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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Livy's Team
2-2 129.4
101.65
 
VS
proj
Michael's Dandy Team
112.24 0-4
110.08

Livy's Team hand Michael's Dandy Team fourth consecutive loss, 129.40-112.24

Livy's Team secured a 129.40-112.24 victory to hand Michael's Dandy Team their fourth consecutive loss to open the season. Livy's Team grabbed a 107.5-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind a combined 49.1 points from Darren Waller (7 Rec, 126 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Gardner Minshew II (255 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 48 Rush Yds) and never looked back. Ezekiel Elliott (23.7 points) and Russell Wilson (15.34) did everything they could for Michael's Dandy Team in the loss. Livy's Team (2-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against kensy's Team, while Michael's Dandy Team (0-4) will take on Rose's Roster in an effort to earn their first W.

Matchup Timeline

  Livy's Team   Michael's Dandy Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense more-than-tripled their 6.41-point projection with 21 points against the Falcons in Week 7. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 224 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in the 37-10 win. The Rams defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bengals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Livy's Team
Points
% of total points 129.4
1
Darren Waller
TE
28.1
10.67
21.7%
2
Gardner Minshew II
QB
21
18.49
16.2%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
21
6.41
16.2%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
17.7
11.52
13.7%
Michael's Dandy Team
Points
% of total points 112.24
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
23.7
16.92
21.1%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
15.34
22.07
13.7%
3
Greg Zuerlein
K
15
9.82
13.4%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
14.3
12.31
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Livy's Team who grabbed the lead, 129.40-21.90. Darren Waller had a 48-yard catch for Livy's Team, while Gardner Minshew II had a 47-yard pass. Greg Zuerlein made the highlight reel for Michael's Dandy Team with a 55-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 48-yard pass for Michael's Dandy Team, who trailed 129.40-74.24 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Livy's Team   Michael's Dandy Team
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's time take a closer look at the Standings.
Livy's Team
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Livy's Team making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 105.66 points per game through four weeks, 6th-best in the league.
Important Players
Stefon Diggs
MVP
30 Rec, 562 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Josh Jacobs
Best Drafted
554 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
Darren Waller
Best Acquisition
44 Rec, 485 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Michael's Dandy Team
Michael's Dandy Team rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but it hasn't been nearly enough given the competition they've faced. Through four weeks, the squad is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (107.27 ppg), leaving Michael's Dandy Team on the outside looking in for the playoffs at No. 10 in the Standings.
Important Players
Russell Wilson
MVP
1945 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 178 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
602 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 176 Rec Yds
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Livy's Team scored more points in this one (129.4) than their season average (105.66).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Michael's Dandy Team. They've lost four in a row.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Livy's Team (2-2) have a better record than Michael's Dandy Team (0-4).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Michael's Dandy Team has left more points on the bench this season (224.62) than Livy's Team (170.42).
Livy's Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Michael's Dandy Team (17 vs 14).
By position, Livy's Team have outscored Michael's Dandy Team at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for Livy's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Michael's Dandy Team (2).
Don't worry Michael's Dandy Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!