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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
98 DarkPink Balloons
5-2 109.36
99.61
 
VS
proj
Debo
84.68 2-5
110.25

98 DarkPink Balloons hand Debo fourth consecutive loss, 109.36-84.68

98 DarkPink Balloons emerged victorious with a 109.36-84.68 victory to hand Debo their fourth straight loss. Debo grabbed a 8.50-point lead on Thursday, but 98 DarkPink Balloons held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Odell Beckham Jr., who caught 8 passes for 143 yards and a touchdown for 24.2 points, and Adam Thielen, who caught 9 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown (21.5 points). Zach Ertz (18.3 points) and Marcus Mariota (15.28) carried the flag for Debo in the loss. 98 DarkPink Balloons (5-2) will look to keep it rolling against Ready Player One, while Debo (2-5) will attempt to right the ship against andre's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  98 DarkPink Balloons   Debo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 14 points against their 6.01-point projection. During a 45-10 win over the Bengals, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 239 yards, and intercepted a pass. The Chiefs defense will face the Broncos next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

98 DarkPink Balloons
Points
% of total points 109.36
1
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
24.2
15.14
22.1%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
21.5
17.03
19.7%
3
Devin Funchess
WR
15.2
9.52
13.9%
4
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
14
6.01
12.8%
Debo
Points
% of total points 84.68
1
Zach Ertz
TE
18.3
12.92
21.6%
2
Marcus Mariota
QB
15.28
16.34
18%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
12
7
14.2%
4
Sammy Watkins
WR
9.4
9.41
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 34-yard touchdown catch for 98 DarkPink Balloons, who trailed 75.28-67.16 after the early games.
Sunday Night
Sammy Watkins had a 50-yard catch for Debo, who trailed 85.16-84.68 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Odell Beckham Jr. had a 51-yard catch for 98 DarkPink Balloons during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  98 DarkPink Balloons   Debo
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's time catch up on the Standings.
98 DarkPink Balloons
98 DarkPink Balloons 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 7th-most points per game in the league (116.22 ppg), propelling 98 DarkPink Balloons to the No. 3 spot in the Standings, well within playoff position.
Important Players
Adam Thielen
MVP
67 Rec, 822 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Deshaun Watson
Best Drafted
1937 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 216 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Cody Parkey
Best Acquisition
10-12 FG, 50 long, 20-20 XP
Debo
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Debo making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 99.32 points per game through seven weeks, 12th-best in the league.
Important Players
Zach Ertz
MVP
57 Rec, 618 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
David Johnson
Best Drafted
335 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 166 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
James Washington
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. 98 DarkPink Balloons scored fewer points in this one (109.36) than their season average of 116.22.
Debo would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. 98 DarkPink Balloons are doing a better job of that, averaging 116.22 versus Debo's 99.32.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. 98 DarkPink Balloons (5-2) have a better record than Debo (2-5).
You can't win if you don't play. 98 DarkPink Balloons has left fewer points on the bench this season (269.22) than Debo (304.72).
98 DarkPink Balloons don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Debo (1 vs 0).
98 DarkPink Balloons should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Debo (4 vs 2).
By position, 98 DarkPink Balloons have outscored Debo at QB and WR this season.
98 DarkPink Balloons has a higher average scoring margin (7) than Debo this season (-15).
The starters for 98 DarkPink Balloons had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Debo (1).
Don't worry Debo, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!