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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
AZTECS
2-5 135.16
88.64
 
VS
proj
Pulsechamber
113.26 5-2
97.08

AZTECS defeat Pulsechamber in 135.16-113.26 rout

Both teams showed up, but AZTECS got the best of Pulsechamber, cruising to a 135.16-113.26 victory. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in the matchup, as AZTECS leapt out to a 33.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar performances from Matthew Stafford (38.56 points) and Darren Waller (36.6). Aaron Rodgers (57.76 points) and Michael Thomas (27.1) did everything they could for Pulsechamber in the loss. AZTECS improve to 2-5 on the season, while Pulsechamber fall to 5-2.

Matchup Timeline

  AZTECS   Pulsechamber

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 224 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Falcons, the Rams defense scored 21 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 7.41-point projection and was much higher than their 9.14-point season scoring average. The Rams defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bengals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

AZTECS
Points
% of total points 135.16
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
38.56
17.86
28.5%
2
Darren Waller
TE
36.6
13.22
27.1%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
21
7.41
15.5%
4
Robert Woods
WR
13.6
13.92
10.1%
Pulsechamber
Points
% of total points 113.26
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
57.76
22.53
51%
2
Michael Thomas
WR
27.1
18.41
23.9%
3
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
11
8.16
9.7%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
9.5
15.08
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, after which AZTECS owned a 119.76-86.16 lead. Matthew Stafford had a 47-yard pass for AZTECS, while Darren Waller had a 48-yard catch. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers had a 74-yard touchdown pass and a 37-yard touchdown pass for Pulsechamber, while Adam Thielen had a 25-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  AZTECS   Pulsechamber

StatSmack

AZTECS must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (135.16) than their season average (90.66).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. AZTECS has left fewer points on the bench this season (495.88) than Pulsechamber (747.78).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Pulsechamber - they’ve made more transactions (1) than AZTECS (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, AZTECS have outscored Pulsechamber at TE this season.
AZTECS came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Pulsechamber (1).
Don't worry Pulsechamber, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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