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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Omaha Orangatans
6-1 363.25
279.03
 
VS
proj
Jersey Generals
355.3 4-3
341.32

Back-and-forth battle ends with Omaha Orangatans coming back to top Jersey Generals in 363.25-355.30 battle

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Omaha Orangatans extended their win streak to five games with a come-from-behind win over Jersey Generals, coming back for a 363.25-355.30 victory. Omaha Orangatans trailed 355.30-300.85 heading into Monday night, but the squad roared back behind Justin Fields (58.9 points) and Damien Harris (3.5). Patrick Mahomes (423 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Kyler Murray (204 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 30 Rush Yds) were the leaders for Jersey Generals in defeat. Omaha Orangatans (6-1) have now won five matchups in a row and will look to sustain their winning ways against Iowa Barnstormers. Jersey Generals (4-3) attempt to get some positive momentum against Nebraska Corn Bores.

Matchup Timeline

  Omaha Orangatans   Jersey Generals

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown against the Chiefs, McCloud III tallied 33.9 points this week. He more-than-tripled his 10.08-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. McCloud III will face the Rams next week.
Ray-Ray McCloud III

Top Player Comparison

Omaha Orangatans
Points
% of total points 363.25
1
Justin Fields
QB
58.9
41.27
16.2%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
52.35
53.93
14.4%
3
De'Vondre Campbell
LB
44.6
14.86
12.3%
4
Eno Benjamin
RB
34.3
24.72
9.4%
Jersey Generals
Points
% of total points 355.3
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
95.15
68.77
26.8%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
53.95
65.32
15.2%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
46.2
32.55
13%
4
Dameon Pierce
RB
33.7
22.3
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Thursday, after which Jersey Generals boasted an 80.55-34.30 lead. For Omaha Orangatans, Eno Benjamin had a 45-yard run. Chris Olave made the highlight reel for Jersey Generals with a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Travis Etienne Jr. had a 49-yard run for Omaha Orangatans, contributing to a 205.35-198.85 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Jersey Generals boasted a 355.30-256.25 lead. For Omaha Orangatans, Jason Myers had a 50-yard field goal. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Jersey Generals with a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard pass.
Monday
Justin Fields had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Omaha Orangatans during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Omaha Orangatans   Jersey Generals
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning it's about time to check in on the Standings.
Omaha Orangatans
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Omaha Orangatans holding onto the top spot in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team is averaging only 316.40 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league.
Important Players
Matt Ryan
MVP
2008 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
Russell Wilson
Best Drafted
1442 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs
Justin Fields
Best Acquisition
1048 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 364 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Jersey Generals
Jersey Generals have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 358.11 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. Behind that offensive firepower, the unit finds itself well within playoff position.
Important Players
Patrick Mahomes
MVP
2159 Pass Yds, 20 Pass TDs, 113 Rush Yds
Kyler Murray
Best Drafted
1667 Pass Yds, 7 Pass TDs, 263 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
D'Onta Foreman
Best Acquisition
155 Rush Yds

Game Notes

Omaha Orangatans had eight of their 13 starters score higher than their projected points.
Jersey Generals had only five of their 13 starters score higher than their projected points.
Omaha Orangatans won despite starting Mo Alie-Cox, who scored zero points.
Omaha Orangatans put up more points than their season scoring average (316.4) while Jersey Generals fell short of theirs (358.11).
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Jersey Generals ranked 3rd in the league in scoring this week, while Omaha Orangatans ranked 2nd.
The matchup's 7.95-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
In close games this year, Omaha Orangatans moves to (2-0), while Jersey Generals falls to (1-1).
In a losing effort, Patrick Mahomes put up 95.15 points, the second-highest score in the league this week.