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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
War Admiral
7-4 121.12
114.52
 
VS
proj
Dustin's Team
105.8 4-7
100.84

War Admiral hand Dustin's Team fifth straight loss, 121.12-105.80

War Admiral secured a 121.12-105.80 victory to hand Dustin's Team their fifth consecutive loss. Dustin's Team earned a 17.20-point lead on Thursday, but War Admiral held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Adam Thielen (8 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Patrick Mahomes (348 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds). Derek Carr (22.6 points) and Tyler Lockett (17.2) were the leading scorers for Dustin's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season War Admiral have knocked off Dustin's Team, after falling 132.38-102.08 in their last matchup. War Admiral improve to 7-4 on the season, while Dustin's Team fall to 4-7.

Matchup Timeline

  War Admiral   Dustin's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Football Team defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 12 points against their 6.6-point projection. During a 20-9 win over the Bengals, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 272 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Football Team defense will face the Cowboys next week.
The Washington Football Team defense

Top Player Comparison

War Admiral
Points
% of total points 121.12
1
Adam Thielen
WR
28.3
13.58
23.4%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
22.52
25.61
18.6%
3
Derrick Henry
RB
19.7
15.61
16.3%
4
DeVante Parker
WR
15.1
11.45
12.5%
Dustin's Team
Points
% of total points 105.8
1
Derek Carr
QB
22.6
17.31
21.4%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
17.2
14.79
16.3%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
16.1
13.15
15.2%
4
Damien Harris
RB
11.9
9.78
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Dustin's Team who owned the lead, 52.10-35.60. For War Admiral, Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run. Nick Chubb had a 54-yard run for Dustin's Team, while Brandin Cooks had a 44-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Adam Thielen had a 51-yard catch for War Admiral to contribute to a 98.60-76.20 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 22-yard touchdown pass for War Admiral, helping the team to a 121.12-105.80 lead.

Points By Position

  War Admiral   Dustin's Team

Game Notes

Five of the nine starting players on War Admiral scored higher than their projected point totals.
Dustin's Team lost despite five of their nine starters exceeding their projected points.
War Admiral won despite starting Matt Prater, who scored zero points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored more than their projected point total.
The matchup's 15.32-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Not only did War Admiral win, but they also covered the 13.68-point forecasted margin of victory.
A bright spot in the loss, Derek Carr put up 22.6 points, the third-best score for a signal-caller this week.

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