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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Squirrel Murphy’s
6-1 117.78
125.17
 
VS
proj
IKnowNothing!
107.52 3-4
127.38

Squirrel Murphy’s knock off IKnowNothing! for sixth straight win, 117.78-107.52

Squirrel Murphy’s extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought win over IKnowNothing!, emerging victorious with a 117.78-107.52 victory. Squirrel Murphy’s never trailed in this one after earning a 2.76-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Drew Brees (23.68 points) and Kareem Hunt (19.2). Jamaal Williams (21.4 points) and Julio Jones (17.7) carried the flag for IKnowNothing! in the loss. Squirrel Murphy’s (6-1) will look to add to their success against Tommy Gufano's Team, while IKnowNothing! (3-4) meet Wrecked Em in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Squirrel Murphy’s   IKnowNothing!

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 16 points, surrendering 391 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Broncos, the Chiefs defense put up 25 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.96-point projection and was much higher than their 9.64-point season scoring average. The Chiefs defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Jets next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Squirrel Murphy’s
Points
% of total points 117.78
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
25
8.96
21.2%
2
Drew Brees
QB
23.68
19.26
20.1%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
19.2
19.22
16.3%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
15.2
17.46
12.9%
IKnowNothing!
Points
% of total points 107.52
1
Jamaal Williams
RB
21.4
14.11
19.9%
2
Julio Jones
WR
17.7
18.82
16.5%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
17
5.97
15.8%
4
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
15.62
19.61
14.5%

Points By Position

  Squirrel Murphy’s   IKnowNothing!
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning we ought catch up on the Standings.
Squirrel Murphy’s
Squirrel Murphy’s 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 (129.21 ppg), propelling Squirrel Murphy’s to No. 2 in the Standings, well within playoff position.
Important Players
Derrick Henry
MVP
663 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Stefon Diggs
Best Drafted
48 Rec, 603 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Joey Slye
Best Acquisition
17-20 FG, 48 long, 13-15 XP
IKnowNothing!
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on IKnowNothing! making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 125.88 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Ezekiel Elliott
MVP
458 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 210 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Odell Beckham Jr.
Best Drafted
23 Rec, 319 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Jamaal Williams
Best Acquisition
219 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 156 Rec Yds

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Squirrel Murphy’s scored less in this one (117.78) than their season average of 129.21.
Get on their level! IKnowNothing! have lost their last three weeks, while Squirrel Murphy’s have won six straight.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Squirrel Murphy’s (6-1) have a better record than IKnowNothing! (3-4).
You can't win if you don't play. Squirrel Murphy’s has left fewer points on the bench this season (192.68) than IKnowNothing! (346.28).
Squirrel Murphy’s don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than IKnowNothing! (3 vs 1).
Squirrel Murphy’s laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than IKnowNothing! (0).
Squirrel Murphy’s are clutch masters, with more close wins than IKnowNothing! (1 vs 0).
Squirrel Murphy’s should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than IKnowNothing! (3 vs 2).
By position, Squirrel Murphy’s have outscored IKnowNothing! at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Squirrel Murphy’s don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry IKnowNothing!, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!