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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
K-Log
5-2 125.28
119.76
 
VS
proj
BANGERZ
113.12 2-5
81.55

Back-and-forth battle ends with K-Log coming back to defeat BANGERZ, 125.28-113.12

Well, that was exhilarating! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, K-Log earned a come-from-behind win over BANGERZ, staging an impressive comeback for a 125.28-113.12 victory. K-Log trailed 106.82-103.38 heading into Monday night, but the squad roared back behind Saquon Barkley (21.9 points). Patrick Mahomes (358 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 45 Rush Yds) and Phillip Lindsay (61 Ret. Yds) did everything they could for BANGERZ in defeat. K-Log (5-2) will look to sustain their momentum against RAT POISON YA RELISH, while BANGERZ (2-5) will attempt to get back on track against Tony's Rednecks.

Matchup Timeline

  K-Log   BANGERZ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 5 points, surrendering 303 yards, and forcing 5 turnovers against the Bills, the Colts defense put up 19 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 8.41-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Colts defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Raiders next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

K-Log
Points
% of total points 125.28
1
Tom Brady
QB
22.68
19.64
18.1%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
21.9
19.97
17.5%
3
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
19
8.41
15.2%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
15.1
12.53
12.1%
BANGERZ
Points
% of total points 113.12
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
33.82
24.4
29.9%
2
Phillip Lindsay
RB
16.1
9.3
14.2%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
14
6.01
12.4%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
13.5
6.35
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Phillip Lindsay had a 28-yard touchdown run for BANGERZ, helping BANGERZ to a 28.10-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 55-yard pass for K-Log to contribute to a 90.18-49.60 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes found Sammy Watkins for a 50-yard pass for BANGERZ. Mahomes also lit up the scoreboard with a 43-yard pass, helping BANGERZ to a 106.82-103.38 lead.

Points By Position

  K-Log   BANGERZ
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already halfway through the season, and that means we ought to refresh the Standings.
K-Log
K-Log have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 134.73 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. Behind that offensive firepower, the unit finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Saquon Barkley
MVP
481 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 424 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Melvin Gordon III
Best Drafted
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
the Indianapolis Colts defense
Best Acquisition
26.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 374.9 Avg Yds Allowed, 15 Turnovers
BANGERZ
To be fair, it could be worse. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 95.53, BANGERZ are No. 9 in the Standings. While the team currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs, there's still time to make a run.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2223 Pass Yds, 22 Pass TDs, 120 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Carlos Hyde
Best Drafted
382 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Austin Hooper
Best Acquisition
33 Rec, 321 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. K-Log scored less in this one (125.28) than their season average of 134.73.
We heard scoring helps you win. BANGERZ need some help then, averaging just 95.53 versus K-Log's 134.73.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" K-Log (5-2) have a better record than BANGERZ (2-5).
Even the machines think K-Log have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (115.46) than BANGERZ (97.37).
Once K-Log put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than BANGERZ (3 vs 1).
K-Log should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than BANGERZ (6 vs 4).
K-Log have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than BANGERZ (40 vs 25).
By position, K-Log have outscored BANGERZ at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
K-Log don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about BANGERZ this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!