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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Baker's Dirty Dozen
6-1 103.08
109.54
 
VS
proj
Outsiderz
83.02 2-5
94.96

Outsiderz succumb to Baker's Dirty Dozen in 103.08-83.02 rout

There's no easy way to put it, Outsiderz dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as Baker's Dirty Dozen cruised to a 103.08-83.02 victory. Baker's Dirty Dozen took an early 7.12-point lead on Thursday. Outsiderz came back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by the New Orleans Saints defense (18 points) and Russell Wilson (11.52). Unphased, Baker's Dirty Dozen pulled it together at the last minute on Monday night, as the New England Patriots defense (28.76 points) put them back in the lead for good. Baker's Dirty Dozen (6-1) will look to build on their success against Primetime, while Outsiderz (2-5) try to get back in the win column against BGMoney II.

Matchup Timeline

  Baker's Dirty Dozen   Outsiderz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Westbrook overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 14.3 points against his 8.43-point projection. During a 27-17 win over the Bengals, he racked up 117 yards from scrimmage . Westbrook will face the Jets next week.
Dede Westbrook

Top Player Comparison

Baker's Dirty Dozen
Points
% of total points 103.08
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
28.76
18.38
27.9%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
15.4
11.55
14.9%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
14.6
12.17
14.2%
4
Dede Westbrook
WR
14.3
8.43
13.9%
Outsiderz
Points
% of total points 83.02
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
18
15.36
21.7%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
15.2
8.88
18.3%
3
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
12
8.72
14.5%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
11.52
19.93
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Patrick Mahomes had a 21-yard touchdown pass for Baker's Dirty Dozen, helping to give the team a 7.72-0.60 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Baker's Dirty Dozen who emerged with the lead, 43.02-42.30. For Baker's Dirty Dozen, Josh Jacobs had a 42-yard run. Stefon Diggs made the highlight reel for Outsiderz with a 66-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 48-yard pass for Outsiderz to contribute to a 77.12-67.62 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Baker's Dirty Dozen   Outsiderz
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already midway through the season, which means we ought refresh the Standings.
Baker's Dirty Dozen
Baker's Dirty Dozen have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 122.80 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the team to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
NE Defense
MVP
6.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 223.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers
Patrick Mahomes
Best Drafted
2180 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Allen Lazard
Best Acquisition
7 Rec, 107 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Outsiderz
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Outsiderz making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 103.38 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league.
Important Players
Russell Wilson
MVP
1945 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 178 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Mark Ingram II
Best Drafted
470 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Gerald Everett
Best Acquisition
24 Rec, 282 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Baker's Dirty Dozen scored less in this one (103.08) than their season average of 122.8.
We heard scoring helps you win. Outsiderz need some help then, averaging just 103.38 versus Baker's Dirty Dozen's 122.8.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Baker's Dirty Dozen (6-1) have a better record than Outsiderz (2-5).
Even the machines think Baker's Dirty Dozen have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (112.86) than Outsiderz (103.09).
Baker's Dirty Dozen don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Outsiderz (4 vs 1).
Baker's Dirty Dozen should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Outsiderz (6 vs 4).
By position, Baker's Dirty Dozen have outscored Outsiderz at RB and DEF this season.
Baker's Dirty Dozen don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry Outsiderz, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!