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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Bruce's Team
5-2 160.4
113.31
 
VS
proj
Houston's Cool Team
127.4 0-7
86.99

Bruce's Team knock off Houston's Cool Team for third straight win in 160.40-127.40 rout

Bruce's Team extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over Houston's Cool Team, cruising to a 160.40-127.40 victory. Bruce's Team pulled out to a 1.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind James Robinson (27.7 points) and DJ Moore (21.3) and never gave it back. Tyler Lockett (15 Rec, 200 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and Joe Burrow (406 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 34 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the top performers for Houston's Cool Team in defeat. Bruce's Team (5-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Desk Jockeys Unite, while Houston's Cool Team (0-7) will attempt to get back on track against Eagles Rock.

Matchup Timeline

  Bruce's Team   Houston's Cool Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Robinson overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 27.7 points against his 11.14-point projection. During a 39-29 loss to the Chargers, he racked up 137 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns. Robinson ranks #22 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

Bruce's Team
Points
% of total points 160.4
1
Kyler Murray
QB
38.1
24.34
23.8%
2
James Robinson
RB
27.7
11.14
17.3%
3
DJ Moore
WR
21.3
9.53
13.3%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
20.2
12.76
12.6%
Houston's Cool Team
Points
% of total points 127.4
1
Tyler Lockett
WR
38
11.61
29.8%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
34.64
19.31
27.2%
3
Antonio Gibson
RB
18.8
10.69
14.8%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
12.5
10.47
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Bruce's Team owned a 91.00-89.40 lead. For Bruce's Team, DJ Moore had a 74-yard touchdown catch. Antonio Gibson made the highlight reel for Houston's Cool Team with a 40-yard run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, after which Bruce's Team had a 143.40-127.40 lead. Kyler Murray teamed up with DeAndre Hopkins for a 35-yard touchdown pass for Bruce's Team. Murray also lit up the scoreboard with a 41-yard pass. Tyler Lockett made the highlight reel for Houston's Cool Team with a 47-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Bruce's Team   Houston's Cool Team
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already halfway through the season, meaning we ought to take a closer look at the Standings.
Bruce's Team
Bruce's Team have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 119.17 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to No. 2 in the Standings, putting Bruce's Team in playoff position.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
1847 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 437 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Todd Gurley II
Best Drafted
485 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
James Robinson
Best Acquisition
529 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 247 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Houston's Cool Team
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Houston's Cool Team making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 107.76 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league.
Important Players
Aaron Jones
MVP
389 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 161 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Tyler Lockett
Best Drafted
47 Rec, 581 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Cle Defense
Best Acquisition
31.6 Avg Pts Allowed, 372.0 Avg Yds Allowed, 14 Turnovers

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Bruce's Team scored more in this matchup (160.4) than their season average (119.17).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Houston's Cool Team have lost their last seven matchups, while Bruce's Team have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bruce's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 119.17 versus Houston's Cool Team's 107.76.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bruce's Team (5-2) have a better record than Houston's Cool Team (0-7).
Even the machines think Bruce's Team have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (114.02) than Houston's Cool Team (105.09).
Bruce's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Houston's Cool Team (2 vs 0).
Bruce's Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Houston's Cool Team (1 vs 0).
Bruce's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Houston's Cool Team (5 vs 3).
Bruce's Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Houston's Cool Team (34 vs 27).
By position, Bruce's Team have outscored Houston's Cool Team at QB, RB, WR, and K this season.
Bruce's Team has a higher average scoring margin (7) than Houston's Cool Team this season (-23).
The starters for Bruce's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Houston's Cool Team (2).
Hey Houston's Cool Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!