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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Last in League
4-3 132.06
115.93
 
VS
proj
THROAT HOAGIES
82.34 3-4
120.6

Last in League knock off THROAT HOAGIES in 132.06-82.34 rout

Last in League rose to the occasion and outperformed expectations, rolling to a 132.06-82.34 victory over THROAT HOAGIES, who fell short of projections. THROAT HOAGIES nabbed a 9.24-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Last in League after that. They were led by Aaron Rodgers (56.76 points) and Leonard Fournette (15.5). Sony Michel (21.9 points) and Todd Gurley II (11.9) led the charge for THROAT HOAGIES in the loss. Last in League (4-3) will look to sustain their momentum against Average Joes, while THROAT HOAGIES (3-4) try to generate some positive momentum against Zacharoni & Cheese.

Matchup Timeline

  Last in League   THROAT HOAGIES

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 429 yards and 5 touchdowns against the Raiders, Rodgers recorded 56.76 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 23.55-point projection and was much higher than his 24.79-point season scoring average. Rodgers ranks #10 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Aaron Rodgers

Top Player Comparison

Last in League
Points
% of total points 132.06
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
56.76
23.55
43%
2
Leonard Fournette
RB
15.5
17.38
11.7%
3
Austin Hooper
TE
12.6
11.62
9.5%
4
Wil Lutz
K
12
8.35
9.1%
THROAT HOAGIES
Points
% of total points 82.34
1
Sony Michel
RB
21.9
11.02
26.6%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
11.9
12.41
14.5%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
9.24
31.14
11.2%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
8
15.7
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Patrick Mahomes had a 21-yard touchdown pass for THROAT HOAGIES, helping to stake THROAT HOAGIES to a 9.24-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 74-yard touchdown pass and a 37-yard touchdown pass for Last in League, while Adam Thielen had a 25-yard touchdown catch, helping Last in League to a 101.16-55.14 lead.

Points By Position

  Last in League   THROAT HOAGIES
Standings Update
Let's take a closer look at the Standings. We're already at the midpoint of the season after all, if you can believe it.
Last in League
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Last in League holding onto the No. 5 spot in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad is averaging only 121.64 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Last in League is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
2019 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs
Leonard Fournette
Best Drafted
715 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 203 Rec Yds
Tyrell Williams
Best Acquisition
17 Rec, 216 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
THROAT HOAGIES
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on THROAT HOAGIES making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 109.37 points per game through seven weeks, 10th-best in the league.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2180 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Hou Defense
Best Drafted
23.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 359.9 Avg Yds Allowed, 10 Turnovers
DK Metcalf
Best Acquisition
20 Rec, 389 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Last in League scored more in this one (132.06) than their season average (121.64).
We heard scoring helps you win. THROAT HOAGIES need some help then, averaging just 109.37 versus Last in League's 121.64.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Last in League has left fewer points on the bench this season (270.2) than THROAT HOAGIES (350.34).
THROAT HOAGIES are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Last in League (3 vs 2).
Last in League laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than THROAT HOAGIES (0).
Last in League should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than THROAT HOAGIES (4 vs 2).
By position, Last in League have outscored THROAT HOAGIES at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Last in League has a higher average scoring margin (7) than THROAT HOAGIES this season (-15).
The starters for Last in League had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for THROAT HOAGIES (1).
Don't worry THROAT HOAGIES, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!