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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Believeland
4-3 237.14
231.27
 
VS
proj
RYAN's Team
233.48 5-2
228.47

Despite top scorer Robinson, RYAN's Team fall to Believeland in 237.14-233.48 battle

RYAN's Team had the highest scorer in the matchup with RB James Robinson posting 54.7 points, the fourth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Believeland, who rallied to earn a 237.14-233.48 win. Believeland trailed 219.48-206.22 heading into Sunday night, but the squad made a run behind Ronald Jones II, who ran for 34 yards and a touchdown for 23.1 points. James Robinson (54.7 points) and Josh Allen (30.38) did everything they could for RYAN's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Believeland have gotten the best of RYAN's Team, after falling 335.58-249.82 in their last matchup. Believeland (4-3) will look to keep it rolling against BK's House, while RYAN's Team (5-2) face Flounder pounder in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Believeland   RYAN's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hockenson (5 Rec, 59 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 14.4 points against the Falcons in Week 7. He scored 57.2% more than his 9.16-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Hockenson ranks #6 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Colts next week.
T.J. Hockenson

Top Player Comparison

Believeland
Points
% of total points 237.14
1
Russell Wilson
QB
49.92
36.04
21.1%
2
Davante Adams
WR
44.1
16.92
18.6%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
33.8
33.73
14.3%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
32.3
22.79
13.6%
RYAN's Team
Points
% of total points 233.48
1
James Robinson
RB
54.7
26.88
23.4%
2
Josh Allen
QB
30.38
32.79
13%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
30.3
14.48
13%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
25.5
23.45
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was RYAN's Team who owned the lead, 161.38-156.30. For Believeland, Davante Adams had a 45-yard touchdown catch. A.J. Brown made the highlight reel for RYAN's Team with a 73-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 47-yard touchdown pass for Believeland, who trailed 219.48-206.22 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Believeland   RYAN's Team
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the halfway mark. How about we catch up on the Standings?
Believeland
Believeland 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 2nd-most points per game in the league (239.75 ppg), propelling Believeland to No. 3 in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
Important Players
Russell Wilson
MVP
2250 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 242 Rush Yds
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
364 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 460 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Ronald Jones II
Best Acquisition
506 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs
RYAN's Team
This week was the exception, not the rule. RYAN's Team have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 252.29 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
1899 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs, 165 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Ezekiel Elliott
Best Drafted
458 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 210 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
James Robinson
Best Acquisition
529 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 247 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

Believeland should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than RYAN's Team (6 vs 4).
By position, Believeland have outscored RYAN's Team at WR this season.
The starters for Believeland had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for RYAN's Team (1).
There's not much good to say about RYAN's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!