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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
AMMODOG
5-2 132.35
134.58
 
VS
proj
Norman Nobodies
130.15 2-5
132.31

Despite top scorer the Cowboys defense, Norman Nobodies fall to AMMODOG in 132.35-130.15 cliff-hanger

Norman Nobodies had the No. 1 scorer in the matchup with DEF the Dallas Cowboys defense racking up 22 points, the 15th-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome AMMODOG, who rallied to earn a 132.35-130.15 win. After trailing 130.15-81.20 heading into Sunday night, AMMODOG roared back behind Kenny Pickett (14.85 points) and Tyreek Hill (14.2). The Dallas Cowboys defense (22 points) and Mike Williams (21.6) did their part for Norman Nobodies in defeat. AMMODOG (5-2) will look to build on their success against Whackers, while Norman Nobodies (2-5) attempt to right the ship against Dead Again.

Matchup Timeline

  AMMODOG   Norman Nobodies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gentry overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 2 points against his 1.71-point projection. In a 16-10 loss to the Dolphins, he caught 2 passes for 0 yards . Gentry will face the Eagles next week.
Zach Gentry

Top Player Comparison

AMMODOG
Points
% of total points 132.35
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
36.5
17.57
27.6%
2
Kenny Pickett
QB
14.85
19.62
11.2%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
14.2
20.44
10.7%
4
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
14.1
10.24
10.7%
Norman Nobodies
Points
% of total points 130.15
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
22
7.84
16.9%
2
Mike Williams
WR
21.6
14.92
16.6%
3
Ray-Ray McCloud III
WR
19.7
6.5
15.1%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
18.1
18.96
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Tucker had a 55-yard field goal for Norman Nobodies to contribute to an 87.15-26.60 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 57-yard catch and a 40-yard catch for AMMODOG, who trailed 130.15-81.20 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  AMMODOG   Norman Nobodies
Standings Update
How about we catch up on the Standings? After all, we're already midway through the season, believe it or not.
AMMODOG
AMMODOG will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 155.61 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the team holds the No. 3 spot in the Standings, easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
1980 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 257 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Tyreek Hill
Best Drafted
57 Rec, 773 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Kenny Pickett
Best Acquisition
771 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs
Norman Nobodies
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Norman Nobodies making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently is on the outside looking in for the playoffs after averaging only 117.96 points per game through seven weeks, 11th-best in the league.
Important Players
Marquise Brown
MVP
43 Rec, 485 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Mike Williams
Best Drafted
37 Rec, 495 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Juwan Johnson
Best Acquisition
19 Rec, 202 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. AMMODOG scored fewer points in this one (132.35) than their season average of 155.61.
We heard scoring helps you win. AMMODOG are doing a better job of that, averaging 155.61 versus Norman Nobodies's 117.96.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. AMMODOG (5-2) have a better record than Norman Nobodies (2-5).
Even the machines think AMMODOG have better players. Their projected average points is higher (149.04) than Norman Nobodies (138.93).
Once AMMODOG put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Norman Nobodies (3 vs 0).
AMMODOG play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Norman Nobodies (1).
AMMODOG have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Norman Nobodies (2 vs 0).
AMMODOG should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Norman Nobodies (3 vs 0).
AMMODOG have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Norman Nobodies (35 vs 26).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Norman Nobodies - they’ve made more transactions (4) than AMMODOG (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, AMMODOG have outscored Norman Nobodies at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
AMMODOG don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for AMMODOG had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Norman Nobodies (1).
AMMODOG was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (4) than Norman Nobodies (1).
Don't worry Norman Nobodies, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!