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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
FtheRefs
8-3 75.97
85.35
 
VS
proj
Crazed Doggs
70.9 7-4
59.45

FtheRefs beat Crazed Doggs for fourth straight win, 75.97-70.90

Despite similar records, FtheRefs held a substantial season point advantage over Crazed Doggs coming into this one (1,062-795), and they lived up to their reputation with a hard-fought win, earning a 75.97-70.90 victory. Crazed Doggs took a 2.03-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but FtheRefs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by DJ Chark Jr. (8 Rec, 104 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Jordan Hicks (12 Tackles, 1 Sack, 1 Int). Marcus Williams (16 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (13.65) carried the flag for Crazed Doggs in the loss. FtheRefs (8-3) have now won four straight and will look to maintain their momentum against Pugs. Crazed Doggs (7-4) will attempt to right the ship against Raider4life.

Matchup Timeline

  FtheRefs   Crazed Doggs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Wilson Jr. overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 7.25 points against his 1.73-point projection. In a 36-26 win over the Cardinals, he caught one pass for 25 yards and a touchdown. Wilson Jr. will face the Packers next week.
Jeff Wilson Jr.

Top Player Comparison

FtheRefs
Points
% of total points 75.97
1
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
22.2
6.73
29.2%
2
Jordan Hicks
LB
19
7.79
25%
3
Mark Ingram II
RB
16.25
6.8
21.4%
4
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
7.25
1.73
9.5%
Crazed Doggs
Points
% of total points 70.9
1
Marcus Williams
S
16
7.76
22.6%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13.65
11.34
19.3%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
9.55
6.62
13.5%
4
Brandon Allen
QB
8.9
8.05
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Crazed Doggs who owned the lead, 49.85-47.82. DJ Chark Jr. had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 20-yard touchdown catch for FtheRefs, while Mark Ingram II had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Brandon Allen made the highlight reel for Crazed Doggs with a 48-yard pass and a 43-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Jeff Wilson Jr. had a 25-yard touchdown catch for FtheRefs to contribute to a 74.07-53.65 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  FtheRefs   Crazed Doggs

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. FtheRefs scored fewer points in this one (75.97) than their season average of 96.56.
FtheRefs are looking unstoppable, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Crazed Doggs need some help then, averaging just 72.23 versus FtheRefs's 96.56.
Even the machines think FtheRefs have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (87.29) than Crazed Doggs (76.59).
FtheRefs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Crazed Doggs (5 vs 2).
FtheRefs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Crazed Doggs (7 vs 4).
FtheRefs have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Crazed Doggs (55 vs 44).
By position, FtheRefs have outscored Crazed Doggs at QB, RB, WR, and IDP this season.
FtheRefs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, highest in the league.
The starters for FtheRefs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Crazed Doggs (2).
There's not much good to say about Crazed Doggs this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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