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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Potsy's Posse
6-1 500.22
470.12
 
VS
proj
Cheeseheads
438.01 3-4
551.38

Potsy's Posse come back to top Cheeseheads for sixth straight win, 500.22-438.01

Potsy's Posse extended their win streak to six games with a come-from-behind win over Cheeseheads, rallying for a 500.22-438.01 victory. Trailing 395.96-390.32 heading into Monday night, Potsy's Posse charged back behind the New England Patriots defense, who didn't allow any points, surrendered 154 yards, and forced 6 turnovers for 109.9 points. Blake Martinez (16 Tackles) and Darius Leonard (10 Tackles, 1 Int) were the leaders for Cheeseheads in the loss. Potsy's Posse (6-1) will look to add to their success against BUD LIGHT, while Cheeseheads (3-4) take on Hogie's Hero's in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Potsy's Posse   Cheeseheads

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While not allowing any points, surrendering 154 yards, and forcing 6 turnovers against the Jets, the Patriots defense scored 109.9 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 48.37-point projection and overachieved for the seventh time this season. The Patriots defense ranks #7 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Potsy's Posse
Points
% of total points 500.22
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
109.9
48.37
22%
2
Daniel Jones
QB
97.92
87.26
19.6%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
79.2
41.89
15.8%
4
Vonn Bell
S
55
35.29
11%
Cheeseheads
Points
% of total points 438.01
1
Blake Martinez
LB
75
56.43
17.1%
2
Darius Leonard
LB
67
58.04
15.3%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
56.01
86.67
12.8%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
43.6
38.11
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Cheeseheads who owned the lead, 341.36-292.72. Daniel Jones had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Potsy's Posse, while Matt Bryant had a 52-yard field goal. Aaron Jones made the highlight reel for Cheeseheads with a 21-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Potsy's Posse   Cheeseheads
Standings Update
Let's refresh the Standings. We're already at the midpoint of the season after all, if you can believe it.
Potsy's Posse
Potsy's Posse 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 5th-most points per game in the league (545.04 ppg), propelling Potsy's Posse to the No. 4 spot in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
NE Defense
MVP
6.9 Avg Pts Allowed, 223.1 Avg Yds Allowed, 22 Turnovers
Jameis Winston
Best Drafted
1771 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs
Daniel Jones
Best Acquisition
1144 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs, 121 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Cheeseheads
Cheeseheads will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 569.92 points per game through seven weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the unit finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
1992 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs
Blake Martinez
Best Drafted
76 Tackles, 1 Sack
Thomas Davis Sr.
Best Acquisition
54 Tackles, 1 Sack

What If

Potsy's Posse would have beaten eight other teams besides Cheeseheads this week.
Cheeseheads would have lost to eight other teams besides Potsy's Posse this week.
If they played Cheeseheads every week, Potsy's Posse would be 3-4 this season.
Last week, Potsy's Posse would have gotten the victory over Cheeseheads 589-504.26.
Potsy's Posse would be 2-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Cheeseheads.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Potsy's Posse, Cheeseheads would be 6-0.
If Potsy's Posse had played every team in the league each week, they would be 55-36.
If they played every team every week, Cheeseheads would be 63-28.