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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
The GodFather
7-4 135.92
112.47
 
VS
proj
Justice League
91.56 4-7
93.88

The GodFather hand Justice League fifth straight loss in 135.92-91.56 rout

The GodFather cruised to a 135.92-91.56 victory to hand Justice League their fifth straight loss. The GodFather took a 18.30-point lead on Thursday behind Chris Carson (12.3 points) and Mason Crosby (6) and never let go of it. Ezekiel Elliott (29.6 points) and Ben Roethlisberger (23.66) did their part for Justice League in defeat. This marks the second time this season The GodFather have knocked off Justice League, after winning 94.42-84.66 in their last matchup. The GodFather (7-4) will look to maintain their winning ways against Deeznutz2u, while Justice League (4-7) attempt to get back on track against Da Bear Minimum.

Matchup Timeline

  The GodFather   Justice League

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 155 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Titans, Hilton registered 32 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.8-point projection and was much higher than his 10.32-point season scoring average. Hilton ranks #74 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Dolphins next week.
T.Y. Hilton

Top Player Comparison

The GodFather
Points
% of total points 135.92
1
T.Y. Hilton
WR
32
13.8
23.5%
2
Drew Brees
QB
30.52
22.82
22.5%
3
Mark Ingram
RB
22.3
12.66
16.4%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
16.5
18.03
12.1%
Justice League
Points
% of total points 91.56
1
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
29.6
19.12
32.3%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
23.66
19.43
25.8%
3
Jared Cook
TE
10.6
8.05
11.6%
4
Harrison Butker
K
9
11.06
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was The GodFather who owned the lead, 79.10-61.76. T.Y. Hilton had a 68-yard touchdown catch for The GodFather, while Odell Beckham Jr. had a 41-yard catch. Meanwhile, Ezekiel Elliott had a 23-yard touchdown run for Justice League, while Ben Roethlisberger had a 78-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which The GodFather owned a 135.92-82.06 lead. For The GodFather, Drew Brees had a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass. Jared Cook made the highlight reel for Justice League with a 23-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  The GodFather   Justice League

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Justice League, The GodFather averaged more points (115.17) than they usually score (106.41).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Justice League. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Justice League need some help then, averaging just 90.85 versus The GodFather's 106.41.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The GodFather (7-4) have a better record than Justice League (4-7).
The GodFather don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Justice League (3 vs 0).
The GodFather see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Justice League (1).
The GodFather should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Justice League (5 vs 3).
The GodFather have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Justice League (45 vs 28).
By position, The GodFather have outscored Justice League at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The GodFather has a higher average scoring margin (11) than Justice League this season (-23).
The starters for The GodFather had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Justice League (3).
Hey Justice League, 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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