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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Dirty Dogs
9-2 145.35
173.62
 
VS
proj
GreatPlainsDrifters
130.25 8-3
123.47

Dirty Dogs knock off GreatPlainsDrifters for fourth straight win, 145.35-130.25

Dirty Dogs extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought win over GreatPlainsDrifters, earning a 145.35-130.25 victory. GreatPlainsDrifters nabbed a 2.30-point lead on Thursday, but Dirty Dogs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kenny Golladay (8 Rec, 113 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Eli Manning (231 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). Saquon Barkley (142 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 10 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Andrew Luck (297 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) carried the flag for GreatPlainsDrifters in the loss. Dirty Dogs (9-2) will look to rack up another W against Team Tadlock, while GreatPlainsDrifters (8-3) will take on Blue Falcons in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Dirty Dogs   GreatPlainsDrifters

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Golladay (8 Rec, 113 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 25.3 points in a 20-19 win over the Panthers in Week 11. His scoring output was 74.1% more than his 14.53-point projection and was much higher than his 13.56-point season scoring average. Golladay ranks #60 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week.
Kenny Golladay

Top Player Comparison

Dirty Dogs
Points
% of total points 145.35
1
Kenny Golladay
WR
25.3
14.53
17.4%
2
Eli Manning
QB
23.45
25.82
16.1%
3
David Johnson
RB
16.4
20.06
11.3%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
15.6
21
10.7%
GreatPlainsDrifters
Points
% of total points 130.25
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
35.2
24.61
27%
2
Andrew Luck
QB
32.85
27.18
25.2%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
18.4
15.16
14.1%
4
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
13
9.17
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was GreatPlainsDrifters who claimed the lead, 122.75-86.15. For Dirty Dogs, Eli Manning had a 54-yard pass and a 41-yard pass. Andrew Luck had a 68-yard touchdown pass for GreatPlainsDrifters, while Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 54-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
David Johnson had a 53-yard run for Dirty Dogs, who trailed 122.75-112.75 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Dirty Dogs   GreatPlainsDrifters

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Dirty Dogs scored fewer points in this one (145.35) than their season average of 158.52.
Dirty Dogs are on a roll, with victories in four straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dirty Dogs are doing a better job of that, averaging 158.52 versus GreatPlainsDrifters's 144.55.
Even the computers think Dirty Dogs have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (157.11) than GreatPlainsDrifters (142.08).
Dirty Dogs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than GreatPlainsDrifters (7 vs 5).
Dirty Dogs laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than GreatPlainsDrifters (0).
By position, Dirty Dogs have outscored GreatPlainsDrifters at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Dirty Dogs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 27 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Dirty Dogs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for GreatPlainsDrifters (2).
Time to rest the starters for Dirty Dogs. They've clinched a playoff spot while GreatPlainsDrifters are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about GreatPlainsDrifters this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Dirty Dogs
Hey, this sport is all about creating mismatches, right? We really took that to heart this week by doubling up GreatPlainsDrifters at the wide receiver position (57.8 points to 26.4).
GreatPlainsDrifters
Just three field goals on five attempts? Seems like Ka'imi Fairbairn should reevaluate his pre-kick process after this effort.