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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Suck ItTrebek
5-2 106.92
109.38
 
VS
proj
Cleveland Fan
70.42 2-5
100.63

Suck ItTrebek defeat Cleveland Fan for third straight win in 106.92-70.42 rout

Suck ItTrebek extended their win streak to three games with an easy win over Cleveland Fan, cruising to a 106.92-70.42 victory. Cleveland Fan pulled out to a 7.30-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Suck ItTrebek after that. They were led by Russell Wilson, who passed for 388 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 84 yards for 40.92 points, and DeAndre Hopkins, who caught 10 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown (18.3 points). Gardner Minshew II (173 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds) and Kareem Hunt (76 Rush Yds, 26 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Cleveland Fan in the loss. Suck ItTrebek (5-2) will look to build on their success against Howie's Hoodlums, while Cleveland Fan (2-5) meet The Awesomeness in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Suck ItTrebek   Cleveland Fan

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Going up against the Rams in Week 7, the Bears defense allowed 24 points, surrendered 362 yards, and forced a fumble. In doing so, they put up 10.5 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Suck ItTrebek this week. The Bears will battle the Saints in Week 8.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Suck ItTrebek
Points
% of total points 106.92
1
Russell Wilson
QB
40.92
28.97
38.3%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
18.3
13.35
17.1%
3
Jason Myers
K
12
7.98
11.2%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
10.5
4.01
9.8%
Cleveland Fan
Points
% of total points 70.42
1
Gardner Minshew II
QB
21.02
22.23
29.8%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
16.2
16.23
23%
3
Will Fuller V
WR
9.5
10.17
13.5%
4
Travis Fulgham
WR
7.3
8.03
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Travis Fulgham had a 40-yard catch for Cleveland Fan, contributing to a 7.30-0.00 lead for Cleveland Fan.
Sunday Early
Gardner Minshew II had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Cleveland Fan, helping the team to a 60.72-12.10 lead.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 47-yard touchdown pass for Suck ItTrebek, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 35-yard touchdown catch to contribute to an 88.72-60.72 lead for Suck ItTrebek.

Points By Position

  Suck ItTrebek   Cleveland Fan
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. We’re already halfway through the season, which means it's time to take a closer look at the Standings.
Suck ItTrebek
Suck ItTrebek have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 118.35 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the team to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Russell Wilson
MVP
2250 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 242 Rush Yds
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
57 Rec, 704 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Mike Davis
Best Acquisition
284 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 233 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Cleveland Fan
Cleveland Fan rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through seven weeks, the unit is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (108.25 ppg), leaving Cleveland Fan with some work to do in order to get into playoff position at No. 9 in the Standings.
Important Players
Joe Mixon
MVP
369 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 138 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Mike Evans
Best Drafted
25 Rec, 318 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Gardner Minshew II
Best Acquisition
2156 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 140 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Suck ItTrebek scored fewer points in this one (106.92) than their season average of 118.35.
Get on their level! Suck ItTrebek have won three straight weeks, while Cleveland Fan have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cleveland Fan need some help then, averaging just 108.25 versus Suck ItTrebek's 118.35.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Suck ItTrebek (5-2) have a better record than Cleveland Fan (2-5).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Cleveland Fan has left more points on the bench this season (545.5) than Suck ItTrebek (373.3).
Suck ItTrebek don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cleveland Fan (5 vs 2).
Suck ItTrebek are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (1) than Cleveland Fan (2).
Suck ItTrebek are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Cleveland Fan (0 vs 1).
Suck ItTrebek should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Cleveland Fan (5 vs 2).
Suck ItTrebek have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Cleveland Fan (33 vs 24).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Cleveland Fan - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Suck ItTrebek (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Suck ItTrebek have outscored Cleveland Fan at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Suck ItTrebek don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, highest in the league.
Hey Cleveland Fan, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!