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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
FDC Chiefs
5-2 142.2
157.26
 
VS
proj
Havoc
111.35 3-4
119.73

Despite top scorer White, Havoc fall to FDC Chiefs in 142.20-111.35 rout

James White accumulated 29.7 points for Havoc, the best total in the matchup and eighth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat FDC Chiefs, who rolled to a 142.20-111.35 win. Havoc took a 9.20-point lead on Thursday, but it was all FDC Chiefs after that. They were led by Eli Manning (399 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Tarik Cohen (14 Rush Yds, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). James White (29.7 points) and Kirk Cousins (23.95) did their part for Havoc in defeat. FDC Chiefs (5-2) will look to build on their success against ExigentCircumstances, while Havoc (3-4) try to get back in the win column against The Xtreme.

Matchup Timeline

  FDC Chiefs   Havoc

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown against the Rams, Kittle tallied 20.8 points this week. His scoring output was 77.2% more than his 11.74-point projection and was higher than his 14.1-point season scoring average. Kittle ranks #66 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 142.2
1
Eli Manning
QB
26.65
23.68
18.7%
2
Tarik Cohen
RB
23.15
16
16.3%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.65
18.16
15.2%
4
George Kittle
TE
20.8
11.74
14.6%
Havoc
Points
% of total points 111.35
1
James White
RB
29.7
16.06
26.7%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
23.95
26.06
21.5%
3
Tevin Coleman
RB
16.2
14.63
14.5%
4
Matt Prater
K
16
9.8
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Havoc became the proud owner of a 95.15-82.00 lead. For FDC Chiefs, Jason Myers had a 55-yard field goal. Kirk Cousins had a couple of 34-yard touchdown passes for Havoc, while Matt Prater had a 50-yard field goal.
Monday
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Monday night. For FDC Chiefs, Eli Manning had a 58-yard pass and a 53-yard pass. Tevin Coleman made the highlight reel for Havoc with a 30-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  FDC Chiefs   Havoc
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means it's about time to take a closer look at the Standings.
FDC Chiefs
FDC Chiefs will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 166.46 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the team holds the No. 2 spot in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
Ben Roethlisberger
MVP
2033 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
41 Rec, 635 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Tyler Boyd
Best Acquisition
40 Rec, 482 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Havoc
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Havoc making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 139.97 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
2162 Pass Yds, 14 Pass TDs
Melvin Gordon III
Best Drafted
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Nick O'Leary
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. FDC Chiefs scored less in this one (142.2) than their season average of 166.46.
We heard scoring helps you win. FDC Chiefs are doing a better job of that, averaging 166.46 versus Havoc's 139.97.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. FDC Chiefs (5-2) have a better record than Havoc (3-4).
Even the machines think FDC Chiefs have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (157.81) than Havoc (132.89).
You can't win if you don't play. Havoc has left more points on the bench this season (467.4) than FDC Chiefs (406.8).
FDC Chiefs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Havoc (3 vs 0).
FDC Chiefs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Havoc (4 vs 3).
By position, FDC Chiefs have outscored Havoc at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
FDC Chiefs has a higher average scoring margin (21) than Havoc this season (-14).
FDC Chiefs was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Havoc (1).
There's not much good to say about Havoc this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!