 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 11 receiving yards.

    27.9 points

    Projected 22.8 by Sleeper+5.1 against the projection

  4. Tyler ShoughQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    NO against NYG

    16 of 30, 144 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, 32 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    27.0 points

    Projected 17.1 by Sleeper+9.9 against the projection

  5. Tre TuckerWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    LV against BUF

    5 catches on 7 targets, 97 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    26.7 points

    Projected 9.1 by Sleeper+17.6 against the projection

Beat the projection

The biggest gaps above a projection of 8 points or more.

Tre TuckerWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

LVagainst BUF

26.7PPR points

Projected 9.1 by Sleeper+17.6 against the projection

5 catches on 7 targets, 97 receiving yards, 2 TD.

  1. Germie BernardWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    PIT against TB

    11 catches on 12 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    25.7 points

    Projected 10.0 by Sleeper+15.7 against the projection

  2. Malik NabersWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    NYG against NO

    12 catches on 15 targets, 165 receiving yards.

    28.5 points

    Projected 15.0 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  3. Bhayshul TutenRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    JAX against HOU

    12 carries, 39 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 48 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    24.7 points

    Projected 13.2 by Sleeper+11.5 against the projection

  4. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    NYG against NO

    6 catches on 11 targets, 99 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    23.9 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+10.2 against the projection

  5. Christian McCaffreyRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    SF against WAS

    16 carries, 64 rushing yards, 2 TD; 9 catches on 10 targets, 53 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

    30.7 points

    Projected 20.6 by Sleeper+10.1 against the projection

Nobody saw it coming

12 points or more from a player projected for under 6, or not projected at all.

Omar Cooper Jr.WR6, wide receiver rank 6 that week

NYJagainst NE

22.3PPR points

Projected 5.9 by Sleeper+16.4 against the projection

6 catches on 7 targets, 103 receiving yards, 1 TD.

  1. Jaylin NoelWR7, wide receiver rank 7 that week

    HOU against JAX

    4 catches on 4 targets, 107 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    20.7 points

    Projected 5.5 by Sleeper+15.2 against the projection

  2. Tommy TrembleTE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    CAR against PHI

    4 catches on 4 targets, 46 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    20.6 points

    Projected 3.4 by Sleeper+17.2 against the projection

  3. DeMario DouglasWR10, wide receiver rank 10 that week

    NE against NYJ

    7 catches on 8 targets, 86 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 fumble lost.

    19.6 points

    Projected 4.3 by Sleeper+15.3 against the projection

  4. Tyrone Tracy Jr.RB8, running back rank 8 that week

    NYG against NO

    6 carries, 18 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 27 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    18.5 points

    Projected 3.9 by Sleeper+14.6 against the projection

  5. Jahan DotsonWR13, wide receiver rank 13 that week

    ATL against CHI

    3 catches on 5 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    17.7 points

    Projected 3.6 by Sleeper+14.1 against the projection

Let you down

The biggest misses by players projected for 12 points or more who took the field.

Bijan RobinsonRB32, running back rank 32 that week

ATLagainst CHI

7.3PPR points

Projected 25.1 by Sleeper-17.8 against the projection

9 carries, 61 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, -8 receiving yards.

  1. Derrick HenryRB40, running back rank 40 that week

    BAL against CLE

    17 carries, 58 rushing yards; 1 catch on 1 target, 2 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

    5.0 points

    Projected 17.9 by Sleeper-12.9 against the projection

  2. Rhamondre StevensonRB47, running back rank 47 that week

    NE against NYJ

    14 carries, 36 rushing yards.

    3.6 points

    Projected 14.9 by Sleeper-11.3 against the projection

  3. Kyren WilliamsRB24, running back rank 24 that week

    LAR against ARI

    10 carries, 50 rushing yards; 3 catches on 6 targets, 17 receiving yards.

    9.7 points

    Projected 20.9 by Sleeper-11.2 against the projection

  4. Bo NixQB29, quarterback rank 29 that week

    DEN against SEA

    17 of 27, 107 passing yards; 4 carries, 2 rushing yards.

    4.5 points

    Projected 14.3 by Sleeper-9.8 against the projection

  5. Christian WatsonWR40, wide receiver rank 40 that week

    GB against DAL

    3 catches on 8 targets, 64 receiving yards.

