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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Gorillas in Boots
7-4 157
128.43
 
VS
proj
Adam's Team
93 3-7-1
87.95

Gorillas in Boots beat Adam's Team for third straight win in 157-93 rout

Gorillas in Boots extended their win streak to three games with a easy win over Adam's Team, cruising to a 157-93 victory. Adam's Team took a 18-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Gorillas in Boots after that. They were led by Drew Brees (43 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (30). The Los Angeles Rams defense (21 points) and David Johnson (19) were the leaders for Adam's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Gorillas in Boots have beaten Adam's Team, after winning 111-105 in their last matchup. Gorillas in Boots (7-4) will look to notch another win against HeadKnockers, while Adam's Team (3-7-1) will try to right the ship against Texas Cubbie.

Matchup Timeline

  Gorillas in Boots   Adam's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kelce overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 23 points against his 11.56-point projection. During a 54-51 loss to the Rams, he caught 10 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown. Kelce ranks #34 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Travis Kelce

Top Player Comparison

Gorillas in Boots
Points
% of total points 157
1
Drew Brees
QB
43
25.52
27.4%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
30
15.76
19.1%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
23
11.56
14.6%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
14
17.32
8.9%
Adam's Team
Points
% of total points 93
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
21
4.57
22.6%
2
David Johnson
RB
19
14.35
20.4%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
18
21.19
19.4%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
14
9.62
15.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ezekiel Elliott had a 23-yard touchdown run for Gorillas in Boots, while Matt Prater had a 54-yard field goal to contribute to a 77-19 lead for Gorillas in Boots.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was Gorillas in Boots who grabbed the lead, 134-57. For Gorillas in Boots, Drew Brees had a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass. David Johnson made the highlight reel for Adam's Team with a 53-yard run.

Points By Position

  Gorillas in Boots   Adam's Team

StatSmack

Gorillas in Boots are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Gorillas in Boots are doing a better job of that, averaging 137.91 versus Adam's Team's 100.36.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Gorillas in Boots (7-4) have a better record than Adam's Team (3-7-1).
Even the machines think Gorillas in Boots have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (114.17) than Adam's Team (87.36).
You can't win if you don't play. Adam's Team has left more points on the bench this season (775) than Gorillas in Boots (487).
Gorillas in Boots don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Adam's Team (5 vs 0).
Gorillas in Boots don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Adam's Team (0 vs 2).
By position, Gorillas in Boots have outscored Adam's Team at QB, RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Gorillas in Boots don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Gorillas in Boots had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Adam's Team (1).
Gorillas in Boots was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (5) than Adam's Team (2).
Don't worry Adam's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Gorillas in Boots
In a battle between teams sporting identical 7-4 records, Gorillas in Boots and HeadKnockers will go head-to-head in Week 12. Gorillas in Boots will have to prepare for the fact that Travis Kelce is out on bye in Week 12. HeadKnockers won't have Brandin Cooks, Robert Woods, or Cory Littleton. When it comes to recent scoring output, these two teams have posted similar results lately. Gorillas in Boots have scored 152 points per game over the last three weeks, while HeadKnockers have averaged 154.5 per outing over that same stretch.
Adam's Team
Something will have to give next week as Adam's Team and Texas Cubbie are set to face off, as both squads are now on two-game losing streaks. Adam's Team might need to shuffle the deck some with the Los Angeles Rams defense and Sammy Watkins out on bye next week. Texas Cubbie won't have Greg Zuerlein.