Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Dr Football
5-6 370
317.56
 
VS
proj
Waves
295 4-6-1
257.15

Dr Football smirk at predictions, come back to win against Waves, 370-295

Both teams exceeded projections, but Dr Football knocked off Waves. Predicted to win 318-257, Dr Football rallied for a 370-295 win over Waves. After trailing 295-286 heading into Monday night, Dr Football roared back behind Travis Kelce, who caught 7 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown for 29 points, and Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 182 yards and a touchdown and ran for 59 yards (25 points). Jimmy Garoppolo (424 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and the New England Patriots defense (10 Pts Allowed, 255 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) were the top performers for Waves in the loss. This marks the first time this season Dr Football have knocked off Waves, after falling 306-286 in their last matchup. Dr Football (5-6) will look to sustain their momentum against Buttercumbersnatch, while Waves (4-6-1) will take on Zig never takes Ls in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Dr Football   Waves

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Chark Jr. caught 8 passes for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Jaguars lost to the Colts 33-13. In doing so, he put up 41 points to more-than-double his 16.92-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Dr Football this week. Next week, Chark Jr. will face the Titans.
DJ Chark Jr.

Top Player Comparison

Dr Football
Points
% of total points 370
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
55
32.95
14.9%
2
The New York Jets defense
DEF
51
36.71
13.8%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
48
33.41
13%
4
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
41
16.92
11.1%
Waves
Points
% of total points 295
1
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
50
21.11
16.9%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
47
34.97
15.9%
3
Drew Brees
QB
37
24.06
12.5%
4
The Oakland Raiders defense
DEF
36
39.29
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Dr Football boasted a 252-132 lead. Lamar Jackson had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 51-yard pass for Dr Football, while DJ Chark Jr. had a 34-yard touchdown catch and a 20-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Drew Brees had a 41-yard pass for Waves, while Marvin Jones Jr. had a 25-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Jimmy Garoppolo had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 57-yard pass for Waves, helping the team to a 295-286 lead.
Monday
Patrick Mahomes connected with Travis Kelce for a 23-yard touchdown pass for Dr Football on Monday night, helping push Dr Football to the win.

Points By Position

  Dr Football   Waves

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Waves need some help then, averaging just 306.36 versus Dr Football's 339.18.
Even the machines think Dr Football have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (306.36) than Waves (275.42).
Once Dr Football put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Waves (2 vs 0).
Dr Football are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Waves (0 vs 1).
Waves have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (6) than Dr Football (4) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Dr Football have outscored Waves at QB, RB, and TE this season.
Dr Football has a higher average scoring margin (16) than Waves this season (-19).
The starters for Dr Football had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Waves (5).
Don't worry Waves, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Dr Football
Yo, Dr Football, you really made a statement to your leaguemates with this performance. Not only did you win by 75 points, you also jumped up a staggering three spots in the league standings!
Waves
We were just taking it easy so our guys could dominate in next week, right? The eight offensive position starters on Waves (four WRs, three RBs, one TE) collectively put up 402 yards and just four touchdowns in Week 11. Our opponent's skill players made it tough on us by logging 612 yards and six scores.