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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Naked Bootlegs
6-5 187.9
203.57
 
VS
proj
Night Hawk
160.3 6-5
205.09

Offensively challenged Naked Bootlegs knock off Night Hawk, 187.9-160.3

Despite posting only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week, Naked Bootlegs secured a 187.9-160.3 victory over Night Hawk. Night Hawk took a 4.8-point lead on Thursday, but Naked Bootlegs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the New Orleans Saints defense (25 points) and Ben Roethlisberger (24.35). Mike Williams (17.2 points) and Joe Burrow (15.35) were the leading scorers for Night Hawk in the loss. This marks the first time this season Naked Bootlegs have knocked off Night Hawk, after falling 298.1-200.35 in their last matchup. Naked Bootlegs (6-5) will look to add to their success against PIERMONSTERS, while Night Hawk (6-5) face MONAT in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Naked Bootlegs   Night Hawk

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Falcons in Week 11, the Saints defense allowed only 9 points, surrendered 248 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. In doing so, they put up 25 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Naked Bootlegs this week. Next week, the Saints will square off against the Broncos.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Naked Bootlegs
Points
% of total points 187.9
1
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
25
10.46
13.3%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
24.35
26.98
13%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
24.05
33.37
12.8%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
19.4
16.03
10.3%
Night Hawk
Points
% of total points 160.3
1
Mike Williams
WR
17.2
12.24
10.7%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
15.35
25.61
9.6%
3
Rodrigo Blankenship
K
15
8.58
9.4%
4
James White
RB
14.3
7.18
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Thursday, after which Night Hawk owned a 28.9-24.1 lead. For Naked Bootlegs, Russell Wilson had a 25-yard touchdown pass. DK Metcalf made the highlight reel for Night Hawk with a 25-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Ben Roethlisberger had a 31-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Naked Bootlegs, helping the team to a 128.6-88.8 lead.
Sunday Late
Mike Williams had a 39-yard touchdown catch for Night Hawk, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 47-yard catch for the team, who trailed 184.1-152.3 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Naked Bootlegs   Night Hawk

Game Notes

Only six of the 15 starters on Naked Bootlegs exceeded their scoring projections.
Night Hawk had only five of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
Naked Bootlegs had four players score more points than the leading scorer for Night Hawk.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
Naked Bootlegs ranked 8th in the league in scoring this week, while Night Hawk ranked 10th.

Next Week Preview

Naked Bootlegs
Naked Bootlegs (6-5) will take on PIERMONSTERS (4-7) in Week 12. Through 11 weeks of action, Naked Bootlegs are ranked seventh in points scored, while PIERMONSTERS have scored the fourth-highest point total in Motor City Football league. Looking at just the last two weeks, Naked Bootlegs have scored 187.75 points per game, while PIERMONSTERS have averaged 220.43 per contest.
Night Hawk
In Week 12, third-place Night Hawk (6-5) will look to right the ship against seventh-place MONAT (5-6). 11 weeks into the 2020 campaign, Night Hawk are ranked second in points scored, while MONAT have tallied the league's sixth-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Night Hawk has scored 187.68 points per game, while MONAT has averaged 206.72 per contest.