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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Turkey Jones
4-3 120.52
111.78
 
VS
proj
TX4vida
114.6 3-4
111.78

Despite top scorer Dalton, TX4vida fall to Turkey Jones, 120.52-114.60

TX4vida had the highest scorer in the matchup with QB Andy Dalton posting 27.54 points, the sixth-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Turkey Jones, who came back to earn a 120.52-114.60 win. Turkey Jones trailed 114.60-91.72 heading into Monday night, but the squad roared back behind Rhamondre Stevenson (17.8 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (11). Andy Dalton (361 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds) and De'Vondre Campbell (12 Tackles, 1 Int) led the way for TX4vida in defeat. Turkey Jones (4-3) will look to sustain their momentum against TX4vida, while TX4vida (3-4) face Turkey Jones in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Turkey Jones   TX4vida

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Myers overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 18 points against his 6.76-point projection. In a 37-23 win over the Chargers, he made all 3 of his FG attempts. Myers ranks #78 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Jason Myers

Top Player Comparison

Turkey Jones
Points
% of total points 120.52
1
Jason Myers
K
18
6.76
14.9%
2
Travis Etienne Jr.
RB
17.9
7.25
14.9%
3
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
17.8
11.83
14.8%
4
Antonio Gibson
RB
13.7
5.18
11.4%
TX4vida
Points
% of total points 114.6
1
Andy Dalton
QB
27.54
16.17
24%
2
De'Vondre Campbell
LB
16
5.51
14%
3
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
12.1
6.7
10.6%
4
Taysom Hill
TE
9.12
4.4
8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Andy Dalton had a 53-yard touchdown pass and a 64-yard pass for TX4vida, while Taysom Hill had a 41-yard pass, helping give TX4vida a 36.66-6.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was TX4vida who owned the lead, 78.06-64.82. For Turkey Jones, Travis Etienne Jr. had a 49-yard run. Amari Cooper made the highlight reel for TX4vida with a 55-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, after which TX4vida owned a 109.90-91.72 lead. Jason Myers had a 50-yard field goal for Turkey Jones, while Brett Rypien had a 45-yard pass. Marquez Valdes-Scantling made the highlight reel for TX4vida with a 57-yard catch and a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Turkey Jones   TX4vida
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. We’re already midway through the season, meaning we ought to take a closer look at the Standings.
Turkey Jones
Turkey Jones will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 137.75 points per game through seven weeks, 3rd-best in the league, the unit finds itself easily in playoff position.
Important Players
Josh Allen
MVP
1980 Pass Yds, 17 Pass TDs, 257 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Jared Goff
Best Drafted
1583 Pass Yds, 11 Pass TDs
Jason Myers
Best Acquisition
15-16 FG, 56 long, 18-19 XP
TX4vida
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see TX4vida making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The unit currently finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 118.04 points per game through seven weeks, 11th-best in the league.
Important Players
Kirk Cousins
MVP
1502 Pass Yds, 9 Pass TDs
Taysom Hill
Best Drafted
276 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs
Andy Dalton
Best Acquisition
946 Pass Yds, 7 Pass TDs

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Turkey Jones scored less in this one (120.52) than their season average of 137.75.
We heard scoring helps you win. Turkey Jones are doing a better job of that, averaging 137.75 versus TX4vida's 118.04.
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. TX4vida has left more points on the bench this season (296.54) than Turkey Jones (64).
Turkey Jones don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than TX4vida (3 vs 2).
By position, Turkey Jones have outscored TX4vida at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Turkey Jones don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
Hey TX4vida, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!