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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Tyler's Tip-Top Team
4-3 122.73
142.31
 
VS
proj
Red Storm
95.47 3-4
137.63

Tyler's Tip-Top Team find way to defeat Red Storm in 122.73-95.47 rout despite falling short of expectations

Both teams fell short of projections, but Tyler's Tip-Top Team did enough to take down Red Storm. Predicted to prevail by a score of 142.31-137.63, Tyler's Tip-Top Team cruised to a 122.73-95.47 victory over Red Storm. Red Storm leapt out to a 27.67-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Tyreek Hill, who caught 3 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown for 17.4 points, and Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 76 yards and a touchdown (10.27 points). But it was all Tyler's Tip-Top Team after that. They were led by Deshaun Watson (308 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 32 Rush Yds) and Ezekiel Elliott (111 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 36 Rec Yds). This marks the second time this season Tyler's Tip-Top Team have gotten the best of Red Storm, after winning 211.07-138.2 in their last matchup. Tyler's Tip-Top Team (4-3) will look to add to their success against WebbahsAreWinnahs, while Red Storm (3-4) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Ultimate Badasses.

Matchup Timeline

  Tyler's Tip-Top Team   Red Storm

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 147 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Eagles, Elliott tallied 25.7 points this week. His scoring output was 45.4% more than his 17.67-point projection and was higher than his 18.69-point season scoring average. Elliott ranks #17 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Ezekiel Elliott

Top Player Comparison

Tyler's Tip-Top Team
Points
% of total points 122.73
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
26.73
31.32
21.8%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.7
17.67
20.9%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
16.8
12.99
13.7%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
15.8
14.36
12.9%
Red Storm
Points
% of total points 95.47
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
25
8.69
26.2%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
17.4
17.7
18.2%
3
Gerald Everett
TE
14
8.89
14.7%
4
Patrick Mahomes
QB
10.27
36.77
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tyreek Hill had a 57-yard touchdown catch for Red Storm, while Patrick Mahomes had a 21-yard touchdown pass, helping Red Storm to a 27.67-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Red Storm had a 58.37-54.33 lead. Deshaun Watson had a 45-yard pass and a 41-yard pass for Tyler's Tip-Top Team, while Greg Zuerlein had a 55-yard field goal. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for Red Storm with a 25-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Tyler's Tip-Top Team   Red Storm
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already midway through the season, and that means it's time to catch up on the Standings.
Tyler's Tip-Top Team
Tyler's Tip-Top Team may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the team is averaging the 2nd-most points per game in the league (147.84 ppg), propelling Tyler's Tip-Top Team to No. 3 in the Standings, putting them 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
Best Acquisition
Red Storm
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Red Storm making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit has some work to do in order to get into playoff position after averaging only 132.04 points per game through seven weeks, 5th-best in the league.
Important Players
NE Defense
MVP
6.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 223.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers
Patrick Mahomes
Best Drafted
2180 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Gerald Everett
Best Acquisition
24 Rec, 282 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Red Storm are under .500 against Tyler's Tip-Top Team this season, with a record of 1-2.
You shouldn't be surprised by this. In three games vs Red Storm this season, Tyler's Tip-Top Team have averaged more points (156.96) than they usually score this season (147.84).
We heard scoring helps you win. Tyler's Tip-Top Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 147.84 versus Red Storm's 132.04.
Even the machines think Tyler's Tip-Top Team have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (147.76) than Red Storm (138.12).
Tyler's Tip-Top Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Red Storm (2 vs 0).
Red Storm have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Tyler's Tip-Top Team (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Tyler's Tip-Top Team have outscored Red Storm at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Tyler's Tip-Top Team has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Red Storm this season (-22).
Tyler's Tip-Top Team came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than Red Storm (0).
Hey Red Storm, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!