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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Big Blue
4-3 195.4
178.17
 
VS
proj
Newbies Rule
141.73 3-4
127.46

Big Blue defeat Newbies Rule, 195.40-141.73

Despite similar records, Big Blue held a significant season point advantage over Newbies Rule coming into this one (1,332-1,049), and they lived up to their reputation with a hard-fought win, coming out on top with a 195.40-141.73 victory. Big Blue never trailed in this one after nabbing a 3.30-point lead on Thursday behind Darius Slayton. Baker Mayfield (38.3 points) and Melvin Gordon III (23.5) were the leaders for Newbies Rule in the loss. This marks the first time this season Big Blue have beaten Newbies Rule, after falling 179.73-153.33 in their last matchup. Big Blue (4-3) will look to add to their success against Greyhound Express, while Newbies Rule (3-4) meet Ram's Den in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Big Blue   Newbies Rule

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 137 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Chargers, Robinson scored 40.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 19.83-point projection and was much higher than his 25.09-point season scoring average. Robinson ranks #22 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
James Robinson

Top Player Comparison

Big Blue
Points
% of total points 195.4
1
James Robinson
RB
40.7
19.83
20.8%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
36.33
30.83
18.6%
3
Gardner Minshew II
QB
23.87
22.43
12.2%
4
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
16.8
17.99
8.6%
Newbies Rule
Points
% of total points 141.73
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
38.3
20.36
27%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
23.5
16.59
16.6%
3
Josh Allen
QB
21.83
26.69
15.4%
4
Harrison Butker
K
14
10.15
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Big Blue boasted a 100.67-72.63 lead. For Big Blue, Gardner Minshew II had a 28-yard touchdown pass. Baker Mayfield made the highlight reel for Newbies Rule with a 24-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 47-yard touchdown pass for Big Blue to contribute to a 169.80-129.73 lead for the team.
Monday
Allen Robinson II had a 42-yard catch for Big Blue on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  Big Blue   Newbies Rule

StatSmack

Newbies Rule are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Newbies Rule need some help then, averaging just 149.83 versus Big Blue's 190.32.
Even the computers think Big Blue have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (191.84) than Newbies Rule (156.28).
Big Blue are clutch masters, with more close wins than Newbies Rule (1 vs 0).
Big Blue should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Newbies Rule (4 vs 3).
Big Blue have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Newbies Rule (33 vs 23).
By position, Big Blue have outscored Newbies Rule at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Big Blue don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Big Blue had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Newbies Rule (1).
Don't worry Newbies Rule, 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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