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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Vikes
9-2 116.91
120.05
 
VS
proj
Lublin Packers
96.14 5-6
114.34

Vikes defeat Lublin Packers for fourth straight win in 116.91-96.14 rout

Vikes extended their win streak to four games with a convincing win over Lublin Packers, cruising to a 116.91-96.14 victory. Vikes got out to an early 10.10-point lead on Thursday. Lublin Packers came back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by Lamar Jackson (16.54 points) and Mark Andrews (15.6). Not to be deterred, Vikes rallied later that afternoon, as Kirk Cousins (24.46 points) and Dalvin Cook (23) put them back ahead once and for all. Vikes (9-2) will look to keep it rolling against Daniel 's Team, while Lublin Packers (5-6) face off against 1st_&_10 in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Vikes   Lublin Packers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 6 tackles and intercepting a pass against the Rams, Pierre-Paul tallied 8.75 points this week. His scoring output was 83.1% more than his 4.78-point projection and was higher than his 6-point season scoring average. Pierre-Paul ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Chiefs next week.
Jason Pierre-Paul

Top Player Comparison

Vikes
Points
% of total points 116.91
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
24.46
16.66
20.9%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
23
19.06
19.7%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
10.6
12.3
9.1%
4
James Conner
RB
9.9
12.04
8.5%
Lublin Packers
Points
% of total points 96.14
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
16.54
21.93
17.2%
2
Mark Andrews
TE
15.6
9.12
16.2%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
12.1
9.99
12.6%
4
DeVante Parker
WR
12.1
9.21
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Vikes, helping to give the team a 10.60-0.50 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Lublin Packers who emerged with the lead, 64.74-51.30. For Vikes, Calvin Ridley had a 46-yard catch. Lamar Jackson teamed up with Mark Andrews for a 31-yard touchdown pass for Lublin Packers.
Sunday Late
Kirk Cousins had a 51-yard pass for Vikes, helping the team to a 98.76-96.14 lead.

Points By Position

  Vikes   Lublin Packers

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Vikes scored less in this one (116.91) than their season average of 129.89.
Vikes are on a roll, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Lublin Packers need some help then, averaging just 101.27 versus Vikes's 129.89.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Vikes (9-2) have a better record than Lublin Packers (5-6).
Vikes don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Lublin Packers (8 vs 2).
Vikes are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Lublin Packers (0 vs 1).
Vikes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Lublin Packers (7 vs 2).
By position, Vikes have outscored Lublin Packers at RB, WR, and K this season.
Vikes don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Vikes had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Lublin Packers (2).
Don't worry Lublin Packers, 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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