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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
The Golladay Spirit
5-2 121.26
111.92
 
VS
proj
Run Thru MaxAperture
98.46 4-3
107.69

Back-and-forth battle ends with The Golladay Spirit coming back to top Run Thru MaxAperture in 121.26-98.46 rout

What a battle! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, The Golladay Spirit earned an easy win over Run Thru MaxAperture, rolling to a 121.26-98.46 victory. Run Thru MaxAperture pulled out to an early 11.70-point lead on Thursday. The Golladay Spirit came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by standout performances from Darren Waller (28.1 points) and Stefon Diggs (17.7). Unphased, Run Thru MaxAperture rallied later that night to take a 2.2-point lead behind Dak Prescott (20.56 points). But The Golladay Spirit came back again when it mattered most on Monday night, as the New England Patriots defense (25 points) put them back ahead once and for all. The Golladay Spirit (5-2) will look to add to their success against QB Controversy 🏈, while Run Thru MaxAperture (4-3) attempt to right the ship against Jonesing for Juju.

Matchup Timeline

  The Golladay Spirit   Run Thru MaxAperture

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense didn't allow any points, surrendered 154 yards, and forced 6 turnovers in a 33-0 win over the Jets. In doing so, they put up 25 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on The Golladay Spirit this week. The Patriots will go up against the Browns next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

The Golladay Spirit
Points
% of total points 121.26
1
Darren Waller
TE
28.1
10.67
23.2%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
25
8.98
20.6%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
17.7
11.53
14.6%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
15.5
17.31
12.8%
Run Thru MaxAperture
Points
% of total points 98.46
1
Dak Prescott
QB
20.56
20.27
20.9%
2
T.Y. Hilton
WR
16.4
12.39
16.7%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
14.9
12.72
15.1%
4
Julio Jones
WR
12.3
15.87
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Courtland Sutton had a 41-yard catch for Run Thru MaxAperture, contributing to an 11.70-0.00 lead for Run Thru MaxAperture.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was The Golladay Spirit who claimed the lead, 96.26-69.00. Darren Waller had a 48-yard catch for The Golladay Spirit, while Stefon Diggs had a 66-yard catch. Josh Jacobs made the highlight reel for Run Thru MaxAperture with a 42-yard run.
Sunday Night
Dak Prescott had a 44-yard pass for Run Thru MaxAperture, contributing to a 98.46-96.26 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The Golladay Spirit   Run Thru MaxAperture
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, and that means it's time to refresh the Standings.
The Golladay Spirit
The Golladay Spirit have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 127.02 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
NE Defense
MVP
6.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 223.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers
Leonard Fournette
Best Drafted
715 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 203 Rec Yds
Carlos Hyde
Best Acquisition
461 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Run Thru MaxAperture
Run Thru MaxAperture may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the squad is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (118.70 ppg), propelling Run Thru MaxAperture to No. 3 in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
Dak Prescott
MVP
2123 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs, 163 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
248 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 488 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Matt Prater
Best Acquisition
13-15 FG, 55 long, 14-15 XP

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. The Golladay Spirit are doing a better job of that, averaging 127.02 versus Run Thru MaxAperture's 118.7.
You can't win if you don't play. Run Thru MaxAperture has left more points on the bench this season (374.6) than The Golladay Spirit (239.22).
The Golladay Spirit don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Run Thru MaxAperture (4 vs 0).
The Golladay Spirit don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Run Thru MaxAperture (0 vs 1).
The Golladay Spirit should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Run Thru MaxAperture (4 vs 2).
By position, The Golladay Spirit have outscored Run Thru MaxAperture at TE, K, and DEF this season.
The Golladay Spirit don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry Run Thru MaxAperture, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!