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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Wolverines
5-2 146.61
119.16
 
VS
proj
Mammoths
129.81 3-4
129.3

Wolverines outperform expectations, defeat Mammoths, 146.61-129.81

Wolverines rose to the occasion and exceeded their projected point total, earning a 146.61-129.81 victory over Mammoths. Wolverines leapt out to a 43.35-point lead on Thursday behind 36.1 points from the Kansas City Chiefs defense (6 Pts Allowed, 205 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) and LeSean McCoy (64 Rush Yds, 12 Rec Yds) and never looked back. Dalvin Cook (29.15 points) and Gardner Minshew II (20.5) carried the flag for Mammoths in the loss. Wolverines (5-2) will look to build on their success against My Name Is Prince, while Mammoths (3-4) take on # 4 Broke My ♥ in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Wolverines   Mammoths

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 6 points, surrendering 205 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Broncos, the Chiefs defense registered 28 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-quadrupled their 6.91-point projection and was much higher than their 9.43-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Wolverines
Points
% of total points 146.61
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
28
6.91
19.1%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
22.25
9.84
15.2%
3
Josh Allen
QB
20.88
19.52
14.2%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
11.65
11.58
7.9%
Mammoths
Points
% of total points 129.81
1
Dalvin Cook
RB
29.15
16.51
22.5%
2
Gardner Minshew II
QB
20.5
17.42
15.8%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
15.85
13.43
12.2%
4
Robbie Gould
K
9
7.61
6.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Wolverines boasted a 97.26-75.10 lead. For Wolverines, Josh Allen had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Gardner Minshew II made the highlight reel for Mammoths with a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Wolverines, contributing to a 137.86-117.21 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Wolverines   Mammoths

StatSmack

Wolverines must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (146.61) than their season average (138.86).
We heard scoring helps you win. Mammoths need some help then, averaging just 127.99 versus Wolverines's 138.86.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Wolverines (5-2) have a better record than Mammoths (3-4).
Even the computers think Wolverines have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (140.09) than Mammoths (133.11).
Wolverines don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mammoths (4 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Mammoths - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Wolverines (2) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Wolverines have outscored Mammoths at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Wolverines don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Wolverines had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Mammoths (1).
There's not much good to say about Mammoths this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Wolverines
Listen, Wolverines, we do respect the confidence. It takes a certain kind of guts to deploy a player with zero points (Jayon Brown), while still earning a W! We just ask you to please limit those flashy shenanigans to the regular season. Try it in the postseason and we'll be toast.
Mammoths
With three catches on just four measly targets this past week, the starting RBs for Mammoths should look into why their QBs are giving them the silent treatment.