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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
LeveonBell Biv Devoe
1-6 99.12
100.44
 
VS
proj
Vampires Rule
68.38 5-2
114.1

Vampires Rule fall short of predictions, succumb to LeveonBell Biv Devoe, 99.12-68.38

There's no easy way to put it, Vampires Rule didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as LeveonBell Biv Devoe came out on top with a 99.12-68.38 victory. Vampires Rule nabbed a 4.12-point lead on Thursday, but LeveonBell Biv Devoe held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Sony Michel (42 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and John Brown (5 Rec, 83 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Derrick Henry (90 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 18 Rec Yds) and the Chicago Bears defense (36 Pts Allowed, 424 Yds Allowed) led the way for Vampires Rule in the loss. LeveonBell Biv Devoe (1-6) will look to keep it rolling against Ryan's Team, while Vampires Rule (5-2) attempt to get back in the win column against What's this for?.

Matchup Timeline

  LeveonBell Biv Devoe   Vampires Rule

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 42 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Jets, Michel tallied 21.4 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.27-point projection and was much higher than his 11.16-point season scoring average. Michel ranks #60 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Sony Michel

Top Player Comparison

LeveonBell Biv Devoe
Points
% of total points 99.12
1
Sony Michel
RB
21.4
10.27
21.6%
2
John Brown
WR
14.3
9.43
14.4%
3
Josh Lambo
K
13
8.34
13.1%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
11.4
10.91
11.5%
Vampires Rule
Points
% of total points 68.38
1
Derrick Henry
RB
16.8
12.22
24.6%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
12.76
12.55
18.7%
3
Golden Tate
WR
8.68
8.15
12.7%
4
Patrick Mahomes
QB
7.24
25.43
10.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Thursday, but after all was said and done, Vampires Rule boasted an 11.64-7.52 lead. For LeveonBell Biv Devoe, Joe Flacco had a 41-yard pass. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Vampires Rule with a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
John Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch for LeveonBell Biv Devoe, helping the team to a 72.92-36.42 lead.

Points By Position

  LeveonBell Biv Devoe   Vampires Rule
Standings Update
How about we take a closer look at the Standings? After all, we're already midway through the season, believe it or not.
LeveonBell Biv Devoe
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 88.45, LeveonBell Biv Devoe boasts the No. 10 position in the Standings, leaving the squad outside of playoff position.
Important Players
Julio Jones
MVP
40 Rec, 560 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Sony Michel
Best Drafted
390 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs
Josh Lambo
Best Acquisition
18-18 FG, 48 long, 10-10 XP
Vampires Rule
Vampires Rule 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 4th-most points per game in the league (110.72 ppg), propelling Vampires Rule to the No. 4 position in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2180 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
506 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 120 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Royce Freeman
Best Acquisition
319 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 177 Rec Yds

Game Notes

Half of the starters on LeveonBell Biv Devoe exceeded their projected point totals.
Vampires Rule had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
LeveonBell Biv Devoe put up more points than their season scoring average (88.45) while Vampires Rule fell short of theirs (110.72).
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
Vampires Rule ranked 9th in the league in scoring this week, while LeveonBell Biv Devoe ranked 7th.
LeveonBell Biv Devoe moves to (1-1) in upset games this season, while Vampires Rule falls to (1-1).
In a losing effort, Derrick Henry scored 16.8 points, the fifth-highest score for a RB this week.