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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Chris' Team
6-5 139.12
113.3
 
VS
proj
Dj's Team
81.84 6-5
110.25

Chris' Team beat expectations, earn win over Dj's Team in 139.12-81.84 rout

Chris' Team exceeded expectations, cruising to a 139.12-81.84 victory over Dj's Team, who fell short of projections. Dj's Team pulled out to a 5.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Chris' Team after that. They were led by Drew Brees (30.52 points) and Mike Evans (27). Stefon Diggs (13 Rec, 126 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and David Johnson (137 Rush Yds, 17 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Dj's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Chris' Team have gotten the best of Dj's Team, after falling 128.16-120.42 in their last matchup. Chris' Team (6-5) will look to keep it rolling against Brian's Bulldogs, while Dj's Team (6-5) will face Ken's Bears in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Chris' Team   Dj's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 21 points, the Rams defense more-than-quadrupled their 4.56-point projection in a 54-51 win over the Chiefs. They allowed 51 points, surrendered 546 yards, and forced 5 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Rams will square off against the Lions.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Chris' Team
Points
% of total points 139.12
1
Drew Brees
QB
30.52
22.82
21.9%
2
Mike Evans
WR
27
15.08
19.4%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
21
4.56
15.1%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
17.3
20.14
12.4%
Dj's Team
Points
% of total points 81.84
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
25.1
13.28
30.7%
2
David Johnson
RB
15.9
17.96
19.4%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
14.74
20.99
18%
4
O.J. Howard
TE
10.3
7.91
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Chris' Team boasted a 39.70-38.94 lead. For Chris' Team, Mike Evans had a 41-yard touchdown catch. Matt Ryan made the highlight reel for Dj's Team with a 34-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Chris' Team emerged with a 106.02-55.84 lead. Drew Brees hit Alvin Kamara for a 37-yard touchdown pass for Chris' Team. Brees also lit up the scoreboard with a 23-yard touchdown pass. David Johnson made the highlight reel for Dj's Team with a 53-yard run.

Points By Position

  Chris' Team   Dj's Team

What If

Chris' Team would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Dj's Team would have lost to seven other teams besides Chris' Team this week.
If Chris' Team played Dj's Team every week this season, they'd be 5-6.
Had they played each other last week, Dj's Team would have gotten the victory over Chris' Team 109.54-94.1.
Chris' Team would be 5-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Dj's Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Chris' Team, Dj's Team would be 3-6.
If Chris' Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 62-37.
If they played every team every week, Dj's Team would be 56-43.

Next Week Preview

Chris' Team
Two squads with matching 6-5 records, Chris' Team and Brian's Bulldogs will do battle in Week 12. Chris' Team will have to prepare for the fact that the Los Angeles Rams defense has a bye in Week 12. Brian's Bulldogs won't have Jared Goff, Robert Woods, or Harrison Butker. Over the last three weeks, Chris' Team have scored 106.02 points per game, while Brian's Bulldogs have averaged 127.83 per contest.
Dj's Team
The outlook doesn't exactly get much more appealing for fifth-place Dj's Team, since they now get to go head-to-head against first-place Ken's Bears in Week 12. Dj's Team may have to shuffle the deck some with Sammy Watkins out on bye next week. Ken's Bears won't have Brandin Cooks.