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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Laying the Smackdown
7-4 169.98
141.47
 
VS
proj
TechN9ne
134.77 4-7
135.2

Laying the Smackdown beat expectations, defeat TechN9ne in 169.98-134.77 rout

Laying the Smackdown exceeded expectations, cruising to a 169.98-134.77 victory over TechN9ne, who fell short of projections. Laying the Smackdown pulled out to a 16.00-point lead on Thursday behind the Cleveland Browns defense and never gave it up. John Brown (9 Rec, 137 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Marvin Jones Jr. (4 Rec, 43 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for TechN9ne in defeat. This marks the second time this season Laying the Smackdown have gotten the best of TechN9ne, after winning 172.13-128.65 in their last matchup. Laying the Smackdown (7-4) will look to keep it rolling against Tampa Bay Hitmen, while TechN9ne (4-7) face Get Schwifty in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Laying the Smackdown   TechN9ne

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Browns defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 16 points against their 8.25-point projection. During a 21-7 win over the Steelers, they allowed only 7 points, surrendered 236 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. The Browns defense will face the Dolphins next week.
The Cleveland Browns defense

Top Player Comparison

Laying the Smackdown
Points
% of total points 169.98
1
Drew Brees
QB
29.4
26.05
17.3%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
19.1
12.25
11.2%
3
Michael Gallup
WR
18.87
11.29
11.1%
4
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
16
8.25
9.4%
TechN9ne
Points
% of total points 134.77
1
John Brown
WR
30.13
12.29
22.4%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
18.47
10.21
13.7%
3
Ryan Griffin
TE
18.27
4.81
13.6%
4
Budda Baker
S
12.5
7.25
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Laying the Smackdown owned a 117.47-92.17 lead. Drew Brees had a 41-yard pass for Laying the Smackdown, while Michael Gallup had a 41-yard catch. Meanwhile, John Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch for TechN9ne, while Marvin Jones Jr. had a 25-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Laying the Smackdown   TechN9ne

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against TechN9ne, Laying the Smackdown averaged more points (171.06) than they usually score (142.63).
We heard scoring helps you win. Laying the Smackdown are doing a better job of that, averaging 142.63 versus TechN9ne's 129.85.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Laying the Smackdown (7-4) have a better record than TechN9ne (4-7).
Even the computers think Laying the Smackdown have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (149.09) than TechN9ne (137.41).
Once Laying the Smackdown put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than TechN9ne (3 vs 0).
Laying the Smackdown play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than TechN9ne (1).
Laying the Smackdown don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than TechN9ne (0 vs 1).
Laying the Smackdown should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than TechN9ne (6 vs 4).
By position, Laying the Smackdown have outscored TechN9ne at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Laying the Smackdown has a higher average scoring margin (8) than TechN9ne this season (-9).
There's not much good to say about TechN9ne this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Laying the Smackdown
Next week will feature two teams heading in opposite directions, as Laying the Smackdown (7-4) head into Week 12 on a two-game winning streak, while their opposition (Tampa Bay Hitmen, 5-6), have now dropped two in a row. Each of these teams will have multiple bye weeks to contend with in Week 12, as Larry Fitzgerald, Harrison Smith, the Los Angeles Chargers defense, David Johnson, and Chase Edmonds are off for Laying the Smackdown, while Tampa Bay Hitmen will be without Irv Smith Jr., Eric Kendricks, and Tyreek Hill. In terms of scoring production, these two teams have posted eerily similar results recently. Laying the Smackdown have scored 140.2 points per game over the last three weeks, while Tampa Bay Hitmen have averaged 138.54 per outing over that same span.
TechN9ne
In Week 12, TechN9ne (4-7, 12th-place) will try to get back on track against Get Schwifty (5-6, ninth-place). Each side has multiple bye weeks to think about in Week 12, as Budda Baker, the Kansas City Chiefs defense, Frank Clark, Byron Pringle, and Haason Reddick are off for TechN9ne while LeSean McCoy, Kenyan Drake, and Joey Bosa are out for Get Schwifty.