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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Eponas
6-5 128.92
105.52
 
VS
proj
RollTide88
127.98 6-5
109.81

Eponas top predictions, come back to knock off RollTide88 in 128.92-127.98 battle

Both teams showed up and exceeded their projected point totals, but it was Eponas who emerged victorious, coming back to earn a 128.92-127.98 victory over RollTide88. Trailing 115.98-112.92 heading into Monday night, Eponas rallied behind the Los Angeles Rams defense (16 points). Andrew Luck (29.88 points) and Mark Ingram (22.3) carried the flag for RollTide88 in defeat. This marks the second time this season Eponas have taken down RollTide88, after winning 138.06-88.72 in their last matchup. Eponas (6-5) will look to maintain their winning ways against G7, while RollTide88 (6-5) take on Skip's Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Eponas   RollTide88

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 16 points against their 3.17-point projection. In a 54-51 win over the Chiefs, they allowed 51 points, surrendered 546 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. The Rams defense ranks #77 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Eponas
Points
% of total points 128.92
1
Drew Brees
QB
38.52
27.66
29.9%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
16
3.17
12.4%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
15.2
16.18
11.8%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
14.5
14.19
11.2%
RollTide88
Points
% of total points 127.98
1
Andrew Luck
QB
29.88
25.08
23.3%
2
Mark Ingram
RB
22.3
11.63
17.4%
3
Antonio Brown
WR
17.7
12.21
13.8%
4
Davante Adams
WR
16.6
12.7
13%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Davante Adams had a 57-yard catch and a 41-yard catch for RollTide88, helping to stake RollTide88 to a 16.60-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were several players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, RollTide88 boasted a 93.68-48.80 lead. Odell Beckham Jr. had a 41-yard catch for Eponas, while Matt Prater had a 54-yard field goal. Meanwhile, Andrew Luck had a 68-yard touchdown pass for RollTide88, while Antonio Brown had a 78-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Drew Brees found Michael Thomas for a 23-yard touchdown pass for Eponas. Brees also lit up the scoreboard with a 37-yard touchdown pass for Eponas, who trailed 115.98-102.52 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Eponas   RollTide88

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against RollTide88, Eponas averaged more points (133.49) than they usually score (97.12).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Eponas has left fewer points on the bench this season (459.92) than RollTide88 (662.72).
RollTide88 are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than Eponas (3 vs 2).
Eponas see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than RollTide88 (0).
Eponas are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than RollTide88 (0 vs 2).
Eponas should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than RollTide88 (7 vs 6).
By position, Eponas have outscored RollTide88 at QB and DEF this season.
The starters for Eponas had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for RollTide88 (4).
Eponas was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (4) than RollTide88 (0).
There's not much good to say about RollTide88 this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Eponas
These types of narrow victories can be incredibly important for the locker room. Persevering through trials and tribulations, and triumphing in the face of adversity... look for the Eponas team chemistry to be stronger than ever entering Week 12.
RollTide88
Even though we didn't get a victory in Week 11, let's remember to be thankful for the bounty of goodness that is fantasy football.