    9.4 points

    Projected 18.5 by Sleeper-9.1 against the projection

Fantasy

Week 6 top scorers by position

The five highest scores at each position, PPR scoring.

quarterbacks

  1. Trevor LawrenceQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week

    JAX against HOU

    24 of 41, 306 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 11 rushing yards.

    28.3 points

    Projected 18.4 by Sleeper+9.9 against the projection

  2. Tyler ShoughQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week

    NO against NYG

    16 of 30, 144 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, 32 rushing yards, 1 TD.

    27.0 points

    Projected 17.1 by Sleeper+9.9 against the projection

  3. C.J. StroudQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week

    HOU against JAX

    24 of 34, 312 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards.

    24.0 points

    Projected 15.4 by Sleeper+8.6 against the projection

  4. Drake MayeQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week

    NE against NYJ

    18 of 32, 235 passing yards, 3 TD; 4 carries, 24 rushing yards.

    23.8 points

    Projected 20.5 by Sleeper+3.3 against the projection

  5. Michael Penix Jr.QB5, quarterback rank 5 that week

    ATL against CHI

    19 of 33, 225 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.

    23.1 points

    Projected 14.6 by Sleeper+8.5 against the projection

running backs

  1. Christian McCaffreyRB1, running back rank 1 that week

    SF against WAS

    16 carries, 64 rushing yards, 2 TD; 9 catches on 10 targets, 53 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.

    30.7 points

    Projected 20.6 by Sleeper+10.1 against the projection

  2. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week

    KC against LAC

    19 carries, 128 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 11 receiving yards.

    27.9 points

    Projected 22.8 by Sleeper+5.1 against the projection

  3. Bhayshul TutenRB3, running back rank 3 that week

    JAX against HOU

    12 carries, 39 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 48 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    24.7 points

    Projected 13.2 by Sleeper+11.5 against the projection

  4. James Cook IIIRB4, running back rank 4 that week

    BUF against LV

    22 carries, 95 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 58 receiving yards.

    24.3 points

    Projected 17.2 by Sleeper+7.1 against the projection

  5. D'Andre SwiftRB5, running back rank 5 that week

    CHI against ATL

    16 carries, 44 rushing yards, 2 TD; 4 catches on 5 targets, 26 receiving yards.

    23.0 points

    Projected 15.1 by Sleeper+7.9 against the projection

wide receivers

  1. Malik NabersWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week

    NYG against NO

    12 catches on 15 targets, 165 receiving yards.

    28.5 points

    Projected 15.0 by Sleeper+13.5 against the projection

  2. Tre TuckerWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week

    LV against BUF

    5 catches on 7 targets, 97 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    26.7 points

    Projected 9.1 by Sleeper+17.6 against the projection

  3. Germie BernardWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week

    PIT against TB

    11 catches on 12 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    25.7 points

    Projected 10.0 by Sleeper+15.7 against the projection

  4. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week

    SEA against DEN

    12 catches on 16 targets, 134 receiving yards.

    25.4 points

    Projected 22.5 by Sleeper+2.9 against the projection

  5. Matthew GoldenWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week

    GB against DAL

    6 catches on 13 targets, 104 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    22.4 points

    Projected 15.6 by Sleeper+6.8 against the projection

tight ends

  1. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week

    NYG against NO

    6 catches on 11 targets, 99 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    23.9 points

    Projected 13.7 by Sleeper+10.2 against the projection

  2. Kyle Pitts Sr.TE2, tight end rank 2 that week

    ATL against CHI

    5 catches on 7 targets, 60 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    23.0 points

    Projected 7.6 by Sleeper+15.4 against the projection

  3. Tommy TrembleTE3, tight end rank 3 that week

    CAR against PHI

    4 catches on 4 targets, 46 receiving yards, 2 TD.

    20.6 points

    Projected 3.4 by Sleeper+17.2 against the projection

  4. Colston LovelandTE4, tight end rank 4 that week

    CHI against ATL

    6 catches on 7 targets, 65 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    18.5 points

    Projected 9.5 by Sleeper+9.0 against the projection

  5. George KittleTE5, tight end rank 5 that week

    SF against WAS

    5 catches on 8 targets, 69 receiving yards, 1 TD.

