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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Mo Trouble
6-1 136.06
141.48
 
VS
proj
Phoenix’s Joker
122.92 6-1
152.56

Mo Trouble knock off Phoenix’s Joker for fourth straight win, 136.06-122.92

Mo Trouble extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought win over Phoenix’s Joker, securing a 136.06-122.92 victory. Mo Trouble grabbed a 43.10-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding showings from Tyreek Hill and Courtland Sutton. Hill caught 3 passes for 74 yards and a touchdown for 16.4 points, while Sutton caught 6 passes for 87 yards (14.7 points). Phoenix’s Joker came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Stefon Diggs (21.2 points) and Deshaun Watson (17.52). Unphased, Mo Trouble got it going later that afternoon, as Austin Ekeler (25.5 points) and Tyler Lockett (16.8) put them back on top once and for all. Mo Trouble (6-1) will look to keep it rolling against 3rd and Long, while Phoenix’s Joker (6-1) take on The Blues in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Mo Trouble   Phoenix’s Joker

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 scored 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

Mo Trouble
Points
% of total points 136.06
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
25.5
13.07
18.7%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
21
6.41
15.4%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
16.8
14.71
12.3%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
16.4
18.07
12.1%
Phoenix’s Joker
Points
% of total points 122.92
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
21.2
14.11
17.2%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
17.52
25.09
14.3%
3
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
17
8.2
13.8%
4
Julio Jones
WR
15.3
19.07
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Tyreek Hill had a 57-yard touchdown catch for Mo Trouble, while Courtland Sutton had a 41-yard catch, helping to stake Mo Trouble to a 43.10-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Deshaun Watson had a 45-yard pass and a 41-yard pass for Phoenix’s Joker, while Stefon Diggs had a 66-yard catch, contributing to a 102.22-87.16 lead for Phoenix’s Joker.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Mo Trouble, contributing to a 129.46-108.52 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Mo Trouble   Phoenix’s Joker
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the halfway point. Let's catch up on the Standings.
Mo Trouble
Mo Trouble may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the unit is averaging the 6th-most points per game in the league (147.21 ppg), propelling Mo Trouble to No. 2 in the Standings, well within playoff position.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
2170 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Austin Ekeler
Best Drafted
248 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 488 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Danny Amendola
Best Acquisition
20 Rec, 252 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Phoenix’s Joker
This week was the exception, not the rule. Phoenix’s Joker have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 162.00 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
Deshaun Watson
MVP
1952 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 196 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Mark Ingram II
Best Drafted
470 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Jax Defense
Best Acquisition
21.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 361.0 Avg Yds Allowed, 6 Turnovers

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Mo Trouble scored fewer points in this one (136.06) than their season average of 147.21.
Mo Trouble are looking unstoppable, winning four in a row.
Mo Trouble laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Phoenix’s Joker (0).
Mo Trouble have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Phoenix’s Joker (1 vs 0).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Phoenix’s Joker - they’ve made more transactions (5) than Mo Trouble (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Mo Trouble have outscored Phoenix’s Joker at RB this season.
Mo Trouble don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Phoenix’s Joker, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!