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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Phi Eagles (TS)
3-4 43
28.68
 
VS
proj
Hou Texans (GA)
28 3-4
31.14

Phi Eagles (TS) defeat Hou Texans (GA) in 43-28 rout

Phi Eagles (TS) stepped up, cruising to a 43-28 victory over Hou Texans (GA), who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to figure out who would lead the way in the matchup, as Phi Eagles (TS) nabbed a 22-point lead on Thursday behind impressive performances from Carson Wentz and Jake Elliott. Wentz passed for 359 yards , ran for 14 yards and scored 3 touchdowns for 13 points, while Elliott made 1 of his 2 FG attempts (4 points). Robbie Gould (9 points) and Deshaun Watson (8) did everything they could for Hou Texans (GA) in the loss. Phi Eagles (TS) (3-4) will look to keep it rolling against Chicago Bears, while Hou Texans (GA) (3-4) match up against Los Angeles Rams in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Phi Eagles (TS)   Hou Texans (GA)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense allowed 16 points, surrendered 391 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 43-16 win over the Broncos. In doing so, they put up 20 points and nearly tripled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Chiefs will go up against the Jets.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 43
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
20
6.97
46.5%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
13
6.19
30.2%
3
Jake Elliott
K
4
7.53
9.3%
4
Boston Scott
RB
3
1.9
7%
Hou Texans (GA)
Points
% of total points 28
1
Robbie Gould
K
9
7.34
32.1%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
8
7.99
28.6%
3
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
5
5.79
17.9%
4
Will Fuller V
WR
3
2.25
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Carson Wentz found Travis Fulgham for a 40-yard pass for Phi Eagles (TS). Wentz also lit up the scoreboard with a 59-yard pass to contribute to a 22-0 lead for Phi Eagles (TS).

Points By Position

  Phi Eagles (TS)   Hou Texans (GA)
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the midway point. How about we catch up on the Standings?
Phi Eagles (TS)
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Phi Eagles (TS) making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team has some work to do in order to get into playoff position after averaging only 31 points per game through seven weeks, 9th-best in the league.
Important Players
Carson Wentz
MVP
1760 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 185 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
KC Defense
Best Drafted
20.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 358.6 Avg Yds Allowed, 13 Turnovers
Boston Scott
Best Acquisition
113 Rush Yds
Hou Texans (GA)
Hou Texans (GA) will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 35 points per game through seven weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the team finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Deshaun Watson
MVP
2095 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 147 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD
Dalvin Cook
Best Drafted
489 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Phi Eagles (TS) scored more in this matchup (43) than their season average (30.71).
By position, Phi Eagles (TS) have outscored Hou Texans (GA) at QB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Phi Eagles (TS) had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Hou Texans (GA) (0).
There's not much good to say about Hou Texans (GA) this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!