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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
rayray
4-3 177.45
182.13
 
VS
proj
LaFleur's Cram Hole
174.95 6-1
183.2

Despite top scorer Kamara, LaFleur's Cram Hole fall to rayray in 177.45-174.95 battle

LaFleur's Cram Hole had the highest scorer in the league this week with RB Alvin Kamara accumulating 39 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome rayray, who narrowly earned a 177.45-174.95 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as rayray led 170.95-135.95 heading into Monday night. LaFleur's Cram Hole made it close behind Alvin Kamara, who racked up 179 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass for 39 points. rayray were led by Tom Brady (211 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Terry McLaurin (7 Rec, 122 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). rayray (4-3) will look to build on their success against The Alibi Room, while LaFleur's Cram Hole (6-1) match up against Swany's Sackers in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  rayray   LaFleur's Cram Hole

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense scored 27 points against the Bears in Week 7 to beat their 16.64-point projection. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 311 yards, and forced 5 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on rayray this week. The Buccaneers will battle the Saints in Week 8.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

rayray
Points
% of total points 177.45
1
Tom Brady
QB
31.55
25.64
17.8%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
28.2
16.64
15.9%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
27.7
24.37
15.6%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
27
16.64
15.2%
LaFleur's Cram Hole
Points
% of total points 174.95
1
Alvin Kamara
RB
39
29.29
22.3%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
28.05
36.33
16%
3
Chase Edmonds
RB
19.1
18.19
10.9%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
18.3
17.02
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Terry McLaurin had a 40-yard touchdown catch for rayray, helping the team to a 68.50-44.60 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was rayray who emerged with the lead, 143.25-135.95. For rayray, Tom Brady had a 46-yard pass. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for LaFleur's Cram Hole with a 47-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass.

Points By Position

  rayray   LaFleur's Cram Hole
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the season, which means it's about time check in on the Standings.
rayray
rayray may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the unit is averaging the 3rd-most points per game in the league (176.22 ppg), propelling rayray to No. 5 in the Standings, putting them in playoff position.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
2275 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs
Jonathan Taylor
Best Drafted
579 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 213 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD
Devin White
Best Acquisition
51 Tackles
LaFleur's Cram Hole
LaFleur's Cram Hole will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 190.07 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the team boasts the best record in the league and the No. 1 spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
2002 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 126 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Alvin Kamara
Best Drafted
419 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 241 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Khalil Herbert
Best Acquisition
279 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. LaFleur's Cram Hole has left more points on the bench this season (504.5) than rayray (324.1).
rayray are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than LaFleur's Cram Hole (0 vs 1).
rayray should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than LaFleur's Cram Hole (2 vs 1).
LaFleur's Cram Hole have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than rayray (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, rayray have outscored LaFleur's Cram Hole at QB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Hey LaFleur's Cram Hole, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!