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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Started from the top
4-3 97.42
111.74
 
VS
proj
DarwinThompsonLIVMVP
90.32 3-4
99.58

Offensively challenged Started from the top come back to top DarwinThompsonLIVMVP, 97.42-90.32

Ranking 10th in the league in points scored for the week, Started from the top were lucky to earn a victory against an opponent that had an even worse week, coming back to earn a 97.42-90.32 victory over DarwinThompsonLIVMVP. Started from the top trailed 84.72-72.52 heading into Monday night, but the team came storming back behind the Los Angeles Rams defense (16 points) and Cooper Kupp (8.9). Russell Wilson (34.92 points) and Amari Cooper (12) were the top performers for DarwinThompsonLIVMVP in the loss. Started from the top (4-3) will look to keep it rolling against Huy's Expert Team, while DarwinThompsonLIVMVP (3-4) will meet Darkhorse198 in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Started from the top   DarwinThompsonLIVMVP

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense (10 Pts Allowed, 248 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 16 points in a 24-10 win over the Bears in Week 7. Their scoring output was 68.6% more than their 9.49-point projection and was much higher than their 9.43-point season scoring average. The Rams defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Started from the top
Points
% of total points 97.42
1
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
20.3
16.72
20.8%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
16.62
19.8
17.1%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
16
9.49
16.4%
4
Harrison Butker
K
12
9.53
12.3%
DarwinThompsonLIVMVP
Points
% of total points 90.32
1
Russell Wilson
QB
34.92
26.89
38.7%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
12
13.28
13.3%
3
Wil Lutz
K
11
9.22
12.2%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
9.7
10.81
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, after which DarwinThompsonLIVMVP had an 84.72-72.52 lead. For Started from the top, DeAndre Hopkins had a 35-yard touchdown catch. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for DarwinThompsonLIVMVP with a 47-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Started from the top   DarwinThompsonLIVMVP
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, which means it's time to catch up on the Standings.
Started from the top
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Started from the top holding onto the No. 5 position in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 106.09 points per game through seven weeks, 10th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Started from the top is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
DeAndre Hopkins
MVP
57 Rec, 704 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
DK Metcalf
Best Drafted
28 Rec, 625 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Myles Gaskin
Best Acquisition
380 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 204 Rec Yds
DarwinThompsonLIVMVP
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine DarwinThompsonLIVMVP making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently finds itself on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 115.93 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league.
Important Players
Russell Wilson
MVP
2250 Pass Yds, 24 Pass TDs, 242 Rush Yds
Dalvin Cook
Best Drafted
489 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs
Gardner Minshew II
Best Acquisition
2156 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 140 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

Game Notes

Started from the top got the W despite the fact that only four of their nine starters exceeded their projected scores.
DarwinThompsonLIVMVP had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Both teams failed to reach their projected point total.
Started from the top ranked 10th in the league in scoring this week, while DarwinThompsonLIVMVP ranked 11th.
The matchup's 7.1-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Started from the top managed to earn the win, but failed to cover the 12.16-point projected margin of victory.
In comeback games this season, Started from the top moves to (2-0), while DarwinThompsonLIVMVP falls to (0-1).
Despite the loss, Russell Wilson recorded 34.92 points, the fourth-highest score for a signal-caller this week.