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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
NMSaints
4-7 157.4
127.05
 
VS
proj
The Rockylobos
92.54 3-8
92.19

NMSaints smirk at predictions, knock off The Rockylobos in 157.40-92.54 rout

NMSaints beat their projected point total, rolling to a 157.40-92.54 victory over The Rockylobos. The Rockylobos pulled out to a 1.70-point lead on Thursday, but it was all NMSaints after that. They were led by Kyler Murray (150 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 67 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and John Brown (9 Rec, 137 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Josh Allen (58.34 points) and Carlos Hyde (17) led the charge for The Rockylobos in the loss. NMSaints (4-7) will look to sustain their winning ways against Injury Prone, while The Rockylobos (3-8) will attempt to right the ship against Ridgemont Wolves.

Matchup Timeline

  NMSaints   The Rockylobos

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 9 passes for 137 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Dolphins, Brown put up 34.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 14.69-point projection and was much higher than his 14.78-point season scoring average. Brown ranks #52 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
John Brown

Top Player Comparison

NMSaints
Points
% of total points 157.4
1
Kyler Murray
QB
54.7
36.76
34.8%
2
John Brown
WR
34.7
14.69
22%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
20.5
12.22
13%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
20
8.9
12.7%
The Rockylobos
Points
% of total points 92.54
1
Josh Allen
QB
58.34
45.49
63%
2
Carlos Hyde
RB
17
16.17
18.4%
3
Curtis Samuel
WR
6.5
11.82
7%
4
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
6
7.28
6.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, NMSaints owned an 85.10-83.54 lead. DeVante Parker had a 50-yard catch and a 45-yard catch for NMSaints, while John Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Josh Allen had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for The Rockylobos, while Carlos Hyde had a 41-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 22-yard touchdown run for NMSaints to contribute to a 146.10-89.54 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  NMSaints   The Rockylobos

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. NMSaints scored more points in this matchup (157.4) than their season average (125.93).
We heard scoring helps you win. NMSaints are doing a better job of that, averaging 125.93 versus The Rockylobos's 105.68.
Even the machines think NMSaints have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (122.84) than The Rockylobos (107.61).
NMSaints don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than The Rockylobos (1 vs 0).
NMSaints see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than The Rockylobos (0).
NMSaints have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than The Rockylobos (43 vs 34).
By position, NMSaints have outscored The Rockylobos at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for NMSaints had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for The Rockylobos (3).
There's not much good to say about The Rockylobos this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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