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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Golden Nuggets
5-2 142.8
129.05
 
VS
proj
Hope Nick dies
141.16 4-3
116.61

Golden Nuggets knock off Hope Nick dies for third straight win in 142.80-141.16 battle

Golden Nuggets extended their win streak to three games with a narrow win over Hope Nick dies, narrowly earning a 142.80-141.16 victory. Hope Nick dies made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Golden Nuggets led 133.40-130.16 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 11 points from Allen Robinson II on Monday night for Hope Nick dies. Ryan Tannehill (21.3 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (19.3) won the week for Golden Nuggets in the win. This marks the first time this season Golden Nuggets have beaten Hope Nick dies, after falling 152.56-122.78 in their last matchup. Golden Nuggets (5-2) will look to keep it rolling against Funk E Zekiel, while Hope Nick dies (4-3) match up against The Comeback Kid in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Golden Nuggets   Hope Nick dies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 6 points, surrendering 226 yards, and intercepting 4 passes against the Patriots, the 49ers defense recorded 18 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.41-point projection and was much higher than their 8.14-point season scoring average. The 49ers defense will face the Seahawks next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Golden Nuggets
Points
% of total points 142.8
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
21.3
21.06
14.9%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
19.3
17.17
13.5%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
19.3
13.43
13.5%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
18.8
21.62
13.2%
Hope Nick dies
Points
% of total points 141.16
1
Tom Brady
QB
36.86
21.23
26.1%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
29
12.22
20.5%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
14.2
16.8
10.1%
4
D'Andre Swift
RB
12.8
9.17
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Travis Fulgham had a 40-yard catch for Hope Nick dies, contributing to a 19.70-0.00 lead for Hope Nick dies.
Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 73-yard touchdown pass for Golden Nuggets, contributing to a 63.10-54.50 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
DeAndre Hopkins had a 35-yard touchdown catch for Golden Nuggets, helping the team to a 100.40-83.50 lead.
Sunday Night
Tom Brady had a 33-yard touchdown pass for Hope Nick dies, who trailed 133.40-130.16 after the evening game.
Monday
Allen Robinson II had a 42-yard catch for Hope Nick dies.

Points By Position

  Golden Nuggets   Hope Nick dies
Standings Update
How about we catch up on the Standings? After all, we're already midway through the season, believe it or not.
Golden Nuggets
Golden Nuggets have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 133.87 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Alvin Kamara
MVP
364 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 460 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
DeAndre Hopkins
Best Drafted
57 Rec, 704 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Ryan Tannehill
Best Acquisition
1588 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs
Hope Nick dies
Hope Nick dies will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 132.84 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the team finds itself well within playoff position.
Important Players
Derrick Henry
MVP
663 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Allen Robinson II
Best Drafted
44 Rec, 544 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
KC Defense
Best Acquisition
20.4 Avg Pts Allowed, 358.6 Avg Yds Allowed, 13 Turnovers

What If

Golden Nuggets would have beaten seven other teams besides Hope Nick dies this week.
Hope Nick dies would have lost to just one other team besides Golden Nuggets this week.
If they played Hope Nick dies every week, Golden Nuggets would be 4-3 this season.
Last week, Hope Nick dies would have gotten the victory over Golden Nuggets 138.64-98.26.
Golden Nuggets would be 4-1 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Hope Nick dies.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Golden Nuggets, Hope Nick dies would be 3-2.
If Golden Nuggets had played every team in the league each week, they would be 41-22.
If they played every team every week, Hope Nick dies would be 42-21.