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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
A-A-Ron
4-3 136.18
108.07
 
VS
proj
BlOrB
125.58 4-3
103.39

A-A-Ron knock BlOrB from top spot, 136.18-125.58

A-A-Ron came out on top with a 136.18-125.58 victory over BlOrB, knocking them out of the top spot in League of Endzone Dancers (B). A-A-Ron never trailed in this one after earning a 21.28-point lead on Thursday behind the Denver Broncos defense (32 points) and Phillip Lindsay (16.6). Emmanuel Sanders (27.32 points) and Tyreek Hill (20.6) did everything they could for BlOrB in the loss. A-A-Ron (4-3) will look to build on their success against BLESS HIM, while BlOrB (4-3) will try to get some positive momentum against SPARK.

Matchup Timeline

  A-A-Ron   BlOrB

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 223 yards, and forcing 5 turnovers against the Cardinals, the Broncos defense scored 32 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-quadrupled their 6.96-point projection and was much higher than their 9.83-point season scoring average. The Broncos defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

A-A-Ron
Points
% of total points 136.18
1
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
32
6.96
23.5%
2
Latavius Murray
RB
22.3
12.79
16.4%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
17.1
14.89
12.6%
4
Drew Brees
QB
16.78
19.69
12.3%
BlOrB
Points
% of total points 125.58
1
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
27.32
13.01
21.8%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
20.6
17.78
16.4%
3
Joe Flacco
QB
19.56
18.57
15.6%
4
Devin Funchess
WR
18.2
11.34
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Thursday, after which A-A-Ron emerged with a 48.60-27.32 lead. For A-A-Ron, Phillip Lindsay had a 28-yard touchdown run. Emmanuel Sanders made the highlight reel for BlOrB with a 64-yard touchdown catch and a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Latavius Murray had a 38-yard touchdown run for A-A-Ron, contributing to a 107.90-57.22 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Joe Flacco had a 56-yard pass for BlOrB, who trailed 130.18-79.78 after the late afternoon action.
Monday
Tevin Coleman had a 30-yard touchdown run for BlOrB.

Points By Position

  A-A-Ron   BlOrB
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, and that means it's about time to take a closer look at the Standings.
A-A-Ron
A-A-Ron will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 130.45 points per game through seven weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the squad finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
1870 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
47 Rec, 707 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Phillip Lindsay
Best Acquisition
436 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 119 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
BlOrB
BlOrB have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 144.37 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the unit to No. 2 in the Standings, well within playoff position.
Important Players
Melvin Gordon III
MVP
466 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 279 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
41 Rec, 635 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Joe Flacco
Best Acquisition
2067 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs

Game Notes

A-A-Ron got the W despite the fact that only four of their nine starters exceeded their scoring projections.
Despite six of their nine starters scoring more than their points projection, BlOrB lost.
BlOrB can partially blame the loss on Melvin Gordon III, who didn't score any points.
A-A-Ron put up more points than their season scoring average (130.45) while BlOrB fell short of theirs (144.37).
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
A-A-Ron ranked 2nd in the league in points scored this week, while BlOrB put up the 3rd-best score.
The matchup's 10.6-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
The defeat concludes a two-game unbeaten streak for BlOrB.
Not only did A-A-Ron win, but they also easily covered the 4.68-point forecasted margin of victory.
For BlOrB, Emmanuel Sanders put up 27.32 points, the second-highest score for a wide receiver this week.