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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
My Team
4-3 607
480.27
 
VS
proj
Champ Kind
410.58 0-7
379.96

My Team hand Champ Kind seventh straight loss in 607.00-410.58 rout

My Team rolled to a 607.00-410.58 victory to hand Champ Kind their seventh consecutive loss to open the season. Champ Kind got out to an 80.10-point lead on Thursday, but it was all My Team after that. They were led by Chase Edmonds (126 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 24 Rec Yds) and Darren Waller (7 Rec, 126 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). The Kansas City Chiefs defense (116 points) and Kirk Cousins (107.88) carried the flag for Champ Kind in defeat. My Team (4-3) will look to keep it rolling against Sanchez Rules, while Champ Kind (0-7) will attempt to right the ship against Gannon's S & B II.

Matchup Timeline

  My Team   Champ Kind

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Edmonds overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 92.75 points against his 23.23-point projection. During a 27-21 win over the Giants, he racked up 150 yards from scrimmage and ran for 3 touchdowns. Edmonds ranks #82 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Chase Edmonds

Top Player Comparison

My Team
Points
% of total points 607
1
Chase Edmonds
RB
92.75
23.23
15.3%
2
Darren Waller
TE
85.2
29.87
14%
3
Gardner Minshew II
QB
72.55
75.92
12%
4
Deion Jones
LB
72
54.18
11.9%
Champ Kind
Points
% of total points 410.58
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
116
37.54
28.3%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
107.88
76.91
26.3%
3
John Brown
WR
38.6
28.1
9.4%
4
Kwon Alexander
LB
30
42.54
7.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was My Team who emerged with the lead, 457.50-362.78. Chase Edmonds had a 22-yard touchdown run and a 20-yard touchdown run for My Team, while Darren Waller had a 48-yard catch. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 66-yard pass for Champ Kind, while John Brown had a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  My Team   Champ Kind
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the halfway mark. How about we check in on the Standings?
My Team
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on My Team holding onto the No. 6 spot in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 527.56 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league. Nevertheless, My Team is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Landon Collins
MVP
59 Tackles, 1 Sack
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
248 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 488 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Chase Edmonds
Best Acquisition
287 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 100 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Champ Kind
Sometimes the Standings really do reflect a team's capabilities. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 426.40, Champ Kind holds the No. 14 spot in the Standings, leaving the team with some work to do in order to make the playoffs.
Important Players
KC Defense
MVP
21.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 377.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 11 Turnovers
Demario Davis
Best Drafted
45 Tackles
Kirk Cousins
Best Acquisition
1711 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. My Team scored more points in this matchup (607) than their season average (527.56).
Champ Kind are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Champ Kind need some help then, averaging just 426.4 versus My Team's 527.56.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" My Team (4-3) have a better record than Champ Kind (0-7).
Even the computers think My Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (494.86) than Champ Kind (429.07).
My Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Champ Kind (1 vs 0).
My Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Champ Kind (0 vs 1).
My Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Champ Kind (6 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Champ Kind - they’ve made more transactions (3) than My Team (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, My Team have outscored Champ Kind at RB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for My Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Champ Kind (3).
My Team came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than Champ Kind (0).
Don't worry Champ Kind, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!