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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Greyhound Express
7-4 208.5
188.31
 
VS
proj
Newbies Rule
102.6 3-8
103.23

Greyhound Express beat Newbies Rule for third straight win in 208.50-102.60 rout

Greyhound Express extended their win streak to three games with an easy win over Newbies Rule, rolling to a 208.50-102.60 victory. Newbies Rule grabbed a 5.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Greyhound Express after that. They were led by Deshaun Watson (344 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 36 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Derrick Henry (133 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Melvin Gordon III (84 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Jonathan Taylor (90 Rush Yds, 24 Rec Yds) led the way for Newbies Rule in the loss. This marks the second time this season Greyhound Express have taken down Newbies Rule, after winning 271.2-158.94 in their last matchup. Greyhound Express (7-4) will look to build on their success against Ram's Den, while Newbies Rule (3-8) will try to get back on track against Big Blue.

Matchup Timeline

  Greyhound Express   Newbies Rule

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders, Kelce put up 22.83 points this week. His scoring output was 45.5% more than his 15.69-point projection and was much higher than his 14.98-point season scoring average. Kelce ranks #27 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Travis Kelce

Top Player Comparison

Greyhound Express
Points
% of total points 208.5
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
36.07
25.46
17.3%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
33.7
25.32
16.2%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
22.83
15.69
10.9%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
22.5
16.23
10.8%
Newbies Rule
Points
% of total points 102.6
1
Melvin Gordon III
RB
27.9
13.46
27.2%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
24.4
12.45
23.8%
3
Kenyan Drake
RB
19.5
17.43
19%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
11.1
9.87
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Greyhound Express who owned the lead, 117.87-30.20. Deshaun Watson had a 44-yard pass for Greyhound Express, while Derrick Henry had a 29-yard touchdown run. Baker Mayfield made the highlight reel for Newbies Rule with a 43-yard pass and a 42-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Melvin Gordon III had a 20-yard touchdown run for Newbies Rule, who trailed 147.97-97.60 after the late action.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Greyhound Express, helping the team to a 193.30-102.60 lead.

Points By Position

  Greyhound Express   Newbies Rule

StatSmack

Greyhound Express have a winning record against Newbies Rule this season, with a record of 2-1.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs Newbies Rule this season, Greyhound Express have averaged more points (213.33) than they usually score this season (185.16).
Get on their level! Greyhound Express have won three straight weeks, while Newbies Rule have dropped their last seven.
We heard scoring helps you win. Greyhound Express are doing a better job of that, averaging 185.16 versus Newbies Rule's 128.59.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Greyhound Express (7-4) have a better record than Newbies Rule (3-8).
Even the machines think Greyhound Express have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (184.59) than Newbies Rule (142.45).
Once Greyhound Express put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Newbies Rule (2 vs 1).
Greyhound Express should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Newbies Rule (5 vs 3).
Greyhound Express have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Newbies Rule (55 vs 32).
By position, Greyhound Express have outscored Newbies Rule at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Greyhound Express don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry Newbies Rule, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Greyhound Express
In a battle between squads with matching 7-4 records, Greyhound Express and Ram's Den will do battle in Week 12. 11 weeks into the 2020 campaign, Greyhound Express have scored the fourth-most points in the league. Ram's Den (and their 183.1 points per game) are ranked fifth. In terms of recent scoring output, these two squads have posted similar results lately. Greyhound Express have put up 182.21 points per game over the last three weeks, while Ram's Den have averaged 179.91 per matchup over that same span.
Newbies Rule
In Week 12, last-place Newbies Rule (3-8) are scheduled to take on third-place Big Blue (7-4). After 11 weeks of action, Newbies Rule are ranked last in points scored, while Big Blue have tallied the third-highest point total in Pops Richie's Dream league. Over the last three weeks, Newbies Rule has scored 98.1 points per game, while Big Blue has averaged 187.15 per contest.