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Week 7

Weekly
Grade
Boba Fett
4-3 146
114.94
 
VS
proj
Dez Nuts
119.6 4-3
108.25

Boba Fett top expectations, defeat Dez Nuts in 146.0-119.6 rout

Both teams rose to the occasion, but Boba Fett took down Dez Nuts, cruising to a 146.0-119.6 victory. Dez Nuts grabbed a 8.3-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Boba Fett after that. They were led by the Los Angeles Rams defense (10 Pts Allowed, 228 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) and Adam Thielen (9 Rec, 110 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Kareem Hunt (86 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 55 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Carson Wentz (310 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the top performers for Dez Nuts in defeat. Boba Fett improve to 4-3 on the season, while Dez Nuts fall to 4-3.

Matchup Timeline

  Boba Fett   Dez Nuts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 228 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the 49ers, the Rams defense registered 23 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.2-point projection and was much higher than their 11.14-point season scoring average. The Rams defense ranks #76 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Packers next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Boba Fett
Points
% of total points 146
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
23
8.2
15.8%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
21.5
17.03
14.7%
3
Latavius Murray
RB
21.3
11.94
14.6%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
20.9
18.64
14.3%
Dez Nuts
Points
% of total points 119.6
1
Kareem Hunt
RB
34.6
16.64
28.9%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
18.7
19.89
15.6%
3
Phillip Lindsay
RB
16.1
9.3
13.5%
4
Mike Evans
WR
14.2
14.44
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Phillip Lindsay had a 28-yard touchdown run for Dez Nuts, helping Dez Nuts to a 18.3-10.0 lead.
Sunday Early
Adam Thielen had a 34-yard touchdown catch for Boba Fett, while Latavius Murray had a 38-yard touchdown run, contributing to a 130.8-73.0 lead for Boba Fett.

Points By Position

  Boba Fett   Dez Nuts
Standings Update
Time flies when you're having fun. That's how we feel about the fantasy football season, which is already at the midway mark. Let's check in on the Standings.
Boba Fett
There's plenty of time left to make a move, but it's hard to imagine Boba Fett making a run up the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The team finds itself outside of playoff position after averaging only 116.1 points per game through seven weeks, 7th-best in the league.
Important Players
Adam Thielen
MVP
67 Rec, 822 Rec Yds, 5 Rec TDs
Best Drafted
Baker Mayfield
Best Acquisition
1291 Pass Yds, 6 Pass TDs
Dez Nuts
You can't argue with results, but it's hard to see Dez Nuts holding onto No. 4 in the Standings if they don't start scoring more. The squad is averaging only 116.3 points per game through seven weeks, 6th-best in the league. Nevertheless, Dez Nuts is currently in playoff position.
Important Players
Kareem Hunt
MVP
542 Rush Yds, 5 Rush TDs, 226 Rec Yds, 4 Rec TDs
Best Drafted
Deshaun Watson
Best Acquisition
1937 Pass Yds, 10 Pass TDs, 216 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD

StatSmack

Boba Fett must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (146) than their season average (116.13).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Dez Nuts - they’ve made more transactions (1) than Boba Fett (0) this season. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off this week.
By position, Boba Fett have outscored Dez Nuts at WR and DEF this season.
The starters for Boba Fett had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Dez Nuts (1).
There's not much good to say about Dez Nuts this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!