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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Rookie Jr.
5-2 143.8
108.32
 
VS
proj
Over The Hill Gang
139.8 6-1
140.98

Rookie Jr. defeat Over The Hill Gang in 143.80-139.80 battle

Despite similar records, Over The Hill Gang held a significant season point advantage over Rookie Jr. coming into this one (1,129-858). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Rookie Jr. squeaking by for a 143.80-139.80 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Rookie Jr. led 143.80-105.60 heading into Monday night. Over The Hill Gang closed the gap behind Saquon Barkley (43 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 51 Rec Yds) and Austin Hooper (3 Rec, 48 Rec Yds). Rookie Jr. were led by the Los Angeles Rams defense (51.66 points) and Emmanuel Sanders (29.6). Rookie Jr. improve to 5-2 on the season, while Over The Hill Gang fall to 6-1.

Matchup Timeline

  Rookie Jr.   Over The Hill Gang

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 228 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the 49ers, the Rams defense put up 51.66 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 16.12-point projection and was much higher than their 23.47-point season scoring average. The Rams defense ranks #76 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Rookie Jr.
Points
% of total points 143.8
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
51.66
16.12
35.9%
2
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
29.6
13.01
20.6%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
22.64
14.41
15.7%
4
Robert Woods
WR
13.4
16.3
9.3%
Over The Hill Gang
Points
% of total points 139.8
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
34
26.07
24.3%
2
Andrew Luck
QB
32.3
25.96
23.1%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.4
22.47
18.9%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
19.9
19.19
14.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Emmanuel Sanders had a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown pass for Rookie Jr., contributing to a 29.60-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Rookie Jr. became the proud owner of a 132.40-77.60 lead. For Rookie Jr., Chandler Catanzaro had a 59-yard field goal. Andrew Luck made the highlight reel for Over The Hill Gang with a 29-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Rookie Jr.   Over The Hill Gang
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the midway mark. Let's catch up on the Standings.
Rookie Jr.
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to imagine Rookie Jr. holding onto the No. 4 position in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit is averaging only 122.57 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Rookie Jr. is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
the Los Angeles Rams defense
MVP
18.3 Avg Pts Allowed, 327.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 12 Turnovers
Best Drafted
Cam Newton
Best Acquisition
1427 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs, 257 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Over The Hill Gang
This week was the exception, not the rule. Over The Hill Gang have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 161.31 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the team to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Andrew Luck
MVP
1948 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs
Best Drafted
Saquon Barkley
Best Acquisition
481 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 424 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Rookie Jr. scored more in this one (143.8) than their season average (122.57).
Rookie Jr. laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Over The Hill Gang (0).
Rookie Jr. have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Over The Hill Gang (1 vs 0).
By position, Rookie Jr. have outscored Over The Hill Gang at TE this season.
The starters for Rookie Jr. had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Over The Hill Gang (1).
There's not much good to say about Over The Hill Gang this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!