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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Negligent Discharges
4-3 144.55
144.58
 
VS
proj
Cocks
131.4 4-3
131.07

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, Cocks fall to Negligent Discharges, 144.55-131.40

Impeded by a 0-point performance from DeVante Parker, Cocks were unable to overcome Negligent Discharges, which earned a 144.55-131.40 win. Negligent Discharges grabbed an early 8.90-point lead on Thursday. Cocks bounced back to take the lead late afternoon Sunday, powered by Derek Carr (26.25 points) and Chris Godwin (25.1). Not to be deterred, Negligent Discharges made a run later that night, as Michael Pittman Jr. (20.5 points) put them back on top once and for all. Negligent Discharges (4-3) will look to add to their success against Brewmasters, while Cocks (4-3) will face off against Mutinous Apes in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Negligent Discharges   Cocks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Packers defense overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 14 points against their 7.3-point projection. In a 24-10 win over the Football Team, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 430 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Packers defense ranks #10 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Green Bay Packers defense

Top Player Comparison

Negligent Discharges
Points
% of total points 144.55
1
Mike Evans
WR
31.6
16.68
21.9%
2
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
20.5
14.68
14.2%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
18.45
20.68
12.8%
4
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
16.25
15.77
11.2%
Cocks
Points
% of total points 131.4
1
Derek Carr
QB
26.25
24.95
20%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
25.1
17.43
19.1%
3
Myles Gaskin
RB
19.15
9.11
14.6%
4
Van Jefferson Jr.
WR
14.3
9.32
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Cocks who claimed the lead, 126.30-122.25. For Negligent Discharges, Mike Evans had a 46-yard catch. Derek Carr made the highlight reel for Cocks with a 43-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Michael Pittman Jr. had a 28-yard touchdown catch and a 57-yard catch for Negligent Discharges to contribute to a 142.75-131.40 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Negligent Discharges   Cocks
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the midway point. How about we catch up on the Standings?
Negligent Discharges
Negligent Discharges will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 154.18 points per game through seven weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the squad finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Derrick Henry
MVP
869 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 154 Rec Yds
Mike Evans
Best Drafted
37 Rec, 496 Rec Yds, 7 Rec TDs
Cordarrelle Patterson
Best Acquisition
233 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 296 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Cocks
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on Cocks making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to get into playoff position after averaging only 143.32 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Dak Prescott
MVP
1813 Pass Yds, 16 Pass TDs
Travis Kelce
Best Drafted
45 Rec, 533 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Zach Pascal
Best Acquisition
21 Rec, 218 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Negligent Discharges scored less in this one (144.55) than their season average of 154.18.
We heard scoring helps you win. Negligent Discharges are doing a better job of that, averaging 154.18 versus Cocks's 143.32.
Once Negligent Discharges put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cocks (3 vs 2).
Negligent Discharges play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Cocks (1).
Negligent Discharges have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Cocks (35 vs 25).
Cocks have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Negligent Discharges (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Negligent Discharges have outscored Cocks at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for Negligent Discharges had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Cocks (1).
There's not much good to say about Cocks this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!