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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
NashVegas Rebels
6-1 271.78
255.29
 
VS
proj
Mudbugz
204.52 3-4
250.3

NashVegas Rebels defeat Mudbugz for fourth straight win, 271.78-204.52

NashVegas Rebels extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought win over Mudbugz, earning a 271.78-204.52 victory. NashVegas Rebels never trailed in this one after earning an 11.90-point lead on Thursday behind Noah Fant (9.9 points) and Brandon McManus (2). Derrick Henry (86 Rush Yds, 16 Rec Yds) and Zach Ertz (3 Rec, 66 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top performers for Mudbugz in the loss. NashVegas Rebels improve to 6-1 on the season, while Mudbugz fall to 3-4.

Matchup Timeline

  NashVegas Rebels   Mudbugz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points and 393 yards against the Ravens, the Bengals defense recorded 24 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 9.78-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Bengals defense will face the Jets next week.
The Cincinnati Bengals defense

Top Player Comparison

NashVegas Rebels
Points
% of total points 271.78
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
68.18
70.24
25.1%
2
Damien Harris
RB
51.3
36.03
18.9%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
47
42.71
17.3%
4
Leonard Fournette
RB
39
38.6
14.3%
Mudbugz
Points
% of total points 204.52
1
Derrick Henry
RB
56.3
52.71
27.5%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
26
9.42
12.7%
3
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
24
19.35
11.7%
4
Davante Adams
WR
23.6
21.21
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Aaron Rodgers had a 20-yard touchdown pass for NashVegas Rebels, contributing to a 155.38-100.12 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Zach Ertz had a 47-yard touchdown catch for Mudbugz, who trailed 224.78-180.92 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  NashVegas Rebels   Mudbugz

StatSmack

NashVegas Rebels are looking unstoppable, with victories in four straight weeks.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" NashVegas Rebels (6-1) have a better record than Mudbugz (3-4).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Mudbugz has left more points on the bench this season (747.34) than NashVegas Rebels (559.06).
NashVegas Rebels laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Mudbugz (0).
NashVegas Rebels have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Mudbugz (1 vs 0).
Mudbugz have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than NashVegas Rebels (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, NashVegas Rebels have outscored Mudbugz at QB and RB this season.
NashVegas Rebels don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 33 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Mudbugz, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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