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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
PITBULL BLOOD DOGS
6-1 189
199.99
 
VS
proj
Square357
156 3-4
124.13

Square357 lose to PITBULL BLOOD DOGS 189-156 despite outperforming predictions

PITBULL BLOOD DOGS fell short of projections while Square357 beat their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to triumph by a score of 200-124, PITBULL BLOOD DOGS emerged victorious with a 189-156 win over Square357. PITBULL BLOOD DOGS nabbed an 82-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout showings from Mike Gesicki (26 points) and Derrick Henry (24) and never looked back. Cooper Kupp (10 Rec, 156 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Tom Brady (211 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) led the charge for Square357 in the loss. PITBULL BLOOD DOGS improve to 6-1 on the season, while Square357 fall to 3-4.

Matchup Timeline

  PITBULL BLOOD DOGS   Square357

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 14.83 points, Gesicki scored 75.3% more than that amount by scoring 26 points as the Dolphins lost to the Falcons 30-28. He caught 7 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on PITBULL BLOOD DOGS this week. In Week 8, Gesicki and the Dolphins will square off against the Bills.
Mike Gesicki

Top Player Comparison

PITBULL BLOOD DOGS
Points
% of total points 189
1
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
48
37.45
25.4%
2
Jalen Hurts
QB
33
28.7
17.5%
3
Mike Gesicki
TE
26
14.83
13.8%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
24
30.18
12.7%
Square357
Points
% of total points 156
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
52
24.31
33.3%
2
Tom Brady
QB
34
27.69
21.8%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
34
20.73
21.8%
4
Zach Ertz
TE
18
9.03
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Cooper Kupp had a 59-yard catch for Square357, while Tom Brady had a 46-yard pass for the team, who trailed 189-156 after the late games.

Points By Position

  PITBULL BLOOD DOGS   Square357

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. PITBULL BLOOD DOGS scored fewer points in this one (189) than their season average of 215.86.
We heard scoring helps you win. PITBULL BLOOD DOGS are doing a better job of that, averaging 215.86 versus Square357's 184.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. PITBULL BLOOD DOGS (6-1) have a better record than Square357 (3-4).
Even the computers think PITBULL BLOOD DOGS have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (199.48) than Square357 (181.31).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. PITBULL BLOOD DOGS has left fewer points on the bench this season (505) than Square357 (863).
PITBULL BLOOD DOGS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Square357 (3 vs 1).
PITBULL BLOOD DOGS are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Square357 (0 vs 2).
PITBULL BLOOD DOGS should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Square357 (4 vs 3).
PITBULL BLOOD DOGS have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Square357 (32 vs 26).
By position, PITBULL BLOOD DOGS have outscored Square357 at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
PITBULL BLOOD DOGS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 35 points, highest in the league.
Hey Square357, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

PITBULL BLOOD DOGS
You know PITBULL BLOOD DOGS, we're "glass half full" kind of coaches. While others may harp on the fact that our scoring output has slipped recently, we'll choose to take the optimistic route. Averaging 220.33 points through Week 6, our crew has definitely proven that it's even better than the 189 we needed for this past week's win!
Square357
With just five catches this past week, the starting running backs for Square357 should remind their QBs to start checking down more frequently (and dial up a screen play or two).