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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
FXP
5-2 161.28
142.59
 
VS
proj
Other Mike Wallace
141.5 3-4
130.91

FXP defy projections, defeat Other Mike Wallace, 161.28-141.50

FXP rose to the occasion and outperformed expectations, coming out on top with a 161.28-141.50 victory over Other Mike Wallace. Other Mike Wallace took a 10.00-point lead on Thursday, but FXP held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II (63 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 23 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Trey Burton (9 Rec, 126 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Patrick Mahomes (358 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 45 Rush Yds) and Odell Beckham Jr. (8 Rec, 143 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading scorers for Other Mike Wallace in the loss. FXP (5-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Two Cool Dudes, while Other Mike Wallace (3-4) will attempt to right the ship against Pizza boy.

Matchup Timeline

  FXP   Other Mike Wallace

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Brown (7 Rec, 134 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 22.9 points in a 24-23 lost to the Saints in Week 7. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.97-point projection and was much higher than his 13.48-point season scoring average. Brown ranks #48 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Panthers next week.
John Brown

Top Player Comparison

FXP
Points
% of total points 161.28
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
28.6
22.46
17.7%
2
Trey Burton
TE
23.1
9.05
14.3%
3
John Brown
WR
22.9
8.97
14.2%
4
Alshon Jeffery
WR
18.3
11.06
11.3%
Other Mike Wallace
Points
% of total points 141.5
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.82
24.4
23.9%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
24.2
15.14
17.1%
3
Philip Rivers
QB
20.14
20.27
14.2%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
15.1
12.54
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Philip Rivers had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 55-yard touchdown pass for Other Mike Wallace, who trailed 114.26-78.16 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
John Brown had a 56-yard catch for FXP to contribute to a 137.16-83.48 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 50-yard pass and a 43-yard pass for Other Mike Wallace, who trailed 146.08-117.30 after Sunday night.
Monday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Monday night. For FXP, Tevin Coleman had a 30-yard touchdown run. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for Other Mike Wallace with a 51-yard catch.

Points By Position

  FXP   Other Mike Wallace
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already halfway through the season, which means it's time to refresh the Standings.
FXP
FXP may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the squad is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (143.24 ppg), propelling FXP to No. 2 in the Standings, easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
686 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 270 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Jared Goff
Best Drafted
2130 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
John Brown
Best Acquisition
28 Rec, 558 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Other Mike Wallace
Other Mike Wallace have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 144.59 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. Behind that offensive firepower, the squad finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2223 Pass Yds, 22 Pass TDs, 120 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Philip Rivers
Best Drafted
2008 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs
Brandon McManus
Best Acquisition
11-11 FG, 53 long, 18-18 XP

StatSmack

FXP must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (161.28) than their season average (143.24).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. FXP (5-2) have a better record than Other Mike Wallace (3-4).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Other Mike Wallace has left more points on the bench this season (344.88) than FXP (327.22).
FXP don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Other Mike Wallace (2 vs 1).
By position, FXP have outscored Other Mike Wallace at RB, TE, and K this season.
FXP has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Other Mike Wallace this season (-10).
FXP was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Other Mike Wallace (0).
Don't worry Other Mike Wallace, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!