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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Streamwood Steamers
6-1 99
87.03
 
VS
proj
Boom in the Endzone
89 0-7
85.85

Streamwood Steamers defeat Boom in the Endzone for third straight win, 99-89

Streamwood Steamers extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Boom in the Endzone, emerging victorious with a 99-89 victory. Boom in the Endzone jumped out to a 22-point lead on Thursday behind standout performances from the Kansas City Chiefs defense, who allowed only 6 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced a fumble for 14 points, and Courtland Sutton, who caught 6 passes for 87 yards (8 points). But Streamwood Steamers held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Deshaun Watson (20 points) and Austin Ekeler (20). Streamwood Steamers (6-1) will look to get another W against Throw up the X, while Boom in the Endzone (0-7) take on SATX Moonmen in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Streamwood Steamers   Boom in the Endzone

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ekeler (7 Rec, 118 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 20 points against the Titans in Week 7. He more-than-doubled his 7.29-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. Ekeler ranks #12 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

Streamwood Steamers
Points
% of total points 99
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
20
26.96
20.2%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
20
7.29
20.2%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
14
8
14.1%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
13
11.46
13.1%
Boom in the Endzone
Points
% of total points 89
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
40
20.74
44.9%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
14
3.72
15.7%
3
Julio Jones
WR
9
12.05
10.1%
4
Courtland Sutton
WR
8
9.03
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Courtland Sutton had a 41-yard catch for Boom in the Endzone, helping to stake Boom in the Endzone to a 22-0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Boom in the Endzone who grabbed the lead, 86-54. Deshaun Watson had a 45-yard pass and a 41-yard pass for Streamwood Steamers, while Stefon Diggs had a 66-yard catch. Matthew Stafford made the highlight reel for Boom in the Endzone with a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Streamwood Steamers to contribute to a 96-86 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Streamwood Steamers   Boom in the Endzone
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the halfway point. Let's catch up on the Standings.
Streamwood Steamers
Streamwood Steamers have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 104 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
Deshaun Watson
MVP
1952 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 196 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
248 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 488 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
SF Defense
Best Acquisition
10.7 Avg Pts Allowed, 223.5 Avg Yds Allowed, 13 Turnovers
Boom in the Endzone
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 78, Boom in the Endzone ranks No. 14 in the Standings, leaving the team outside of playoff position.
Important Players
Julio Jones
MVP
40 Rec, 560 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Marlon Mack
Best Drafted
514 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Chase Edmonds
Best Acquisition
287 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 100 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD

Game Notes

Streamwood Steamers had five of their nine starters score higher than their projected point totals.
Boom in the Endzone had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Boom in the Endzone took the loss despite putting up their best score of the season.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
Not only did Streamwood Steamers win, but they also covered the 1.18-point predicted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the loss, Matthew Stafford (40 points) officially registered the highest score of any player on Boom in the Endzone this season.