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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
CommandingLeads
6-1 164.12
167.56
 
VS
proj
Kyler’s Study Hall
157.86 3-4
180.56

CommandingLeads defeat Kyler’s Study Hall for fifth straight win in 164.12-157.86 duel

CommandingLeads extended their win streak to five games with a narrow win over Kyler’s Study Hall, narrowly earning a 164.12-157.86 victory. Kyler’s Study Hall had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. CommandingLeads led 164.12-151.36 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 6.5 points from Devin McCourty on Monday night for Kyler’s Study Hall. Josh Jacobs (143 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs, 12 Rec Yds) and Matt Ryan (243 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) led the way for CommandingLeads in the win. CommandingLeads (6-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against The Dark Side, while Kyler’s Study Hall (3-4) try to generate some positive momentum against The Under Dawgs.

Matchup Timeline

  CommandingLeads   Kyler’s Study Hall

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McLaurin (5 Rec, 73 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 19.8 points in a 23-21 win over the Packers in Week 7. His scoring output was 70.2% more than his 11.63-point projection and was higher than his 13.33-point season scoring average. McLaurin ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Terry McLaurin

Top Player Comparison

CommandingLeads
Points
% of total points 164.12
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
46
21.3
28%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
25.92
30.62
15.8%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
22.3
19.76
13.6%
4
Terry McLaurin
WR
19.8
11.63
12.1%
Kyler’s Study Hall
Points
% of total points 157.86
1
Kyler Murray
QB
31.16
39.93
19.7%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
23.7
19.46
15%
3
Tee Higgins
WR
16.8
16.76
10.6%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
16
19.5
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Kyler’s Study Hall had a 137.66-118.12 lead. Terry McLaurin had a 37-yard touchdown catch for CommandingLeads, while Amari Cooper had a 55-yard catch. Justin Tucker made the highlight reel for Kyler’s Study Hall with a 55-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  CommandingLeads   Kyler’s Study Hall
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already midway through the season, meaning it's about time catch up on the Standings.
CommandingLeads
CommandingLeads will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 180.49 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the squad boasts the best record in the league and the No. 1 spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
1980 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 257 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
536 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 131 Rec Yds
Matt Ryan
Best Acquisition
2008 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
Kyler’s Study Hall
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Kyler’s Study Hall 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 169.61 points per game through seven weeks, 6th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kyler Murray
MVP
1667 Pass Yds, 7 Pass TDs, 263 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Nick Chubb
Best Drafted
740 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs
Evan Engram
Best Acquisition
28 Rec, 275 Rec Yds

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. CommandingLeads scored less in this one (164.12) than their season average of 180.49.
CommandingLeads are on fire, with victories in five straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Kyler’s Study Hall need some help then, averaging just 169.61 versus CommandingLeads's 180.49.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" CommandingLeads (6-1) have a better record than Kyler’s Study Hall (3-4).
CommandingLeads play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Kyler’s Study Hall (1).
CommandingLeads have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Kyler’s Study Hall (1 vs 0).
CommandingLeads should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Kyler’s Study Hall (3 vs 2).
By position, CommandingLeads have outscored Kyler’s Study Hall at QB, WR, and TE this season.
CommandingLeads don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for CommandingLeads had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Kyler’s Study Hall (1).
There's not much good to say about Kyler’s Study Hall this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!