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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
BarkleyUpDaWrongTree
4-3 172.2
162.76
 
VS
proj
LeVeon Let Die
144.1 6-1
152.92

Despite top scorer Winston, LeVeon Let Die fall to BarkleyUpDaWrongTree in 172.2-144.1 rout

LeVeon Let Die had the premier scorer in the matchup with QB Jameis Winston accumulating 54.1 points, the third-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple BarkleyUpDaWrongTree, who cruised to a 172.2-144.1 win. BarkleyUpDaWrongTree grabbed a 0.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Carson Wentz (52.7 points) and the Minnesota Vikings defense (18) and never let it go. Jameis Winston (54.1 points) and Alshon Jeffery (21.8) were the top scorers for LeVeon Let Die in defeat. BarkleyUpDaWrongTree (4-3) will look to keep it rolling against Golden Tatertots, while LeVeon Let Die (6-1) take on Llama llama in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  BarkleyUpDaWrongTree   LeVeon Let Die

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 263 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Jets, the Vikings defense recorded 18 points this week. Their scoring output was 65.1% more than their 10.9-point projection and was much higher than their 12-point season scoring average. The Vikings defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Minnesota Vikings defense

Top Player Comparison

BarkleyUpDaWrongTree
Points
% of total points 172.2
1
Carson Wentz
QB
52.7
45.03
30.6%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.4
22.47
15.3%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
18
10.9
10.5%
4
Mike Evans
WR
17.7
17.36
10.3%
LeVeon Let Die
Points
% of total points 144.1
1
Jameis Winston
QB
54.1
50.71
37.5%
2
Alshon Jeffery
WR
21.8
13
15.1%
3
T.J. Yeldon
RB
17.8
13.64
12.4%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
14
11.69
9.7%

Points By Position

  BarkleyUpDaWrongTree   LeVeon Let Die
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the midway mark. How about we catch up on the Standings?
BarkleyUpDaWrongTree
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on BarkleyUpDaWrongTree holding onto the No. 6 position in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit is averaging only 153.4 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league. Nevertheless, BarkleyUpDaWrongTree is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Carson Wentz
MVP
1502 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs
Saquon Barkley
Best Drafted
481 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 424 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Acquisition
305 Rush Yds, 233 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
LeVeon Let Die
LeVeon Let Die will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 167.1 points per game through seven weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the unit boasts the best record in the league and the No. 1 spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
2335 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Davante Adams
Best Drafted
47 Rec, 557 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Jameis Winston
Best Acquisition
905 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs

What If

BarkleyUpDaWrongTree would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
LeVeon Let Die would have lost to seven other teams besides BarkleyUpDaWrongTree this week.
BarkleyUpDaWrongTree would be 2-5 if they played LeVeon Let Die every week.
LeVeon Let Die would have been victorious over BarkleyUpDaWrongTree 199.9-158.92 had they played each other last week.
BarkleyUpDaWrongTree would be 2-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as LeVeon Let Die.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as BarkleyUpDaWrongTree, LeVeon Let Die would be 5-1.
If BarkleyUpDaWrongTree had played every team in the league each week, they would be 36-41.
If they played every team every week, LeVeon Let Die would be 48-29.