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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Tha Champ
4-3 128.66
119.66
 
VS
proj
Mike's Team
54.4 4-3
90.68

Tha Champ hand Mike's Team third straight loss in 128.66-54.40 runaway

Tha Champ rolled to a 128.66-54.40 victory to hand Mike's Team their third consecutive loss. Tha Champ got out to a 0.16-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Aaron Rodgers (15.76 points) and Derrick Henry (15.3) and never gave it back. Aaron Jones (23 Rush Yds, 53 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Lamar Jackson (120 Pass Yds, 59 Rush Yds) were the top scorers for Mike's Team in defeat. Tha Champ (4-3) will look to add to their success against T’s Bags, while Mike's Team (4-3) try to get back on track against Jackie Treehorn Crew.

Matchup Timeline

  Tha Champ   Mike's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 44-23 win over the 49ers, the Chiefs defense scored 13 points to more-than-double their 5.48-point projection. They allowed 23 points, surrendered 444 yards, and forced 3 turnovers to beat their projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. The Chiefs will square off against the Titans in Week 8.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Tha Champ
Points
% of total points 128.66
1
Kenneth Walker III
RB
29.8
12.72
23.2%
2
Jason Myers
K
16
7.44
12.4%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15.76
19.5
12.2%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
15.3
16.34
11.9%
Mike's Team
Points
% of total points 54.4
1
Aaron Jones
RB
24.1
13.2
44.3%
2
Lamar Jackson
QB
10.7
24.08
19.7%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
7
10.46
12.9%
4
Rashod Bateman
WR
6.2
9.33
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Tha Champ emerged with a 47.56-47.40 lead. For Tha Champ, Aaron Rodgers had a 21-yard touchdown pass. Aaron Jones made the highlight reel for Mike's Team with a 21-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Kenneth Walker III had a 74-yard touchdown run for Tha Champ, while Jason Myers had a 50-yard field goal, helping Tha Champ to a 128.66-47.40 lead.

Points By Position

  Tha Champ   Mike's Team
Standings Update
Let's catch up on the Standings. We're already at the midpoint of the season after all, believe it or not.
Tha Champ
Tha Champ will be tough to beat as long as they are putting up points at this pace. Averaging 119.02 points per game through seven weeks, 2nd-best in the league, the squad finds itself currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Jalen Hurts
MVP
1514 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs, 293 Rush Yds, 6 Rush TDs
Derrick Henry
Best Drafted
536 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 131 Rec Yds
Jason Myers
Best Acquisition
15-16 FG, 56 long, 18-19 XP
Mike's Team
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to see Mike's Team holding onto the No. 6 position in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad is averaging only 104.64 points per game through seven weeks, 8th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Mike's Team is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
1397 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 510 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Aaron Jones
Best Drafted
432 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 176 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

Tha Champ must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (128.66) than their season average (119.02).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Mike's Team. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Mike's Team need some help then, averaging just 104.64 versus Tha Champ's 119.02.
Once Tha Champ put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mike's Team (3 vs 1).
Tha Champ are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Mike's Team (0 vs 1).
Tha Champ should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Mike's Team (4 vs 2).
Tha Champ have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Mike's Team (31 vs 18).
By position, Tha Champ have outscored Mike's Team at QB, RB, and WR this season.
Tha Champ don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Tha Champ had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Mike's Team (1).
Don't worry Mike's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!