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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Roughnecks
5-2 157.5
137
 
VS
proj
DominationStation
150.8 2-5
153.21

Roughnecks defeat DominationStation for third straight win, 157.50-150.80

Roughnecks extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over DominationStation, emerging victorious with a 157.50-150.80 victory. Roughnecks never trailed in this one after earning a 12.45-point lead on Thursday behind the Denver Broncos defense (32 points). Tom Brady (30.45 points) and Michael Thomas (19.9) led the charge for DominationStation in the loss. Roughnecks (5-2) will look to earn another win against AMMODOG, while DominationStation (2-5) take on Hard Targets in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Roughnecks   DominationStation

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 32 points against their 6.96-point projection. During a 45-10 win over the Cardinals, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 223 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. The Broncos defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Roughnecks
Points
% of total points 157.5
1
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
32
6.96
20.3%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
27.05
23.49
17.2%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
22.8
16.05
14.5%
4
Cole Beasley
WR
13.15
11.34
8.3%
DominationStation
Points
% of total points 150.8
1
Tom Brady
QB
30.45
26.13
20.2%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
19.9
19.19
13.2%
3
A.J. Green
WR
18.7
19.57
12.4%
4
T.J. Yeldon
RB
17.8
13.64
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 55-yard pass for DominationStation, who trailed 118.55-92.60 after the early games.

Points By Position

  Roughnecks   DominationStation
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already halfway through the season, which means we ought to refresh the Standings.
Roughnecks
Roughnecks will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 162.06 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the unit ranks No. 3 in the Standings, easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Ben Roethlisberger
MVP
2033 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Melvin Gordon III
Best Drafted
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Ka'imi Fairbairn
Best Acquisition
17-20 FG, 54 long, 14-14 XP
DominationStation
DominationStation 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 7th-most points per game in the league (149.41 ppg), leaving DominationStation with some work to do in order to make the playoffs at No. 10 in the Standings.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
1876 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Michael Thomas
Best Drafted
53 Rec, 588 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
the Washington Redskins defense
Best Acquisition
20.2 Avg Pts Allowed, 325.7 Avg Yds Allowed, 11 Turnovers

StatSmack

Roughnecks are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. DominationStation need some help then, averaging just 149.41 versus Roughnecks's 162.06.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Roughnecks (5-2) have a better record than DominationStation (2-5).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. DominationStation has left more points on the bench this season (365.1) than Roughnecks (225.25).
Roughnecks don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than DominationStation (3 vs 1).
Roughnecks see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than DominationStation (0).
Roughnecks don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than DominationStation (0 vs 1).
Roughnecks should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than DominationStation (6 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of DominationStation - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Roughnecks (0) this season. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off this week.
By position, Roughnecks have outscored DominationStation at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Roughnecks has a higher average scoring margin (12) than DominationStation this season (-2).
Don't worry DominationStation, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!