Fantasy Recaps – Game of the Week
The Slim Shaggys (83.05) at Pickled Harrons (84.5)
(MyFantasyLeague.com Fantasy Times Sources – Oct 23, 2023) In a week 7 UFFLE matchup, the 5-2 Pickled Harrons squeaked by a disappointing 2-5 The Slim Shaggys team by a score of 84.50 to 83.05, extending their winning streak to 5 games.
Pickled Harrons were led to their 1.45 point victory by a 23.30 point effort from Alvin Kamara, who snuck past the Jacksonville Jaguars defense for 62 rushing yards in addition to 91 receiving yards. With this performance, Kamara was the number 2 ranked running back for week 7. They also got help from a 22.00 point effort from Dustin Hopkins, who beat the Indianapolis Colts defense for 4 field goals made and 3 extra points.
“This win is for all the fans,” Pickled Harrons coach Cooper Harron said.
The Slim Shaggys were helped out in a losing cause by a 24.70 point effort from A.J. Brown, who beat the Miami Dolphins defense for 137 receiving yards and 1 receiving TD. With this performance, Brown was the number 2 ranked wide receiver for week 7. They also got help from a 19.40 point effort from Puka Nacua, who beat the Pittsburgh Steelers defense for 154 receiving yards.
“Our defense didn’t show up today,” The Slim Shaggys coach Mark Olson said.
Adding salt to the wound, The Slim Shaggys could have scored 94.25 points and earned the win with their best lineup, but Mark Olson left key players like Kendrick Bourne and his corresponding 15.30 points on the bench.
This brings the record for Pickled Harrons to 5-2, and drops The Slim Shaggys to a record of 2-5.
Coming up in week 8, the 3-4 Squishy Fuzz are at The Slim Shaggys, where The Slim Shaggys are an early 25.6-point underdog, while the 2-5 Hot Buttered Moose Nuts are at Pickled Harrons, where Pickled Harrons are an early 5.4-point underdog.