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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Lake Effect
8-3 133.74
116.72
 
VS
proj
Denise J's Team
72.54 3-8
108.04

Lake Effect beat Denise J's Team for sixth straight win in 133.74-72.54 rout

Lake Effect extended their win streak to six games with a dominant win over Denise J's Team, cruising to a 133.74-72.54 victory. Lake Effect pulled out to an early 12.90-point lead on Thursday. Denise J's Team came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Lamar Jackson (17.54 points) and A.J. Brown (14.2). Unphased, Lake Effect rallied later that afternoon, as Justin Herbert (27.74 points) and Dalvin Cook (22.5) put them back ahead for good. This marks the second time this season Lake Effect have gotten the best of Denise J's Team, after winning 124.92-88.96 in their last matchup. Lake Effect (8-3) will look to maintain their momentum against Brian's Team, while Denise J's Team (3-8) will attempt to get back in the win column against Stacey's Super Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Lake Effect   Denise J's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense (3 Pts Allowed, 206 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 17 points in a 27-3 win over the Jaguars in Week 11. Their scoring output nearly doubled their 8.79-point projection and was much higher than their 10-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense ranks #71 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Lake Effect
Points
% of total points 133.74
1
Justin Herbert
QB
27.74
22.57
20.7%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
22.5
20.73
16.8%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
17
8.79
12.7%
4
Antonio Gibson
RB
16.9
13.18
12.6%
Denise J's Team
Points
% of total points 72.54
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
17.54
22.86
24.2%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
14.2
12.64
19.6%
3
James Robinson
RB
10.4
14.14
14.3%
4
Kareem Hunt
RB
8.6
11.88
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 31-yard touchdown pass for Denise J's Team, contributing to a 64.54-63.90 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass for Lake Effect, helping the team to a 130.24-71.54 lead.

Points By Position

  Lake Effect   Denise J's Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Denise J's Team, Lake Effect averaged more points (129.33) than they usually score (111.19).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Lake Effect have won six straight weeks, while Denise J's Team have dropped their last four.
We heard scoring helps you win. Denise J's Team need some help then, averaging just 96.5 versus Lake Effect's 111.19.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Lake Effect (8-3) have a better record than Denise J's Team (3-8).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Denise J's Team has left more points on the bench this season (518.86) than Lake Effect (320.58).
Once Lake Effect put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Denise J's Team (3 vs 2).
Lake Effect laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Denise J's Team (0).
Lake Effect have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Denise J's Team (2 vs 0).
Lake Effect should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Denise J's Team (9 vs 2).
Lake Effect have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Denise J's Team (43 vs 34).
By position, Lake Effect have outscored Denise J's Team at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
Lake Effect don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 3 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Lake Effect had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Denise J's Team (1).
Lake Effect came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than Denise J's Team (0).
Hey Denise J's Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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