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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Gotham City
5-2 129.96
110.29
 
VS
proj
chiefsandchong
101.58 3-4
126.01

Gotham City knock off chiefsandchong for third straight win in 129.96-101.58 beatdown

Gotham City extended their win streak to three games with a convincing win over chiefsandchong, cruising to a 129.96-101.58 victory. chiefsandchong grabbed a 32.04-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Terry McLaurin (20.2 points) and the New England Patriots defense (18). But it was all Gotham City after that. They were led by Matthew Stafford (334 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 311 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers). Gotham City (5-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Braavosi Dolphins, while chiefsandchong (3-4) try to develop some positive momentum against Paladins.

Matchup Timeline

  Gotham City   chiefsandchong

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Buccaneers defense scored 29 points in a 38-3 win over the Bears to nearly double their 14.97-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 Gotham City this week. The Buccaneers will square off against the Saints in Week 8.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Gotham City
Points
% of total points 129.96
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
29.16
22.39
22.4%
2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
29
14.97
22.3%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17
14.48
13.1%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
11.3
10.79
8.7%
chiefsandchong
Points
% of total points 101.58
1
Tom Brady
QB
24.44
20.61
24.1%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
20.2
10.64
19.9%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
18
15.52
17.7%
4
Nelson Agholor
WR
11.1
6.64
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Terry McLaurin had a 40-yard touchdown catch for chiefsandchong, while Nelson Agholor had a 25-yard touchdown catch, helping chiefsandchong to a 66.14-34.10 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Gotham City who emerged with the lead, 112.96-101.58. For Gotham City, Matthew Stafford had a 59-yard pass. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for chiefsandchong with a 46-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Gotham City   chiefsandchong
Standings Update
Don’t look now, but we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning we ought to refresh the Standings.
Gotham City
Gotham City have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 141.69 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
Matthew Stafford
MVP
2172 Pass Yds, 19 Pass TDs
Josh Allen
Best Drafted
1723 Pass Yds, 15 Pass TDs, 214 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Dal Defense
Best Acquisition
24.3 Avg Pts Allowed, 381.2 Avg Yds Allowed, 14 Turnovers
chiefsandchong
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to count on chiefsandchong making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 129.49 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Tom Brady
MVP
2275 Pass Yds, 21 Pass TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
404 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 186 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Nelson Agholor
Best Acquisition
19 Rec, 275 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Gotham City scored fewer points in this one (129.96) than their season average of 141.69.
Gotham City are on fire, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. chiefsandchong need some help then, averaging just 129.49 versus Gotham City's 141.69.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Gotham City (5-2) have a better record than chiefsandchong (3-4).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. chiefsandchong has left more points on the bench this season (361.08) than Gotham City (232.76).
Gotham City don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than chiefsandchong (4 vs 0).
Gotham City laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than chiefsandchong (0).
Gotham City should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than chiefsandchong (4 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of chiefsandchong - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Gotham City (1) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Gotham City have outscored chiefsandchong at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
Gotham City don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
Don't worry chiefsandchong, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!