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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Utah Surfer Dudes
3-4 300.65
278.01
 
VS
proj
Rhode Island Reds
293.8 1-6
321.32

Utah Surfer Dudes overcome starter's goose egg, come back to beat Rhode Island Reds in 300.65-293.80 cliff-hanger

Despite a 0-point week from Tyler Higbee, Utah Surfer Dudes were able to persevere and earn the win, rallying for a 300.65-293.80 victory over Rhode Island Reds. After trailing 293.80-268.05 heading into Monday night, Utah Surfer Dudes made a run behind Khalil Herbert, who racked up 87 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass for 32.6 points. Taylor Heinicke (48.7 points) and Ja'Marr Chase (47) carried the flag for Rhode Island Reds in the loss. Utah Surfer Dudes (3-4) will look to maintain their momentum against Kansas City Kitty, while Rhode Island Reds (1-6) will attempt to get back on track against Memphis Showboats.

Matchup Timeline

  Utah Surfer Dudes   Rhode Island Reds

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Herbert (62 Rush Yds, 25 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 32.6 points in a 33-14 win over the Patriots in Week 7. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 15.16-point projection and was higher than his 23.14-point season scoring average. Herbert ranks #57 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Khalil Herbert

Top Player Comparison

Utah Surfer Dudes
Points
% of total points 300.65
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
60.5
31.39
20.1%
2
P.J. Walker
QB
39.35
40.85
13.1%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
38.5
35.25
12.8%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
37.6
25.25
12.5%
Rhode Island Reds
Points
% of total points 293.8
1
Taylor Heinicke
QB
48.7
49.32
16.6%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
47
24.69
16%
3
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
30.4
28.84
10.3%
4
Mike Williams
WR
26.6
19.1
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Rhode Island Reds who emerged with the lead, 243.40-147.55. P.J. Walker had a 29-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Utah Surfer Dudes, while Aaron Jones had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Ja'Marr Chase had a 41-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown catch for Rhode Island Reds, while Taylor Heinicke had a 37-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Khalil Herbert had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Utah Surfer Dudes on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Utah Surfer Dudes   Rhode Island Reds
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already at the midpoint of the season, meaning we ought check in on the Standings.
Utah Surfer Dudes
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to count on Utah Surfer Dudes holding onto the No. 8 position in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad is averaging only 304.66 points per game through seven weeks, 9th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Utah Surfer Dudes is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Matthew Stafford
MVP
1576 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs
Saquon Barkley
Best Drafted
726 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 180 Rec Yds
P.J. Walker
Best Acquisition
297 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs
Rhode Island Reds
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Rhode Island Reds making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team has some work to do in order to make the playoffs after averaging only 323.92 points per game through seven weeks, 6th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
1502 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
Ja'Marr Chase
Best Drafted
47 Rec, 605 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Taylor Heinicke
Best Acquisition
201 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs

What If

Utah Surfer Dudes would have beaten only two other teams besides Rhode Island Reds this week.
Rhode Island Reds would have lost to six other teams besides Utah Surfer Dudes this week.
If they played Rhode Island Reds every week, Utah Surfer Dudes would be 3-4 this season.
Had they played each other last week, Utah Surfer Dudes would have defeated Rhode Island Reds 277.8-256.4.
Utah Surfer Dudes would be 1-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Rhode Island Reds.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Utah Surfer Dudes, Rhode Island Reds would be 5-1.
If Utah Surfer Dudes had played every team in the league each week, they would be 21-42.
If they played every team every week, Rhode Island Reds would be 30-33.