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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
King Kong Vong
4-3 134.4
137.96
 
VS
proj
Esta no Esta sí
124.05 2-5
113.93

Despite top scorer the Cowboys defense, Esta no Esta sí fall to King Kong Vong, 134.40-124.05

The Dallas Cowboys defense accumulated 28.6 points for Esta no Esta sí, the best total in the matchup and ninth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome King Kong Vong, who came from behind to earn a 134.40-124.05 win. Despite trailing 104.15-99.10 heading into Sunday night, King Kong Vong roared back behind Pat Freiermuth (13 points) and Tyreek Hill (11.8). The Dallas Cowboys defense (6 Pts Allowed, 312 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) and Raheem Mostert (79 Rush Yds, 30 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Esta no Esta sí in the loss. King Kong Vong (4-3) will look to sustain their momentum against How Kmet Ur Mother, while Esta no Esta sí (2-5) meet Scottie B. Pippen in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  King Kong Vong   Esta no Esta sí

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Mahomes (423 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) scored 37.65 points against the 49ers in Week 7. He scored 34.8% more than his 27.92-point projection and overachieved for the fourth time this season. Mahomes ranks #2 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Patrick Mahomes

Top Player Comparison

King Kong Vong
Points
% of total points 134.4
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
37.65
27.92
28%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
18.6
17.17
13.8%
3
Derek Carr
QB
16.45
24.87
12.2%
4
Pat Freiermuth
TE
13
8.75
9.7%
Esta no Esta sí
Points
% of total points 124.05
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
28.6
16.2
23.1%
2
Raheem Mostert
RB
19.9
12.74
16%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
18.2
23.08
14.7%
4
Antonio Gibson
RB
16.1
6.98
13%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Esta no Esta sí who claimed the lead, 94.55-32.53. For King Kong Vong, Amari Cooper had a 55-yard catch. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Esta no Esta sí with a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Esta no Esta sí who emerged with the lead, 104.15-99.10. Patrick Mahomes had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard pass for King Kong Vong, while Derek Carr had a 26-yard touchdown pass. Ka'imi Fairbairn made the highlight reel for Esta no Esta sí with a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  King Kong Vong   Esta no Esta sí
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already halfway through the season, meaning it's time to catch up on the Standings.
King Kong Vong
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to see King Kong Vong holding onto the No. 6 position in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 127.35 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league. Nevertheless, King Kong Vong is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2159 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs, 113 Rush Yds
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
57 Rec, 773 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Bal Defense
Best Acquisition
23.0 Avg Pts Allowed, 366.4 Avg Yds Allowed, 14 Turnovers
Esta no Esta sí
To be fair, it could be worse. After averaging the fewest points per game in the league at 108.64, Esta no Esta sí hold the No. 11 position in the Standings. While the unit currently has some work to do in order to make the playoffs, there's still time to make a run.
Important Players
Cooper Kupp
MVP
56 Rec, 607 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Matt Ryan
Best Drafted
2008 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
Antonio Gibson
Best Acquisition
273 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 170 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD

Game Notes

King Kong Vong got the win despite the fact that only four of their nine starting players scored higher than their point projections.
Esta no Esta sí had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
King Kong Vong won despite scoring fewer points than projected, while Esta no Esta sí exceeded their projection.
This victory concludes a two-game losing streak for King Kong Vong.
King Kong Vong managed to earn the win, but did not cover the 24.03-point projected margin of victory.
All four of the wins for King Kong Vong have been upset wins.
Despite the loss, the Dallas Cowboys defense registered 28.6 points, the second-highest score for a DEF this season.