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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Rylan's Okay Team
5-6 104.64
109.07
 
VS
proj
Alfred's Team
95.16 1-10
85.54

Alfred's Team beat expectations but fall to Rylan's Okay Team, 104.64-95.16

Rylan's Okay Team fell short of projections while Alfred's Team beat their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as Rylan's Okay Team staged an impressive comeback for a 104.64-95.16 win. After trailing 95.16-91.24 heading into Monday night, Rylan's Okay Team came back behind Mike Evans, who caught 5 passes for 49 yards and a touchdown for 13.4 points. Deshaun Watson (31.36 points) and Melvin Gordon III (18.4) were the leading performers for Alfred's Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Rylan's Okay Team have gotten the best of Alfred's Team, after winning 154.9-91.8 in their last matchup. Rylan's Okay Team (5-6) will look to keep it rolling against 504Hardheads⚜️, while Alfred's Team (1-10) will meet Silverado in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Rylan's Okay Team   Alfred's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense scored 17 points in a 27-3 win over the Jaguars to nearly double their 8.79-point projection. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 206 yards, and intercepted 4 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Rylan's Okay Team this week. In Week 12, the Steelers will face the Ravens.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Rylan's Okay Team
Points
% of total points 104.64
1
Justin Herbert
QB
27.74
22.57
26.5%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
17
8.79
16.2%
3
Mike Evans
WR
13.4
12.39
12.8%
4
Stephen Gostkowski
K
12
7.42
11.5%
Alfred's Team
Points
% of total points 95.16
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
31.36
21.39
33%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
18.4
8.82
19.3%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
14.2
12.64
14.9%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
10.5
11.45
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Deshaun Watson hit Brandin Cooks for a 44-yard pass for Alfred's Team to contribute to a 60.86-58.30 lead for Alfred's Team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Alfred's Team who took the lead, 95.16-91.24. For Rylan's Okay Team, Justin Herbert had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass. Melvin Gordon III made the highlight reel for Alfred's Team with a 20-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Rylan's Okay Team   Alfred's Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Alfred's Team, Rylan's Okay Team averaged more points (129.77) than they usually score (107.15).
We heard scoring helps you win. Alfred's Team need some help then, averaging just 83.59 versus Rylan's Okay Team's 107.15.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Rylan's Okay Team (5-6) have a better record than Alfred's Team (1-10).
Even the computers think Rylan's Okay Team have better players. They have a higher projected points average (110.7) than Alfred's Team (88.8).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Rylan's Okay Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (380.78) than Alfred's Team (513.8).
Once Rylan's Okay Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Alfred's Team (2 vs 0).
Rylan's Okay Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Alfred's Team (0).
Rylan's Okay Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Alfred's Team (1 vs 0).
Rylan's Okay Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Alfred's Team (40 vs 32).
By position, Rylan's Okay Team have outscored Alfred's Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Alfred's Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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