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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Irishpride375
2-5 104.26
135.82
 
VS
proj
Sissy
75.44 1-6
136.33

Offensively challenged Irishpride375 beat Sissy, 104.26-75.44

While they posted only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week, Irishpride375 emerged victorious with a 104.26-75.44 victory over Sissy. Sissy jumped out to a 24.44-point lead on Thursday behind stellar performances from Emmanuel Sanders (11 points) and Patrick Mahomes (9.24). But Irishpride375 held the lead the rest of the way, powered by the Los Angeles Rams defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 224 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 27.5 points, and Tom Brady, who passed for 249 yards and a touchdown (13.96 points). This marks the second time this season Irishpride375 have knocked off Sissy, after winning 209.94-183.42 in their last matchup. Irishpride375 (2-5) will look to sustain their momentum against Dungeons & Doobies, while Sissy (1-6) take on Virgin squad in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Irishpride375   Sissy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense (10 Pts Allowed, 224 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 27.5 points in a 37-10 win over the Falcons in Week 7. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 10.82-point projection and was much higher than their 16.38-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

Irishpride375
Points
% of total points 104.26
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
27.5
10.82
26.4%
2
Tom Brady
QB
13.96
22.71
13.4%
3
Jamaal Williams
RB
13.1
10.61
12.6%
4
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
10.3
14.47
9.9%
Sissy
Points
% of total points 75.44
1
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
11
13.91
14.6%
2
Zane Gonzalez
K
10
7.63
13.3%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
9.9
12.92
13.1%
4
Patrick Mahomes
QB
9.24
29.85
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Patrick Mahomes had a 21-yard touchdown pass for Sissy, helping give Sissy a 24.44-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Irishpride375 to contribute to a 69.50-60.34 lead for the team.
Monday
Tom Brady had a 26-yard touchdown pass for Irishpride375 on Monday night, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Irishpride375   Sissy
Standings Update
How about we catch up on the Standings? We're already at the midpoint of the season after all, believe it or not.
Irishpride375
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Irishpride375 making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 133.77 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
1992 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs
Mark Ingram II
Best Drafted
470 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
LAR Defense
Best Acquisition
23.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 329.3 Avg Yds Allowed, 12 Turnovers
Sissy
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Sissy 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 132.40 points per game through seven weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2180 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
James Conner
Best Drafted
235 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 231 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Phillip Lindsay
Best Acquisition
433 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 143 Rec Yds

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Sissy, Irishpride375 averaged more points (157.1) than they usually score (133.77).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Sissy has left more points on the bench this season (317.18) than Irishpride375 (287.12).
Irishpride375 are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Sissy (0 vs 1).
Irishpride375 have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Sissy (27 vs 22).
Sissy have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Irishpride375 (3) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Irishpride375 have outscored Sissy at RB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Irishpride375 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Sissy (1).
Hey Sissy, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!