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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Demaryius Targaryen
2-5 127.82
128.61
 
VS
proj
Racist
101.48 0-7
112.38

Demaryius Targaryen hand Racist seventh consecutive loss in 127.82-101.48 rout

Demaryius Targaryen cruised to a 127.82-101.48 victory to hand Racist their seventh consecutive loss to open the season. It didn't take long to figure out who would lead the way in this matchup, as Demaryius Targaryen leapt out to a 62.44-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive efforts from Baker Mayfield and Todd Gurley II. Mayfield passed for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 43 yards for 32.4 points, while Gurley II racked up 86 yards from scrimmage and scored 3 touchdowns (28.6 points). Tom Brady (34.18 points) and Tevin Coleman (15.2) carried the flag for Racist in the loss. Demaryius Targaryen (2-5) will look to add to their success against Monqueef, while Racist (0-7) will try to get some positive momentum against Gandhi's Nudes.

Matchup Timeline

  Demaryius Targaryen   Racist

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense (5 Pts Allowed, 303 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) scored 19 points in a 37-5 win over the Bills in Week 7. They more-than-doubled their 8.41-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Colts defense will face the Raiders next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Demaryius Targaryen
Points
% of total points 127.82
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
32.4
31.57
25.3%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
28.6
22.46
22.4%
3
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
19
8.41
14.9%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
12.22
10.48
9.6%
Racist
Points
% of total points 101.48
1
Tom Brady
QB
34.18
31.36
33.7%
2
Tevin Coleman
RB
15.2
13.3
15%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
15.1
12.54
14.9%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
12
12.16
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tom Brady had a 55-yard pass for Racist, who trailed 118.82-56.38 after the early games.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 43-yard catch for Racist, while Sammy Watkins had a 50-yard catch for the team, who trailed 127.82-80.78 after Sunday night.
Monday
Tevin Coleman had a 30-yard touchdown run for Racist.

Points By Position

  Demaryius Targaryen   Racist
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the season, which means we ought take a closer look at the Standings.
Demaryius Targaryen
Demaryius Targaryen should be tough to beat given the points they are regularly putting up on the scoreboard. But despite averaging 129.61 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the team currently finds itself on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
Important Players
Ben Roethlisberger
MVP
2033 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Todd Gurley II
Best Drafted
686 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 270 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Baker Mayfield
Best Acquisition
1291 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs
Racist
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Racist making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 102.07 points per game through seven weeks, 11th-best in the league.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
1876 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
38 Rec, 563 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Ito Smith
Best Acquisition
118 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs

StatSmack

Racist would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Demaryius Targaryen are doing a better job of that, averaging 129.61 versus Racist's 102.07.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Demaryius Targaryen (2-5) have a better record than Racist (0-7).
Even the computers think Demaryius Targaryen have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (129.81) than Racist (117.12).
Once Demaryius Targaryen put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Racist (2 vs 0).
Demaryius Targaryen should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Racist (3 vs 0).
Demaryius Targaryen have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Racist (30 vs 22).
By position, Demaryius Targaryen have outscored Racist at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Don't worry Racist, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!