    17.9 points

    Projected 14.8 by Sleeper+3.1 against the projection

kickers

  1. Chad RylandK1, kicker rank 1 that week

    ARI against LAR

    6 of 6 field goals.

    19.0 points

    Projected 6.8 by Sleeper+12.2 against the projection

  2. Joey SlyeK2, kicker rank 2 that week

    TEN against IND

    4 of 4 field goals, 2 extra points.

    18.0 points

    Projected 7.2 by Sleeper+10.8 against the projection

  3. Chase McLaughlinK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    TB against PIT

    4 of 4 field goals, 1 extra point.

    17.0 points

    Projected 7.5 by Sleeper+9.5 against the projection

  4. Chris BoswellK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    PIT against TB

    4 of 5 field goals, 2 extra points.

    17.0 points

    Projected 7.8 by Sleeper+9.2 against the projection

  5. Tyler BassK3, kicker rank 3 that week

    BUF against LV

    4 of 4 field goals, 3 extra points.

    17.0 points

    Projected 8.1 by Sleeper+8.9 against the projection

team defenses

  1. Tennessee TitansDEF1, team defense rank 1 that week

    TEN against IND

    20 points allowed, 6 sacks.

    22.0 points

    Projected 5.2 by Sleeper+16.8 against the projection

  2. Kansas City ChiefsDEF2, team defense rank 2 that week

    KC against LAC

    6 points allowed, 4 sacks.

    16.0 points

    Projected 9.0 by Sleeper+7.0 against the projection

  3. Denver BroncosDEF3, team defense rank 3 that week

    DEN against SEA

    14 points allowed, 5 sacks.

    14.0 points

    Projected 6.5 by Sleeper+7.5 against the projection

  4. New Orleans SaintsDEF4, team defense rank 4 that week

    NO against NYG

    27 points allowed, 5 sacks.

    13.0 points

    Projected 6.7 by Sleeper+6.3 against the projection

  5. Chicago BearsDEF5, team defense rank 5 that week

    CHI against ATL

    23 points allowed, 5 sacks.

    12.0 points

    Projected 6.2 by Sleeper+5.8 against the projection

Around the NFL

Week 6 results

Every final, how the line fared and the best fantasy lines of each game.

  • Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos: Denver wins in overtime on a pick and a 53-yard kick

    Thursday, Oct 15, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Seahawks14 pointsatBroncos17 points

    • Closed Seahawks -3
    • Broncos covered +3
    • Under 40.5, 31 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos

    1. Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWR4, wide receiver rank 4 that week12 catches on 16 targets, 134 receiving yards.25.4 PPR points+2.9 against the projection
    2. RJ HarveyRB13, running back rank 13 that week6 carries, 25 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 4 targets, 31 receiving yards.14.6 PPR points+4.5 against the projection
    3. J.K. DobbinsRB16, running back rank 16 that week17 carries, 41 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 5 receiving yards.13.6 PPR points+6.0 against the projection

    Denver led most of the night on touchdown runs by J.K. Dobbins and RJ Harvey, and Seattle needed a Jason Myers field goal with three seconds left to tie it at 14.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Seattle Seahawks at Denver Broncos

  • Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars: Stroud and Lawrence trade seven touchdowns in London

    Sunday, Oct 18, 9:30 AM EDT

    Final: Texans34 pointsatJaguars31 points

    • Closed Jaguars -2.5
    • Texans covered +2.5
    • Over 42.5, 65 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars

    1. Trevor LawrenceQB1, quarterback rank 1 that week24 of 41, 306 passing yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; 3 carries, 11 rushing yards.28.3 PPR points+9.9 against the projection
    2. Bhayshul TutenRB3, running back rank 3 that week12 carries, 39 rushing yards; 4 catches on 4 targets, 48 receiving yards, 2 TD.24.7 PPR points+11.5 against the projection
    3. C.J. StroudQB3, quarterback rank 3 that week24 of 34, 312 passing yards, 3 TD, 1 INT; 1 carry, 5 rushing yards.24.0 PPR points+8.6 against the projection

    The week's shootout finished 34 to 31 against a 42.5 total, 22.5 points over. Trevor Lawrence threw four touchdowns for 28.3 points, two of them to Bhayshul Tuten, who scored 24.7 on 16 touches. C.J.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons: Caleb Williams returns sharp and Bijan disappears

