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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG
6-1 112.9
111.44
 
VS
proj
Romeo Reigns
109.56 3-4
101.26

N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG beat Romeo Reigns for third straight win in 112.90-109.56 struggle

N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG extended their win streak to three games with a tight win over Romeo Reigns, eking out a 112.90-109.56 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG led 112.90-86.06 heading into Monday night. Romeo Reigns closed the gap behind Rhamondre Stevenson (39 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 59 Rec Yds) and Hunter Henry (1 Rec, 12 Rec Yds). N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG were led by Eno Benjamin, who racked up 113 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 21.3 points, and the Arizona Cardinals defense, who allowed 34 points, surrendered 494 yards, and intercepted 3 passes (17 points). N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG (6-1) will look to earn another W against Top of The Rock, while Romeo Reigns (3-4) take on Crybaby Cannon Carter in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG   Romeo Reigns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cardinals defense scored 17 points against the Saints in Week 7 to more-than-double their 7.37-point projection. They allowed 34 points, surrendered 494 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG this week. The Cardinals will face the Vikings next week.
The Arizona Cardinals defense

Top Player Comparison

N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG
Points
% of total points 112.9
1
Eno Benjamin
RB
21.3
12.26
18.9%
2
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
17
7.37
15.1%
3
Breece Hall
RB
13.2
13.04
11.7%
4
Graham Gano
K
11
9.65
9.7%
Romeo Reigns
Points
% of total points 109.56
1
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
32
15.52
29.2%
2
Rhamondre Stevenson
RB
21.8
13.31
19.9%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15.76
18.92
14.4%
4
The New York Jets defense
DEF
9
7.49
8.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Eno Benjamin had a 45-yard run for N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG, helping the team to a 38.30-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Ja'Marr Chase had a 41-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown catch for Romeo Reigns, while Aaron Rodgers had a 21-yard touchdown pass for the team, who trailed 83.70-59.96 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Breece Hall had a 62-yard touchdown run for N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG, helping the team to a 112.90-77.06 lead.

Points By Position

  N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG   Romeo Reigns
Standings Update
Believe it or not, we’re already halfway through the season, meaning we ought check in on the Standings.
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG have done it all so far this season, averaging a whopping 139.84 points per game through seven weeks, best in the league. That offensive firepower has propelled the squad to the best record in the league and a well-deserved spot atop the Standings.
Important Players
Lamar Jackson
MVP
1397 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs, 510 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs
Stefon Diggs
Best Drafted
49 Rec, 656 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Ari Defense
Best Acquisition
25.1 Avg Pts Allowed, 359.7 Avg Yds Allowed, 10 Turnovers
Romeo Reigns
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to see Romeo Reigns making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 100.21 points per game through seven weeks, 11th-best in the league.
Important Players
Ja'Marr Chase
MVP
47 Rec, 605 Rec Yds, 6 Rec TDs
Rhamondre Stevenson
Best Drafted
487 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 145 Rec Yds
Wan'Dale Robinson
Best Acquisition

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG scored less in this one (112.9) than their season average of 139.84.
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG are doing a better job of that, averaging 139.84 versus Romeo Reigns's 100.21.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG (6-1) have a better record than Romeo Reigns (3-4).
Even the computers think N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (128.94) than Romeo Reigns (108.09).
Once N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Romeo Reigns (4 vs 1).
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG are clutch masters, with more close wins than Romeo Reigns (2 vs 1).
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Romeo Reigns (5 vs 3).
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Romeo Reigns (32 vs 25).
By position, N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG have outscored Romeo Reigns at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, third-highest in the league.
N.G.O. Junkyard DoGG was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than Romeo Reigns (1).
Hey Romeo Reigns, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!