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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Canes
5-2 162.72
166.11
 
VS
proj
Clowns
151.3 3-4
158.73

Despite top scorer Smith-Schuster, Clowns fall to Canes, 162.72-151.30

JuJu Smith-Schuster posted 25.4 points for Clowns, the best total in the matchup and ninth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Canes, who came out on top with a 162.72-151.30 win. Canes took an early 16.72-point lead on Thursday. Clowns bounced back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by DJ Moore (19.6 points) and Nick Chubb (18.7). Unphased, Canes got it going later that afternoon, as Mike Williams (21.6 points) and Davante Adams (17.5) put them back on top once and for all. Canes (5-2) will look to add to their success against Gorillas, while Clowns (3-4) attempt to get back in the win column against Gesus101.

Matchup Timeline

  Canes   Clowns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones (23 Rush Yds, 53 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 28.6 points against the Commanders in Week 7. His scoring output nearly doubled his 14.95-point projection and was much higher than his 15.69-point season scoring average. Jones ranks #38 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Aaron Jones

Top Player Comparison

Canes
Points
% of total points 162.72
1
Aaron Jones
RB
28.6
14.95
17.6%
2
Mike Williams
WR
21.6
14.98
13.3%
3
Chris Olave
WR
17.6
12.97
10.8%
4
Davante Adams
WR
17.5
20.82
10.8%
Clowns
Points
% of total points 151.3
1
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
25.4
12
16.8%
2
DJ Moore
WR
19.6
8.94
13%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
18.7
15.53
12.4%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
15.5
15.73
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Taysom Hill linked up with Chris Olave for a 41-yard pass for Canes to contribute to a 27.72-11.00 lead for Canes.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Clowns who grabbed the lead, 102.90-89.42. Aaron Jones had a 21-yard touchdown catch for Canes, while Amari Cooper had a 55-yard catch. DJ Moore made the highlight reel for Clowns with a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Canes who emerged with the lead, 162.72-146.80. For Canes, Daniel Carlson had a 50-yard field goal. JuJu Smith-Schuster made the highlight reel for Clowns with a 45-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Canes   Clowns
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. That's how we feel about this season, which is already at the halfway mark. How about we check in on the Standings?
Canes
Canes have lit up the scoreboard so far this season, averaging a whopping 173.76 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the team to the No. 2 position in the Standings, comfortably in playoff position.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
1397 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 510 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Davante Adams
Best Drafted
37 Rec, 509 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Parris Campbell
Best Acquisition
28 Rec, 239 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
Clowns
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Clowns making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad has some work to do in order to get into playoff position after averaging only 148.24 points per game through seven weeks, 11th-best in the league.
Important Players
Nick Chubb
MVP
740 Rush Yds, 8 Rush TDs
Tom Brady
Best Drafted
1942 Pass Yds, 8 Pass TDs
DJ Moore
Best Acquisition
27 Rec, 273 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Canes scored less in this one (162.72) than their season average of 173.76.
We heard scoring helps you win. Canes are doing a better job of that, averaging 173.76 versus Clowns's 148.24.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Canes (5-2) have a better record than Clowns (3-4).
Even the computers think Canes have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (170.6) than Clowns (160.4).
Once Canes put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Clowns (2 vs 0).
Canes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Clowns (3 vs 1).
Canes have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Clowns (53 vs 42).
By position, Canes have outscored Clowns at QB, WR, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Canes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Canes had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Clowns (2).
Don't worry Clowns, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!