    Sunday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Bears31 pointsatFalcons23 points

    • Closed Bears -1.5
    • Bears covered -1.5
    • Over 50.5, 54 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons

    1. Michael Penix Jr.QB5, quarterback rank 5 that week19 of 33, 225 passing yards, 3 TD; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards; 1 fumble lost.23.1 PPR points+8.5 against the projection
    2. D'Andre SwiftRB5, running back rank 5 that week16 carries, 44 rushing yards, 2 TD; 4 catches on 5 targets, 26 receiving yards.23.0 PPR points+7.9 against the projection
    3. Kyle Pitts Sr.TE2, tight end rank 2 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 60 receiving yards, 2 TD.23.0 PPR points+15.4 against the projection

    Caleb Williams came back from three missed games and completed 30 of 36 for 305 yards, spreading it to Luther Burden (eight catches on eight targets) and Colston Loveland (a touchdown and 18.5 points).

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Chicago Bears at Atlanta Falcons

  • Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns: Cleveland wins a 13 to 10 game with Lamar and Judkins out

    Sunday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Ravens10 pointsatBrowns13 points

    • Closed Ravens -3
    • Browns covered +3
    • Under 40.5, 23 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

    1. Josh CuevasTE9, tight end rank 9 that week4 catches on 5 targets, 44 receiving yards, 1 TD.14.4 PPR points+11.9 against the projection
    2. Tyler HuntleyQB17, quarterback rank 17 that week19 of 31, 165 passing yards, 1 TD; 5 carries, 28 rushing yards.13.4 PPR points+0.6 against the projection
    3. Zay FlowersWR29, wide receiver rank 29 that week6 catches on 11 targets, 66 receiving yards; 1 carry, 1 rushing yards.12.7 PPR points-4.6 against the projection

    The week's lowest-scoring game, 23 points against a 40.5 total, was played without Lamar Jackson and Quinshon Judkins.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Baltimore Ravens at Cleveland Browns

  • Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts: Tennessee wins in Indianapolis on 102 passing yards

    Sunday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Titans26 pointsatColts20 points

    • Closed Colts -6.5
    • Titans covered +6.5
    • Over 43.5, 46 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts

    1. Jonathan TaylorRB6, running back rank 6 that week21 carries, 94 rushing yards, 1 TD; 2 catches on 4 targets, 57 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.21.1 PPR points-1.6 against the projection
    2. Carnell TateWR11, wide receiver rank 11 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 70 receiving yards, 1 TD.19.0 PPR points+6.1 against the projection
    3. Keenan AllenWR17, wide receiver rank 17 that week8 catches on 11 targets, 82 receiving yards.16.2 PPR points+6.9 against the projection

    Tennessee won 26 to 20 as a 6.5-point underdog at +240 without much passing: Cam Ward threw 22 times for 102 yards, one of them a touchdown to Carnell Tate, who caught six of seven targets for 19.0 points.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts

  • New York Jets at New England Patriots: Maye throws three and the Jets cover anyway

    Sunday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Jets19 pointsatPatriots26 points

    • Closed Patriots -7.5
    • Jets covered +7.5
    • Over 42.5, 45 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New York Jets at New England Patriots

    1. Drake MayeQB4, quarterback rank 4 that week18 of 32, 235 passing yards, 3 TD; 4 carries, 24 rushing yards.23.8 PPR points+3.3 against the projection
    2. Omar Cooper Jr.WR6, wide receiver rank 6 that week6 catches on 7 targets, 103 receiving yards, 1 TD.22.3 PPR points+16.4 against the projection
    3. DeMario DouglasWR10, wide receiver rank 10 that week7 catches on 8 targets, 86 receiving yards, 1 TD; 1 fumble lost.19.6 PPR points+15.3 against the projection

    Drake Maye threw three touchdowns, to Romeo Doubs, DeMario Douglas and Hunter Henry, and New England led 17 to 3 at half.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New York Jets at New England Patriots

  • New Orleans Saints at New York Giants: McCarthy relieves Winston and nearly erases 34 straight Saints points

    Sunday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Saints34 pointsatGiants27 points

