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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Nightmares
6-1 161.25
136.8
 
VS
proj
ExigentCircumstances
123.55 2-5
108.56

Nightmares jump into 1st place in 161.25-123.55 rout

Nightmares jumped into first place in OklahomIraqis League PFC with a convincing win over ExigentCircumstances, rolling to a 161.25-123.55 victory. Nightmares took a 22.40-point lead on Thursday behind Harrison Butker (12 points) and Travis Kelce (10.4) and never looked back. Aaron Rodgers (429 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs) and Austin Ekeler (7 Rec, 118 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for ExigentCircumstances in the loss. Nightmares (6-1) have now won five straight and will look to rack up another win against Havoc. ExigentCircumstances (2-5) will face Orange bloods in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Nightmares   ExigentCircumstances

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 224 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Falcons, the Rams defense put up 21 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.41-point projection and was much higher than their 8.86-point season scoring average. The Rams defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bengals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Nightmares
Points
% of total points 161.25
1
Latavius Murray
RB
32
13.25
19.8%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
27.9
19.34
17.3%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
21
6.41
13%
4
John Brown
WR
19.3
12.81
12%
ExigentCircumstances
Points
% of total points 123.55
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
58.05
25.65
47%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
25.5
13.07
20.6%
3
Kenny Stills
WR
14.5
6.9
11.7%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
8.9
13.04
7.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Nightmares emerged with a 129.25-89.15 lead. John Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Nightmares, while Josh Jacobs had a 42-yard run. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers had a 74-yard touchdown pass and a 37-yard touchdown pass for ExigentCircumstances, while Kenny Stills had a 45-yard catch and a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had a 41-yard touchdown catch for ExigentCircumstances, who trailed 161.25-123.55 after the late action.

Points By Position

  Nightmares   ExigentCircumstances
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means it's time catch up on the Standings.
Nightmares
Nightmares have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 160.71 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the unit to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Dalvin Cook
MVP
725 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs, 220 Rec Yds
Chris Godwin
Best Drafted
43 Rec, 662 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Case Keenum
Best Acquisition
1213 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
ExigentCircumstances
To be fair, it could be worse. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 116.58, ExigentCircumstances hold the No. 13 spot in the Standings. While the unit currently has some work to do in order to make the playoffs, there's still time to make a run.
Important Players
Aaron Rodgers
MVP
2019 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
248 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 488 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition

Game Notes

Nightmares had seven of their 11 starters exceed their projected point totals.
ExigentCircumstances had only three of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as Nightmares had one starter score zero points, while ExigentCircumstances had two.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The matchup's 37.7-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Nightmares earn the W, but they also covered the 28.24-point projected margin of victory.
Nightmares moves to (3-0) in blowout games this year, while ExigentCircumstances falls to (0-2).
Despite the loss, Aaron Rodgers registered 58.05 points, the highest score in the league this season.