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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Yoga Pants
8-3 152.15
133.17
 
VS
proj
AJs mini schnauzers
107.9 4-7
122.09

Yoga Pants knock off AJs mini schnauzers in 152.15-107.90 rout

Yoga Pants brought their A game, cruising to a 152.15-107.90 victory over AJs mini schnauzers, who fell short of projections. AJs mini schnauzers pulled out to a 3.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Yoga Pants after that. They were led by Robert Woods (24.6 points) and Dalvin Cook (22.5). Deshaun Watson (38.8 points) and Diontae Johnson (17.1) carried the flag for AJs mini schnauzers in defeat. This marks the second time this season Yoga Pants have gotten the best of AJs mini schnauzers, after winning 141.25-111.85 in their last matchup. Yoga Pants improve to 8-3 on the season, while AJs mini schnauzers fall to 4-7.

Matchup Timeline

  Yoga Pants   AJs mini schnauzers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 16 points against their 6.36-point projection. During a 24-9 win over the Falcons, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 248 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Saints defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Broncos next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Yoga Pants
Points
% of total points 152.15
1
Robert Woods
WR
24.6
11.88
16.2%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
22.5
20.74
14.8%
3
Carson Wentz
QB
20.75
25.01
13.6%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
18.4
13.57
12.1%
AJs mini schnauzers
Points
% of total points 107.9
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
38.8
26.97
36%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
17.1
12.66
15.8%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
15.1
11.45
14%
4
Calvin Ridley
WR
11.5
14.11
10.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was Yoga Pants who grabbed the lead, 86.65-83.10. For Yoga Pants, DJ Moore had a 52-yard catch. Deshaun Watson had a 44-yard pass for AJs mini schnauzers, while Calvin Ridley had a 46-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Yoga Pants   AJs mini schnauzers

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against AJs mini schnauzers, Yoga Pants averaged more points (146.7) than they usually score (126.4).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Yoga Pants (8-3) have a better record than AJs mini schnauzers (4-7).
Even the machines think Yoga Pants have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (136.9) than AJs mini schnauzers (128.88).
Once Yoga Pants put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than AJs mini schnauzers (4 vs 2).
Yoga Pants are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than AJs mini schnauzers (0 vs 1).
By position, Yoga Pants have outscored AJs mini schnauzers at RB, K, and DEF this season.
Yoga Pants don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, second-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Yoga Pants. They've clinched a playoff spot while AJs mini schnauzers are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about AJs mini schnauzers this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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