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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
LIONPWR
5-2 236.1
202.96
 
VS
proj
PIERMONSTERS
231.95 2-5
197.08

LIONPWR come back to top PIERMONSTERS for third straight win in 236.10-231.95 battle

LIONPWR extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind win over PIERMONSTERS, coming back for a 236.10-231.95 victory. Trailing 226.95-222.50 heading into Monday night, LIONPWR came back behind Jimmy Graham, who caught 5 passes for 31 yards for 8.1 points, and Robert Woods, who racked up 45 yards from scrimmage (5.5 points). Justin Herbert (347 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 66 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and DJ Moore (4 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) led the way for PIERMONSTERS in the loss. LIONPWR (5-2) will look to get another win against Patriot Killer, while PIERMONSTERS (2-5) will meet The Overkiller's in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  LIONPWR   PIERMONSTERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 137 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Chargers, Robinson put up 31.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 14.42-point projection and was much higher than his 18.94-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

LIONPWR
Points
% of total points 236.1
1
Tom Brady
QB
48.55
25.66
20.6%
2
James Robinson
RB
31.7
14.42
13.4%
3
Drew Brees
QB
30.55
24.81
12.9%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
22.5
17.12
9.5%
PIERMONSTERS
Points
% of total points 231.95
1
Justin Herbert
QB
47.95
24.06
20.7%
2
DJ Moore
WR
25.3
14.7
10.9%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
23.5
24.96
10.1%
4
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
21
14.39
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Travis Fulgham had a 40-yard catch for LIONPWR, helping the team to a 23.10-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Justin Herbert had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 26-yard touchdown pass for PIERMONSTERS, while DJ Moore had a 74-yard touchdown catch, helping PIERMONSTERS to a 214.95-137.25 lead.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 33-yard touchdown pass for LIONPWR, who trailed 226.95-222.50 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  LIONPWR   PIERMONSTERS
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's about time to take a closer look at the Standings.
LIONPWR
LIONPWR 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 3rd-most points per game in the league (220.01 ppg), propelling LIONPWR to No. 2 in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
1910 Pass Yds, 18 Pass TDs
Drew Brees
Best Drafted
1618 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs
Jamaal Williams
Best Acquisition
219 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 156 Rec Yds
PIERMONSTERS
PIERMONSTERS rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but it hasn't been nearly enough given the competition they've faced. Through seven weeks, the unit is averaging the 4th-most points per game in the league (210.54 ppg), leaving PIERMONSTERS outside of playoff position at No. 10 in the Standings.
Important Players
Ryan Tannehill
MVP
1588 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
DJ Moore
Best Drafted
31 Rec, 567 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Justin Herbert
Best Acquisition
1542 Pass Yds, 12 Pass TDs, 121 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs

Game Notes

More than half (9 of the 15) of the starters on LIONPWR scored higher than their projected point totals.
Despite eight of their 15 starters scoring higher than their points projection, PIERMONSTERS lost.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
The matchup's 4.15-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
The defeat ends a streak of two straight wins for PIERMONSTERS.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with LIONPWR. They got the W, but failed to cover the 5.88-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this year, LIONPWR moves to (1-0), while PIERMONSTERS falls to (0-3).
Despite the loss, Justin Herbert tallied 47.95 points, the highest score of any player on PIERMONSTERS this season.