    • Closed Saints -1.5
    • Saints covered -1.5
    • Over 46.5, 61 scored

    Top fantasy lines, New Orleans Saints at New York Giants

    1. Malik NabersWR1, wide receiver rank 1 that week12 catches on 15 targets, 165 receiving yards.28.5 PPR points+13.5 against the projection
    2. Tyler ShoughQB2, quarterback rank 2 that week16 of 30, 144 passing yards, 3 TD; 5 carries, 32 rushing yards, 1 TD.27.0 PPR points+9.9 against the projection
    3. Isaiah LikelyTE1, tight end rank 1 that week6 catches on 11 targets, 99 receiving yards, 1 TD.23.9 PPR points+10.2 against the projection

    A Giants special-teams fumble before half started a run of 34 unanswered New Orleans points. Tyler Shough scored four touchdowns, three passing and one running, for 27.0 points while reportedly playing with two broken...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, New Orleans Saints at New York Giants

  • Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles: Tommy Tremble scores twice and Philadelphia loses without Hurts

    Sunday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Panthers25 pointsatEagles14 points

    • Closed Panthers -3
    • Panthers covered -3
    • Under 39.5, 39 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles

    1. Tommy TrembleTE3, tight end rank 3 that week4 catches on 4 targets, 46 receiving yards, 2 TD.20.6 PPR points+17.2 against the projection
    2. DeVonta SmithWR8, wide receiver rank 8 that week7 catches on 14 targets, 75 receiving yards, 1 TD.20.5 PPR points+8.6 against the projection
    3. Bryce YoungQB8, quarterback rank 8 that week20 of 39, 281 passing yards, 2 TD; 3 carries, 6 rushing yards.19.8 PPR points+2.8 against the projection

    Philadelphia played without Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, and Tanner McKee threw 45 times for 215 yards. The Eagles got within 19 to 14 early in the fourth before Carolina pulled away.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Carolina Panthers at Philadelphia Eagles

  • Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Germie Bernard catches 11 of 12 and the overtime winner

    Sunday, Oct 18, 1:00 PM EDT

    Final: Steelers26 pointsatBuccaneers19 points

    • Closed Steelers -2.5
    • Steelers covered -2.5
    • Over 37.5, 45 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    1. Germie BernardWR3, wide receiver rank 3 that week11 catches on 12 targets, 87 receiving yards, 1 TD.25.7 PPR points+15.7 against the projection
    2. DK MetcalfWR9, wide receiver rank 9 that week11 catches on 15 targets, 93 receiving yards.20.3 PPR points+7.5 against the projection
    3. Emeka EgbukaWR12, wide receiver rank 12 that week7 catches on 16 targets, 48 receiving yards, 1 TD.17.8 PPR points+7.4 against the projection

    Tampa Bay led 16 to 3 going into the fourth and lost in overtime. Aaron Rodgers threw 49 times for 253 yards and two touchdowns, the last a 6-yard throw to Germie Bernard that capped a 70-yard drive, and DK Metcalf...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Pittsburgh Steelers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams: Arizona wins as a 13.5-point underdog without a touchdown

    Sunday, Oct 18, 4:05 PM EDT

    Final: Cardinals18 pointsatRams16 points

    • Closed Rams -13.5
    • Cardinals covered +13.5
    • Under 51.5, 34 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams

    1. Matthew StaffordQB14, quarterback rank 14 that week25 of 33, 222 passing yards, 2 TD.16.9 PPR points-4.4 against the projection
    2. Colby ParkinsonTE10, tight end rank 10 that week5 catches on 6 targets, 31 receiving yards, 1 TD.14.1 PPR points+9.9 against the projection
    3. Blake CorumRB15, running back rank 15 that week9 carries, 42 rushing yards; 2 catches on 2 targets, 18 receiving yards, 1 TD.14.0 PPR points+6.1 against the projection

    The upset of the week was six field goals by Chad Ryland, the last from 43 yards as time expired. The Rams had just gone ahead on a 6-yard touchdown from Matthew Stafford to Colby Parkinson with 47 seconds left, with...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams

  • Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs: Kenneth Walker runs for 128 and the Chargers score six

    Sunday, Oct 18, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Chargers6 pointsatChiefs22 points

    • Closed Chiefs -7.5
    • Chiefs covered -7.5
    • Under 41.5, 28 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

