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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Whackers
6-1 162.75
163.48
 
VS
proj
DARC NARC
104.7 2-5
133.72

Whackers hand DARC NARC third consecutive loss in 162.75-104.70 rout

Whackers cruised to a 162.75-104.70 victory to hand DARC NARC their third consecutive loss. DARC NARC pulled out to a 19.65-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Whackers after that. They were led by James White (40 Rush Yds, 57 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Adam Thielen (9 Rec, 110 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Jared Goff (202 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Latavius Murray (69 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 14 Rec Yds) did their part for DARC NARC in defeat. Whackers (6-1) will look to maintain their momentum against Dead Again, while DARC NARC (2-5) will meet Norman Nobodies in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Whackers   DARC NARC

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 registered 23 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.2-point projection and was much higher than their 11.14-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

Whackers
Points
% of total points 162.75
1
James White
RB
29.7
16.06
18.2%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
26
20.78
16%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
23
8.2
14.1%
4
Alshon Jeffery
WR
21.8
13
13.4%
DARC NARC
Points
% of total points 104.7
1
Jared Goff
QB
22.5
27.87
21.5%
2
Latavius Murray
RB
22.3
12.79
21.3%
3
Phillip Lindsay
RB
19.65
10.55
18.8%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
10.6
16.04
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Phillip Lindsay had a 28-yard touchdown run for DARC NARC, helping give DARC NARC a 19.65-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Whackers had a 121.75-94.35 lead. Adam Thielen had a 34-yard touchdown catch for Whackers, while Jason Myers had a 55-yard field goal. Latavius Murray made the highlight reel for DARC NARC with a 38-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Whackers   DARC NARC
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's about time to catch up on the Standings.
Whackers
Whackers have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 171.70 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
Adam Thielen
MVP
67 Rec, 822 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
363 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 362 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Joe Flacco
Best Acquisition
2067 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs
DARC NARC
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on DARC NARC making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 130.76 points per game through seven weeks, 12th-best in the league.
Important Players
Ezekiel Elliott
MVP
619 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 175 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Stefon Diggs
Best Drafted
48 Rec, 468 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Phillip Lindsay
Best Acquisition
436 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 119 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Whackers scored less in this one (162.75) than their season average of 171.7.
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're DARC NARC. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Whackers are doing a better job of that, averaging 171.7 versus DARC NARC's 130.76.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Whackers (6-1) have a better record than DARC NARC (2-5).
Even the machines think Whackers have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (158.72) than DARC NARC (146.82).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. DARC NARC has left more points on the bench this season (436.25) than Whackers (406.5).
Whackers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than DARC NARC (5 vs 2).
Whackers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than DARC NARC (0 vs 1).
Whackers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than DARC NARC (5 vs 2).
Whackers have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than DARC NARC (40 vs 30).
DARC NARC have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Whackers (2) this season and still losing the matchup.
By position, Whackers have outscored DARC NARC at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Whackers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 46 points, highest in the league.
Hey DARC NARC, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!