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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Bitterness
9-2 215.05
203.15
 
VS
proj
Budd Light
159.45 3-8
159.55

Bitterness hand Budd Light sixth consecutive loss, 215.05-159.45

Bitterness secured a 215.05-159.45 victory to hand Budd Light their sixth straight loss. Bitterness leapt out to a 58.05-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout efforts from Andrew Luck (32.85 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (122 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 79 Rec Yds) and never looked back. T.Y. Hilton (9 Rec, 155 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Kenny Golladay (8 Rec, 113 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Budd Light in the loss. This marks the second time this season Bitterness have knocked off Budd Light, after winning 219.4-174.75 in their last matchup. Bitterness (9-2) will look to earn another W against Night Hawk, while Budd Light (3-8) will try to right the ship against Dirty 54.

Matchup Timeline

  Bitterness   Budd Light

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 21 points, surrendering 278 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Redskins, the Texans defense tallied 21 points this week. Their scoring output was 69.9% more than their 12.36-point projection and was much higher than their 11.82-point season scoring average. The Texans defense ranks #3 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Titans next week.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Bitterness
Points
% of total points 215.05
1
Andrew Luck
QB
32.85
27.75
15.3%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
32.1
20.91
14.9%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
28.7
18.19
13.3%
4
Derek Carr
QB
21.6
19.36
10%
Budd Light
Points
% of total points 159.45
1
T.Y. Hilton
WR
36.5
16.63
22.9%
2
Kenny Golladay
WR
25.3
14.52
15.9%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
24
16.6
15.1%
4
Josh Rosen
QB
21.8
22.73
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Bitterness had a 143.75-85.70 lead. Andrew Luck had a 68-yard touchdown pass for Bitterness, while Ezekiel Elliott had a 23-yard touchdown run. T.Y. Hilton made the highlight reel for Budd Light with a 68-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Bitterness who emerged with the lead, 177.35-158.95. For Bitterness, Derek Carr had a 23-yard touchdown pass. Josh Rosen made the highlight reel for Budd Light with a 59-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Bitterness   Budd Light

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Budd Light. They've lost six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bitterness are doing a better job of that, averaging 216.37 versus Budd Light's 172.47.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Bitterness (9-2) have a better record than Budd Light (3-8).
Even the computers think Bitterness have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (217.58) than Budd Light (189.08).
Bitterness don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Budd Light (1 vs 0).
Bitterness should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Budd Light (6 vs 2).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Budd Light - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Bitterness (1) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Bitterness have outscored Budd Light at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Bitterness don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Bitterness had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Budd Light (2).
Bitterness are in the playoffs. Budd Light are currently on the outside looking in.
Bitterness was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (5) than Budd Light (3).
Don't worry Budd Light, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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