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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio
6-1 149.03
101.11
 
VS
proj
Not Even Close To Average
88 3-4
75.31

TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio beat expectations, defeat Not Even Close To Average in 149.03-88.00 landslide

Both teams outperformed expectations, but it was TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio who emerged victorious, cruising to a 149.03-88.00 victory over Not Even Close To Average. Not Even Close To Average nabbed a 14.30-point lead on Thursday, but it was all TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio after that. They were led by Joe Burrow (42.03 points) and the Dallas Cowboys defense (25). Patrick Mahomes (31.1 points) and the Tennessee Titans defense (20) were the leaders for Not Even Close To Average in defeat. TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio improve to 6-1 on the season, while Not Even Close To Average fall to 3-4.

Matchup Timeline

  TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio   Not Even Close To Average

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense (6 Pts Allowed, 312 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) scored 25 points against the Lions in Week 7. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.84-point projection and was much higher than their 12.5-point season scoring average. The Cowboys defense ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio
Points
% of total points 149.03
1
Joe Burrow
QB
42.03
20.68
28.2%
2
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
25
6.84
16.8%
3
Nick Chubb
RB
16.7
13.93
11.2%
4
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
15.8
11.83
10.6%
Not Even Close To Average
Points
% of total points 88
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
31.1
21.04
35.3%
2
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
20
6.73
22.7%
3
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
14.3
9.74
16.3%
4
Michael Carter
RB
7.4
5.61
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 60-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard touchdown pass for TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio, while Amari Cooper had a 55-yard catch, helping TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio to a 105.73-34.30 lead.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard pass for Not Even Close To Average, who trailed 133.23-73.50 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio   Not Even Close To Average

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio scored more points in this matchup (149.03) than their season average (116.38).
We heard scoring helps you win. TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio are doing a better job of that, averaging 116.38 versus Not Even Close To Average's 98.04.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio (6-1) have a better record than Not Even Close To Average (3-4).
Once TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Not Even Close To Average (4 vs 1).
TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Not Even Close To Average (1).
TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Not Even Close To Average (0 vs 1).
TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Not Even Close To Average (36 vs 28).
By position, TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio have outscored Not Even Close To Average at RB, TE, and K this season.
TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 32 points, highest in the league.
The starters for TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Not Even Close To Average (3).
Hey Not Even Close To Average, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

TallAndMercilessInSanAntonio
Countless hours in the film room. Innovative scheming from the coaching staff. Blood, sweat, and tears in training camp and in practice. 11 guys in the huddle, all on the same page. Every single route, every single throw, meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. The outcome? A staggering 34 completions on 42 attempts: good enough for an 81 percent completion percentage for Joe Burrow this past week. That Falcons secondary didn't know what hit 'em!.
Not Even Close To Average
Unless Not Even Close To Average wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not seeing many looks" doesn't fly as an excuse this time around. Our pass-catching corps (three WR, one TE) were targeted a respectable 36 times in Week 7. Those players should spend extra practice time working with their QBs, considering they recorded only 21 catches.