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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Vardy
6-5 116.88
119.71
 
VS
proj
2 Gurleys 1 Cup
98.74 6-5
125.22

2 Gurleys 1 Cup fall to Vardy, 116.88-98.74

There's no way around it, 2 Gurleys 1 Cup didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as Vardy earned a 116.88-98.74 victory. Vardy took a 25.00-point lead on Thursday behind standout performances from Chase Edmonds (12.9 points) and DK Metcalf (12.1) and never looked back. Aaron Rodgers (311 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds) and Davante Adams (7 Rec, 106 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for 2 Gurleys 1 Cup in the loss. This marks the second time this season Vardy have knocked off 2 Gurleys 1 Cup, after winning 134.38-113.5 in their last matchup. Vardy (6-5) will look to keep it rolling against TheNewGuy, while 2 Gurleys 1 Cup (6-5) try to get some positive momentum against WinGoodWinBadWinUgly.

Matchup Timeline

  Vardy   2 Gurleys 1 Cup

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 206 yards, and intercepted 4 passes in a 27-3 win over the Jaguars. In doing so, they put up 19 points and scored 61.4% higher than their scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Vardy this week. Next week, the Steelers will play the Ravens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Vardy
Points
% of total points 116.88
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
19
11.77
16.3%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
16.1
13.29
13.8%
3
Mike Davis
RB
14.9
12.96
12.7%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
14.8
12.81
12.7%
2 Gurleys 1 Cup
Points
% of total points 98.74
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
29.74
25.09
30.1%
2
Davante Adams
WR
20.1
18.47
20.4%
3
Dalton Schultz
TE
10.5
6.37
10.6%
4
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
10
12.06
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Vardy to contribute to a 25.00-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Matt Ryan had a 46-yard pass for Vardy, helping the team to an 85.98-21.40 lead.
Sunday Late
Aaron Rodgers had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for 2 Gurleys 1 Cup, who trailed 102.08-91.74 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Vardy   2 Gurleys 1 Cup

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against 2 Gurleys 1 Cup, Vardy averaged more points (125.63) than they usually score (115.05).
In dire times, at least Vardy keep it close. They've been blown out less times than 2 Gurleys 1 Cup (2 vs 3).
2 Gurleys 1 Cup have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Vardy (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Vardy have outscored 2 Gurleys 1 Cup at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Hey 2 Gurleys 1 Cup, 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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