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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
FLASH GORDON
3-4 128.72
130.18
 
VS
proj
D. Jones Hype Squad
109.36 2-5
139.3

FLASH GORDON hand D. Jones Hype Squad third straight loss, 128.72-109.36

FLASH GORDON secured a 128.72-109.36 victory to hand D. Jones Hype Squad their third consecutive loss. FLASH GORDON jumped out to a 42.72-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 41.2 points from Stefon Diggs (7 Rec, 142 Rec Yds) and the Jacksonville Jaguars defense (17 Pts Allowed, 291 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) and never looked back. Philip Rivers (329 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Sony Michel (42 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) did their part for D. Jones Hype Squad in the loss. FLASH GORDON (3-4) will look to get another W against Jp's a bitch, while D. Jones Hype Squad (2-5) will meet Humongous Melonheads in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  FLASH GORDON   D. Jones Hype Squad

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Jaguars defense (17 Pts Allowed, 291 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 20 points in a 27-17 win over the Bengals in Week 7. Their scoring output was 78.6% more than their 11.2-point projection and was much higher than their 8.71-point season scoring average. The Jaguars defense will face the Jets next week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense

Top Player Comparison

FLASH GORDON
Points
% of total points 128.72
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
26.7
18.49
20.7%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
21.2
14.11
16.5%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
20
11.2
15.5%
4
T.Y. Hilton
WR
19.4
14.86
15.1%
D. Jones Hype Squad
Points
% of total points 109.36
1
Philip Rivers
QB
25.16
20.73
23%
2
Sony Michel
RB
22.4
11.72
20.5%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
17
21.93
15.5%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
9.9
12.73
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which FLASH GORDON boasted an 87.12-44.40 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 45-yard pass and a 41-yard pass for FLASH GORDON, while Stefon Diggs had a 66-yard catch. Matt Bryant made the highlight reel for D. Jones Hype Squad with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Philip Rivers had a 41-yard touchdown pass for D. Jones Hype Squad, who trailed 94.42-74.56 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  FLASH GORDON   D. Jones Hype Squad
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the season, meaning it's about time refresh the Standings.
FLASH GORDON
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to imagine FLASH GORDON holding onto No. 7 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit is averaging only 129.25 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league. Nevertheless, FLASH GORDON is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
1952 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 196 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
602 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs, 176 Rec Yds
Robbie Gould
Best Acquisition
12-19 FG, 47 long, 16-16 XP
D. Jones Hype Squad
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 120.68, D. Jones Hype Squad boasts the No. 12 spot in the Standings, leaving the squad on the outside looking in for the playoffs.
Important Players
Philip Rivers
MVP
2114 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs
Devonta Freeman
Best Drafted
294 Rush Yds, 209 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Matt Bryant
Best Acquisition
7-10 FG, 52 long, 14-15 XP

Game Notes

Five of the 10 starters on FLASH GORDON scored higher than their projected point totals.
D. Jones Hype Squad had only two of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
FLASH GORDON won despite having two starters (Marquise Goodwin and Delanie Walker) score zero points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored below its projected point total.
A bright spot in the loss, Philip Rivers recorded 25.16 points, the fourth-highest score for a QB this week.