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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
MONAT
3-4 226.05
197.75
 
VS
proj
Patriot Killer
156.95 3-4
191.92

MONAT earn win against Patriot Killer in 226.05-156.95 rout

MONAT outperformed expectations, cruising to a 226.05-156.95 victory over Patriot Killer, who fell short of projections. The matchup was decided almost as soon as it started, as MONAT took a 49.75-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Daniel Jones (27.55 points) and Boston Scott (18.2). Chris Godwin (23.8 points) and Calvin Ridley (19.9) carried the flag for Patriot Killer in the loss. MONAT (3-4) will look to maintain their momentum against HTTR!, while Patriot Killer (3-4) attempt to get back on track against LIONPWR.

Matchup Timeline

  MONAT   Patriot Killer

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 24 points, surrendering 362 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Rams, the Bears defense scored 13 points this week. They scored 37% more than their 9.49-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. The Bears defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Saints next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

MONAT
Points
% of total points 226.05
1
Davante Adams
WR
44.6
20.3
19.7%
2
Daniel Jones
QB
27.55
21.5
12.2%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
22
17.66
9.7%
4
Boston Scott
RB
18.2
14.45
8.1%
Patriot Killer
Points
% of total points 156.95
1
Chris Godwin
WR
23.8
15.49
15.2%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
19.9
17.4
12.7%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
17.5
11.65
11.2%
4
Patrick Mahomes
QB
16
31.25
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Daniel Jones had a 39-yard touchdown pass for MONAT, helping the team to a 49.75-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was MONAT who owned the lead, 164.95-49.40. Davante Adams had a 45-yard touchdown catch for MONAT, while Terry McLaurin had a 52-yard touchdown catch. Stephen Gostkowski made the highlight reel for Patriot Killer with a 51-yard field goal.
Monday
Nick Foles had a 42-yard pass for Patriot Killer.

Points By Position

  MONAT   Patriot Killer
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's time to refresh the Standings.
MONAT
To be fair, it could be worse. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 199.59, MONAT ranks No. 9 in the Standings. While the team currently is outside of playoff position, there's still time to make a run.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
1475 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
663 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Boston Scott
Best Acquisition
113 Rush Yds
Patriot Killer
Patriot Killer 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 5th-most points per game in the league (210.31 ppg), propelling Patriot Killer to the No. 5 spot in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
1899 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs, 165 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Calvin Ridley
Best Drafted
40 Rec, 615 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Nick Foles
Best Acquisition
1139 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs

Game Notes

MONAT had eight of their 15 starters exceed their projected point totals.
Patriot Killer had only seven of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as each team had a starter that failed to score.
MONAT put up more points than their season scoring average (199.59) while Patriot Killer fell short of theirs (210.31).
MONAT put up more points than their projected total, while Patriot Killer fell short of their projection.
Not only did MONAT win, but they also easily covered the 5.83-point predicted margin of victory.
MONAT moves to (2-0) in blowout games this season, while Patriot Killer falls to (0-2).