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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Fumble
6-1 114.4
104.89
 
VS
proj
Dustin's Team
101.86 4-3
90.71

Fumble come back to top Dustin's Team for sixth straight win, 114.40-101.86

Fumble extended their win streak to six games with a come-from-behind win over Dustin's Team, coming back for a 114.40-101.86 victory. Trailing 101.86-99.40 heading into Monday night, Fumble rallied behind the Los Angeles Rams defense (15 points). Tom Brady (36.86 points) and Calvin Ridley (17.4) did everything they could for Dustin's Team in defeat. Fumble improve to 6-1 on the season, while Dustin's Team fall to 4-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Fumble   Dustin's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 15 points against their 7.49-point projection. During a 24-10 win over the Bears, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 248 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Rams defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Fumble
Points
% of total points 114.4
1
Kyler Murray
QB
38.1
24.34
33.3%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
19.3
16.73
16.9%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
15
7.49
13.1%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
14.5
13.08
12.7%
Dustin's Team
Points
% of total points 101.86
1
Tom Brady
QB
36.86
19.25
36.2%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
17.4
14.3
17.1%
3
David Johnson
RB
14.4
12.97
14.1%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
12.8
12.51
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Travis Fulgham had a 40-yard catch for Fumble, who trailed 10.90-9.80 after Thursday Night Football.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray teamed up with DeAndre Hopkins for a 35-yard touchdown pass for Fumble. Murray also lit up the scoreboard with a 41-yard pass, contributing to a 99.40-65.00 lead for Fumble.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 33-yard touchdown pass for Dustin's Team to contribute to a 101.86-99.40 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Fumble   Dustin's Team

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Fumble scored less in this one (114.4) than their season average of 133.01.
Fumble are on fire, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Fumble are doing a better job of that, averaging 133.01 versus Dustin's Team's 105.57.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Fumble (6-1) have a better record than Dustin's Team (4-3).
Even the machines think Fumble have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (121.26) than Dustin's Team (114.97).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Fumble has left fewer points on the bench this season (346.44) than Dustin's Team (378.34).
Fumble should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Dustin's Team (6 vs 4).
Fumble have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Dustin's Team (35 vs 23).
By position, Fumble have outscored Dustin's Team at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Fumble don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Fumble had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Dustin's Team (1).
Fumble was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than Dustin's Team (2).
Don't worry Dustin's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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