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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Planet united
7-0 92
95.12
 
VS
proj
spopov_k_2018
89 3-4
86.25

Planet united beat spopov_k_2018 to remain perfect in 92-89 battle

Planet united won their seventh straight game to open the season with a close win over spopov_k_2018, squeaking by for a 92-89 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Planet united led 92-67 heading into Monday night. spopov_k_2018 came roaring back behind Odell Beckham Jr. (8 Rec, 143 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Evan Engram (10 Rush Yds, 16 Rec Yds). Planet united were led by Todd Gurley II (26 points) and Jared Goff (20). Planet united (7-0) will look to add to their success against Tonyk 77ers, while spopov_k_2018 (3-4) will face Shalabajzeri in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Planet united   spopov_k_2018

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 40 yards and a touchdown against the Broncos, Fitzgerald put up 10 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 4.27-point projection and was much higher than his 3.86-point season scoring average. Fitzgerald will face the 49ers next week.
Larry Fitzgerald

Top Player Comparison

Planet united
Points
% of total points 92
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
26
18.7
28.3%
2
Jared Goff
QB
20
23.7
21.7%
3
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
10
4.27
10.9%
4
Stephen Gostkowski
K
8
10.81
8.7%
spopov_k_2018
Points
% of total points 89
1
Drew Brees
QB
20
22.52
22.5%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
20
11.08
22.5%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
15
9
16.9%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
14
6.77
15.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Kenyan Drake had a 54-yard touchdown run for spopov_k_2018, who trailed 92-41 after the early games.
Monday
Odell Beckham Jr. had a 51-yard catch for spopov_k_2018.

Points By Position

  Planet united   spopov_k_2018
Standings Update
If you blink, you'll miss it. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the midway mark. Let's check in on the Standings.
Planet united
Planet united may not win the league scoring title, but they're certainly putting up points when it counts. Through seven weeks, the squad is averaging the 5th-most points per game in the league (102 ppg), propelling Planet united to an undefeated record and the top spot in the Standings.
Important Players
Todd Gurley II
MVP
686 Rush Yds, 11 Rush TDs, 270 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Robert Woods
Best Drafted
41 Rec, 602 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs
Nyheim Hines
Best Acquisition
160 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs
spopov_k_2018
spopov_k_2018 rank in the top half of the league in scoring, but they'll have to do better moving forward if they want to make the playoffs. Through seven weeks, the team is averaging the 6th-most points per game in the league (98 ppg), leaving spopov_k_2018 outside of playoff position at No. 7 in the Standings.
Important Players
Drew Brees
MVP
1870 Pass Yds, 13 Pass TDs
James Conner
Best Drafted
453 Rush Yds, 7 Rush TDs, 257 Rec Yds
Chester Rogers
Best Acquisition
32 Rec, 295 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD

Game Notes

Only four of the nine starting players on Planet united exceeded their projected scoring totals.
spopov_k_2018 had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Planet united got the victory despite scoring fewer points than projected, while spopov_k_2018 exceeded their projection.
The matchup's 3-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Planet united. They got the W, but did not cover the 8.87-point projected margin of victory.
In close games this year, Planet united moves to (3-0), while spopov_k_2018 falls to (0-1).