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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
VikingDog!!!
7-4 295.68
234.78
 
VS
proj
GMEN4LYF
227.69 7-4
224.14

VikingDog!!! brush off expectations, defeat GMEN4LYF, 295.68-227.69

VikingDog!!! beat their projected point total, coming out on top with a 295.68-227.69 victory over GMEN4LYF. GMEN4LYF grabbed a 24.30-point lead on Thursday, but VikingDog!!! held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (43.02 points) and Kirk Cousins (39.96). Aaron Rodgers (311 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 13 Rush Yds) and Derek Carr (275 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) were the top performers for GMEN4LYF in the loss. VikingDog!!! (7-4) will look to keep it rolling against FantasyGod318, while GMEN4LYF (7-4) face Thunder Bolts in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  VikingDog!!!   GMEN4LYF

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 9 points, surrendering 248 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Falcons, the Saints defense scored 37.55 points this week. They more-than-doubled their 17.57-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. 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

VikingDog!!!
Points
% of total points 295.68
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
43.02
45.12
14.5%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
39.96
30.68
13.5%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
37.55
17.57
12.7%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
29.5
13.59
10%
GMEN4LYF
Points
% of total points 227.69
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
39.24
34.59
17.2%
2
Derek Carr
QB
39.1
32.03
17.2%
3
The Washington Football Team defense
DEF
26.4
16.28
11.6%
4
Carlos Hyde
RB
19.3
12.55
8.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 25-yard touchdown catch for GMEN4LYF, helping to stake GMEN4LYF to a 47.35-23.05 lead.
Sunday Early
Chase Claypool had a 31-yard touchdown catch for VikingDog!!!, while Joey Slye had a 56-yard field goal, contributing to a 152.70-97.00 lead for VikingDog!!!.
Sunday Late
Both teams had several players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, after which VikingDog!!! boasted a 252.66-169.74 lead. Kirk Cousins linked up with Adam Thielen for a 51-yard pass for VikingDog!!!. Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for GMEN4LYF, while Jason Sanders had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 22-yard touchdown pass for VikingDog!!!, contributing to a 295.68-227.69 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  VikingDog!!!   GMEN4LYF

StatSmack

VikingDog!!! must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (295.68) than their season average (235.28).
We heard scoring helps you win. VikingDog!!! are doing a better job of that, averaging 235.28 versus GMEN4LYF's 220.61.
Even the machines think VikingDog!!! have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (231.61) than GMEN4LYF (217.27).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. GMEN4LYF has left more points on the bench this season (251.5) than VikingDog!!! (99.5).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of GMEN4LYF - they’ve made more transactions (5) than VikingDog!!! (2) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, VikingDog!!! have outscored GMEN4LYF at QB, RB, WR, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for VikingDog!!! had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for GMEN4LYF (4).
Hey GMEN4LYF, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

VikingDog!!!
You know, the key to football is exploiting the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by doubling up GMEN4LYF at the wide receiver position (74.45 points to 36.3).
GMEN4LYF
We were just taking it easy so our players could dominate in next week, right? The seven offensive position starters (four WRs, two RBs, one TE) on GMEN4LYF collectively put up 399 yards and just three touchdowns in Week 11. Our opponent's skill players filled the statsheet by logging 572 yards and six scores.