Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 7

Weekly
Grade
DPRK Rocketmen
6-1 95.96
106.04
 
VS
proj
Hipster101
90.23 1-6
90.78

DPRK Rocketmen top Hipster101 for sixth straight win, 95.96-90.23

DPRK Rocketmen extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought win over Hipster101, securing a 95.96-90.23 victory. DPRK Rocketmen never trailed in this one after taking a 0.63-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind the Indianapolis Colts defense (21 points) and David Njoku (13.2). Matthew Stafford (22.58 points) and Adam Thielen (22.5) were the top performers for Hipster101 in the loss. DPRK Rocketmen (6-1) will look to keep it rolling against Who Lechler Dogs Out, while Hipster101 (1-6) attempt to develop some positive momentum against SCLSU Mud Dogs.

Matchup Timeline

  DPRK Rocketmen   Hipster101

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Bills in Week 7, the Colts defense allowed only 5 points, surrendered 303 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 21 points to scored 83.4% higher than their 11.45-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on DPRK Rocketmen this week. The Colts will play the Raiders next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

DPRK Rocketmen
Points
% of total points 95.96
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
21
11.45
21.9%
2
David Njoku
TE
13.2
9.34
13.8%
3
Deshaun Watson
QB
12.86
23.37
13.4%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
12.5
14.68
13%
Hipster101
Points
% of total points 90.23
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
22.58
22.62
25%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
22.5
17.45
24.9%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
13
10.72
14.4%
4
Golden Tate
WR
9.35
11.96
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 34-yard touchdown catch for Hipster101, who trailed 90.86-90.23 after the early action.

Points By Position

  DPRK Rocketmen   Hipster101
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already midway through the season, meaning it's about time check in on the Standings.
DPRK Rocketmen
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on DPRK Rocketmen holding onto the No. 1 spot in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit is averaging only 120.85 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league.
Important Players
Melvin Gordon III
MVP
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Deshaun Watson
Best Drafted
1937 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 216 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
James White
Best Acquisition
189 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 380 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Hipster101
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 79.26, Hipster101 boasts the No. 10 position in the Standings, leaving the team with some work to do in order to make the playoffs.
Important Players
Adam Thielen
MVP
67 Rec, 822 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Matthew Stafford
Best Drafted
1602 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. DPRK Rocketmen scored fewer points in this one (95.96) than their season average of 120.85.
Get on their level! Hipster101 have lost their last five matchups, while DPRK Rocketmen have won six straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hipster101 need some help then, averaging just 79.26 versus DPRK Rocketmen's 120.85.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DPRK Rocketmen (6-1) have a better record than Hipster101 (1-6).
Even the computers think DPRK Rocketmen have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (126.1) than Hipster101 (77.66).
DPRK Rocketmen don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hipster101 (2 vs 0).
DPRK Rocketmen have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Hipster101 (27 vs 20).
By position, DPRK Rocketmen have outscored Hipster101 at QB, RB, and TE this season.
DPRK Rocketmen has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Hipster101 this season (-44).
There's not much good to say about Hipster101 this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!