    1. Kenneth Walker IIIRB2, running back rank 2 that week19 carries, 128 rushing yards, 2 TD; 2 catches on 3 targets, 11 receiving yards.27.9 PPR points+5.1 against the projection
    2. Xavier WorthyWR23, wide receiver rank 23 that week7 catches on 7 targets, 73 receiving yards.14.3 PPR points+3.7 against the projection
    3. Patrick MahomesQB23, quarterback rank 23 that week23 of 30, 272 passing yards, 1 INT; 5 carries, 16 rushing yards.11.5 PPR points-7.1 against the projection

    Kansas City covered the 7.5-point spread in a 22 to 6 game that stayed 13.5 under its total. Kenneth Walker ran 19 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns, 27.9 points, and a reported 665 yards in his first five games as...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs

  • Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders: Tre Tucker scores twice in a 63-point game Las Vegas covers

    Sunday, Oct 18, 4:25 PM EDT

    Final: Bills33 pointsatRaiders30 points

    • Closed Bills -5.5
    • Raiders covered +5.5
    • Over 54.5, 63 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders

    1. Tre TuckerWR2, wide receiver rank 2 that week5 catches on 7 targets, 97 receiving yards, 2 TD.26.7 PPR points+17.6 against the projection
    2. James Cook IIIRB4, running back rank 4 that week22 carries, 95 rushing yards, 1 TD; 3 catches on 3 targets, 58 receiving yards.24.3 PPR points+7.1 against the projection
    3. Kirk CousinsQB9, quarterback rank 9 that week23 of 41, 313 passing yards, 2 TD, 1 INT.19.5 PPR points+1.8 against the projection

    The total was 54.5 and the teams scored 63. Tre Tucker caught five of seven targets for 97 yards and two touchdowns, 26.7 points on a 9.1 projection, the biggest beat of the week, and Kirk Cousins threw for 313.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Buffalo Bills at Las Vegas Raiders

  • Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers: Jordan Love beats Dallas and Green Bay's receivers cash in

    Sunday, Oct 18, 8:20 PM EDT

    Final: Cowboys13 pointsatPackers23 points

    • Closed Cowboys -1.5
    • Packers covered +1.5
    • Under 54.5, 36 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers

    1. Matthew GoldenWR5, wide receiver rank 5 that week6 catches on 13 targets, 104 receiving yards, 1 TD.22.4 PPR points+6.8 against the projection
    2. Jordan LoveQB6, quarterback rank 6 that week23 of 41, 276 passing yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 4 carries, 12 rushing yards, 1 TD.21.2 PPR points+0.6 against the projection
    3. Ryan FlournoyWR15, wide receiver rank 15 that week7 catches on 9 targets, 40 receiving yards, 1 TD.17.0 PPR points+8.8 against the projection

    Green Bay won 23 to 13 as a small home underdog, and a game with a 54.5 total produced 36 points. Jordan Love threw for 276 yards and ran in a touchdown for 21.2 points, and Matthew Golden caught six of 13 targets for...

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers

  • Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers: McCaffrey scores twice and Evans leaves with an achilles injury

    Monday, Oct 19, 8:15 PM EDT

    Final: Commanders17 pointsat49ers23 points

    • Closed 49ers -7.5
    • Commanders covered +7.5
    • Under 51.5, 40 scored

    Top fantasy lines, Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers

    1. Christian McCaffreyRB1, running back rank 1 that week16 carries, 64 rushing yards, 2 TD; 9 catches on 10 targets, 53 receiving yards; 1 fumble lost.30.7 PPR points+10.1 against the projection
    2. Jayden DanielsQB7, quarterback rank 7 that week29 of 40, 300 passing yards, 2 TD; 4 carries, 10 rushing yards.21.0 PPR points+3.3 against the projection
    3. George KittleTE5, tight end rank 5 that week5 catches on 8 targets, 69 receiving yards, 1 TD.17.9 PPR points+3.1 against the projection

    Christian McCaffrey carried San Francisco to a 23 to 17 win with two touchdowns, nine catches and 30.7 points, the best line of the week. George Kittle added a touchdown, and Brock Purdy threw for 264.

    Read the recap in the Beacon Brief, Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers