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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
RAT POISON YA RELISH
6-1 141.76
119.64
 
VS
proj
fantasy's Team
98.14 2-5
103.85

RAT POISON YA RELISH hand fantasy's Team fifth consecutive loss in 141.76-98.14 rout

RAT POISON YA RELISH rolled to a 141.76-98.14 victory to hand fantasy's Team their fifth straight loss. It didn't take long to figure out who would have the advantage in the matchup, as RAT POISON YA RELISH nabbed a 52.86-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 48.7 points from James White (40 Rush Yds, 57 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and the Los Angeles Rams defense (10 Pts Allowed, 228 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers). Odell Beckham Jr. (24.2 points) and Kirk Cousins (17.54) led the charge for fantasy's Team in the loss. RAT POISON YA RELISH (6-1) will look to maintain their momentum against K-Log, while fantasy's Team (2-5) meet Gunslinger in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  RAT POISON YA RELISH   fantasy's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 8.2 points, the Rams defense more-than-doubled that amount by scoring 23 points in a 39-10 win over the 49ers. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 228 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any player in the league this season. In Week 8, the Rams will square off against the Packers.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

RAT POISON YA RELISH
Points
% of total points 141.76
1
James White
RB
25.7
13.05
18.1%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
23
8.2
16.2%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
21.5
17.03
15.2%
4
Matt Ryan
QB
19.26
21.5
13.6%
fantasy's Team
Points
% of total points 98.14
1
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
24.2
15.14
24.7%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
17.54
19.95
17.9%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.1
15.09
17.4%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
16.4
15.58
16.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was RAT POISON YA RELISH who grabbed the lead, 83.70-30.84. For RAT POISON YA RELISH, Adam Thielen had a 34-yard touchdown catch. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for fantasy's Team with multiple 34-yard touchdown passes.
Monday
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Monday night. Matt Ryan had a 47-yard touchdown pass for RAT POISON YA RELISH, while Tevin Coleman had a 30-yard touchdown run. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for fantasy's Team with a a 51-yard catch.

Points By Position

  RAT POISON YA RELISH   fantasy's Team
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's time refresh the Standings.
RAT POISON YA RELISH
RAT POISON YA RELISH may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the unit is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (119.99 ppg), propelling RAT POISON YA RELISH to the No. 2 position in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
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
James White
Best Acquisition
189 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 380 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
fantasy's Team
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine fantasy's Team making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 96.71 points per game through seven weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
2162 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
41 Rec, 635 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

RAT POISON YA RELISH must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (141.76) than their season average (119.99).
fantasy's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last five matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. RAT POISON YA RELISH are doing a better job of that, averaging 119.99 versus fantasy's Team's 96.71.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" RAT POISON YA RELISH (6-1) have a better record than fantasy's Team (2-5).
Even the machines think RAT POISON YA RELISH have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (119.1) than fantasy's Team (97.52).
You can't win if you don't play. fantasy's Team has left more points on the bench this season (407.42) than RAT POISON YA RELISH (378.98).
Once RAT POISON YA RELISH put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than fantasy's Team (3 vs 1).
RAT POISON YA RELISH have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than fantasy's Team (29 vs 20).
By position, RAT POISON YA RELISH have outscored fantasy's Team at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
RAT POISON YA RELISH don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey fantasy's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!