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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
DeNuke Hopkins
5-2 164.74
116.26
 
VS
proj
Poldi Steelers
152.22 2-5
107

DeNuke Hopkins earn win against Poldi Steelers, 164.74-152.22

Both teams showed up, but DeNuke Hopkins beat Poldi Steelers. Predicted to come out on top by a score of 116.26-107.00, DeNuke Hopkins came out on top with a 164.74-152.22 win over Poldi Steelers. DeNuke Hopkins leapt out to a 36.92-point lead on Thursday behind stellar performances from Emmanuel Sanders (28 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 102 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Phillip Lindsay (61 Ret. Yds) and never looked back. Patrick Mahomes (33.82 points) and Kareem Hunt (32.1) led the charge for Poldi Steelers in the loss. DeNuke Hopkins (5-2) will look to sustain their winning ways against Slink's Mayhem, while Poldi Steelers (2-5) will try to get back on track against Boondock Saints.

Matchup Timeline

  DeNuke Hopkins   Poldi Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 8.2 points, the Rams defense more-than-doubled that amount by scoring 23 points in a 39-10 win over the 49ers. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 228 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the third-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Rams will face the Packers.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

DeNuke Hopkins
Points
% of total points 164.74
1
Mitchell Trubisky
QB
33.42
19.1
20.3%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
26.6
20.5
16.1%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
23
8.2
14%
4
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
21.32
8.37
12.9%
Poldi Steelers
Points
% of total points 152.22
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.82
24.4
22.2%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
32.1
15.23
21.1%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
20.2
11.91
13.3%
4
Trey Burton
TE
18.6
6.84
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Emmanuel Sanders had a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown pass for DeNuke Hopkins, while Phillip Lindsay had a 28-yard touchdown run to contribute to a 36.92-0.00 lead for DeNuke Hopkins.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which DeNuke Hopkins owned a 133.44-54.70 lead. For DeNuke Hopkins, Mitchell Trubisky had a 54-yard pass. Kenyan Drake made the highlight reel for Poldi Steelers with a 54-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes linked up with Sammy Watkins for a 50-yard pass for Poldi Steelers. Mahomes also lit up the scoreboard with a 43-yard pass for Poldi Steelers, who trailed 164.74-132.02 after Sunday night.
Monday
Odell Beckham Jr. had a 51-yard catch for Poldi Steelers.

Points By Position

  DeNuke Hopkins   Poldi Steelers
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the halfway point. Let's check in on the Standings.
DeNuke Hopkins
DeNuke Hopkins have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 129.25 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to No. 2 in the Standings, which puts DeNuke Hopkins in playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
686 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 270 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Deshaun Watson
Best Drafted
1937 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 216 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Mitchell Trubisky
Best Acquisition
1594 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 245 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Poldi Steelers
Poldi Steelers rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through seven weeks, the unit is averaging the 5th-most points per game in the league (113.50 ppg), leaving Poldi Steelers outside of playoff position at No. 8 in the Standings.
Important Players
Kareem Hunt
MVP
542 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 226 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Patrick Mahomes
Best Drafted
2223 Pass Yds, 22 Pass TDs, 120 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Randy Bullock
Best Acquisition
8-10 FG, 51 long, 22-22 XP

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. DeNuke Hopkins scored more in this matchup (164.74) than their season average (129.25).
We heard scoring helps you win. DeNuke Hopkins are doing a better job of that, averaging 129.25 versus Poldi Steelers's 113.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DeNuke Hopkins (5-2) have a better record than Poldi Steelers (2-5).
Even the machines think DeNuke Hopkins have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (117.38) than Poldi Steelers (110.45).
You can't win if you don't play. DeNuke Hopkins has left fewer points on the bench this season (306.28) than Poldi Steelers (400.6).
DeNuke Hopkins don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Poldi Steelers (2 vs 0).
DeNuke Hopkins play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Poldi Steelers (1).
DeNuke Hopkins don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Poldi Steelers (0 vs 1).
DeNuke Hopkins should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Poldi Steelers (4 vs 3).
Poldi Steelers have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than DeNuke Hopkins (2) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, DeNuke Hopkins have outscored Poldi Steelers at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
DeNuke Hopkins don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Poldi Steelers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!