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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
TLC Tigerz
6-1 152.54
140.57
 
VS
proj
SAFETY BLITZ
143.84 4-3
136.89

TLC Tigerz come back to defeat SAFETY BLITZ for third straight win, 152.54-143.84

TLC Tigerz extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind win over SAFETY BLITZ, rallying to earn a 152.54-143.84 victory. Trailing 143.84-127.54 heading into Sunday night, TLC Tigerz roared back behind Deebo Samuel, who caught 7 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown for 25 points. Kyler Murray (261 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds) and Khalil Herbert (100 Rush Yds, 33 Rec Yds) led the charge for SAFETY BLITZ in defeat. TLC Tigerz (6-1) will look to add to their success against Too Easy, while SAFETY BLITZ (4-3) will face off against Cardiac cats in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  TLC Tigerz   SAFETY BLITZ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Samuel scored 25 points against the Colts in Week 7 to beat his 17.84-point projection. He caught 7 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on TLC Tigerz this week. Next week, Samuel will play the Bears.
Deebo Samuel

Top Player Comparison

TLC Tigerz
Points
% of total points 152.54
1
Tom Brady
QB
33.44
27.53
21.9%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
25
17.84
16.4%
3
Russell Gage
WR
19.7
9.94
12.9%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
18.4
21.43
12.1%
SAFETY BLITZ
Points
% of total points 143.84
1
Kyler Murray
QB
32.44
32.98
22.6%
2
Khalil Herbert
RB
21.3
7.67
14.8%
3
Marquise Brown
WR
19
15.58
13.2%
4
Myles Gaskin
RB
17.7
9.15
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which TLC Tigerz emerged with a 77.30-68.30 lead. For TLC Tigerz, Russell Gage had a 49-yard touchdown catch. Marquise Brown made the highlight reel for SAFETY BLITZ with a 39-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, after which SAFETY BLITZ became the proud owner of a 143.84-127.54 lead. For TLC Tigerz, Tom Brady had a 46-yard pass. Kyler Murray made the highlight reel for SAFETY BLITZ with a 47-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass.

Points By Position

  TLC Tigerz   SAFETY BLITZ
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already halfway through the season, and that means it's about time to check in on the Standings.
TLC Tigerz
TLC Tigerz have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 191.58 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
2275 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
869 Rush Yds, 10 Rush TDs, 154 Rec Yds
Russell Gage
Best Acquisition
SAFETY BLITZ
SAFETY BLITZ 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 7th-most points per game in the league (151.38 ppg), propelling SAFETY BLITZ to No. 5 in the Standings, which puts them in playoff position.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
2002 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 126 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs
Najee Harris
Best Drafted
388 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 244 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Khalil Herbert
Best Acquisition
279 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. TLC Tigerz scored less in this one (152.54) than their season average of 191.58.
TLC Tigerz are on fire, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. TLC Tigerz are doing a better job of that, averaging 191.58 versus SAFETY BLITZ's 151.38.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. TLC Tigerz (6-1) have a better record than SAFETY BLITZ (4-3).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. TLC Tigerz has left fewer points on the bench this season (302.62) than SAFETY BLITZ (345.54).
Once TLC Tigerz put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than SAFETY BLITZ (3 vs 2).
TLC Tigerz are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than SAFETY BLITZ (1).
TLC Tigerz have the clutch gene, with more close wins than SAFETY BLITZ (1 vs 0).
TLC Tigerz should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than SAFETY BLITZ (6 vs 4).
By position, TLC Tigerz have outscored SAFETY BLITZ at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
TLC Tigerz don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 48 points, highest in the league.
Hey SAFETY BLITZ, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!