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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
DangeRuss
9-2 159.17
149.38
 
VS
proj
Like A Boss
93.16 5-6
106.1

DangeRuss defeat Like A Boss for ninth straight win in 159.17-93.16 rout

DangeRuss extended their win streak to nine games with a dominant win over Like A Boss, cruising to a 159.17-93.16 victory. DangeRuss grabbed a 1.80-point lead on Thursday behind Jimmy Graham and never let it go. Ben Roethlisberger (22.66 points) and Adrian Peterson (16.6) were the leaders for Like A Boss in the loss. This marks the second time this season DangeRuss have gotten the best of Like A Boss, after winning 184.9-116.41 in their last matchup. DangeRuss (9-2) will look to build on their success against Show Me Your TDs, while Like A Boss (5-6) face Cock Blockers in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  DangeRuss   Like A Boss

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hilton overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 32 points against his 13.75-point projection. In a 38-10 win over the Titans, he caught 9 passes for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns. Hilton ranks #74 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
T.Y. Hilton

Top Player Comparison

DangeRuss
Points
% of total points 159.17
1
T.Y. Hilton
WR
32
13.75
20.1%
2
Drew Brees
QB
30.52
21.94
19.2%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
18.6
18.95
11.7%
4
David Johnson
RB
15.9
17.88
10%
Like A Boss
Points
% of total points 93.16
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
22.66
18.41
24.3%
2
Adrian Peterson
RB
16.6
10.48
17.8%
3
Robert Woods
WR
15.2
15.02
16.3%
4
Michael Badgley
K
9
8.19
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was DangeRuss who owned the lead, 59.30-58.26. For DangeRuss, T.Y. Hilton had a 68-yard touchdown catch. Ben Roethlisberger made the highlight reel for Like A Boss with a 78-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Drew Brees had a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for DangeRuss, while David Johnson had a 53-yard run to contribute to a 126.42-77.96 lead for DangeRuss.
Monday
Kareem Hunt had a 21-yard touchdown catch for DangeRuss on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  DangeRuss   Like A Boss

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Like A Boss, DangeRuss averaged more points (172.04) than they usually score (146.34).
DangeRuss are on a roll, winning nine in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Like A Boss need some help then, averaging just 118.98 versus DangeRuss's 146.34.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DangeRuss (9-2) have a better record than Like A Boss (5-6).
Even the machines think DangeRuss have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (140.02) than Like A Boss (113.15).
Once DangeRuss put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Like A Boss (7 vs 2).
DangeRuss are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Like A Boss (1 vs 2).
DangeRuss should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Like A Boss (7 vs 6).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Like A Boss - they’ve made more transactions (4) than DangeRuss (3) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, DangeRuss have outscored Like A Boss at QB, RB, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
DangeRuss don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 35 points, highest in the league.
The starters for DangeRuss had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Like A Boss (1).
DangeRuss are in the playoffs. Like A Boss are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Like A Boss, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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