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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Outlaws
4-7 117.58
108.15
 
VS
proj
BLM
75.4 1-10
59.58

BLM fall to Outlaws in 117.58-75.40 rout despite topping predictions

BLM rose to the occasion and outperformed their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to swing the result. Predicted to win by a score of 108.15-59.58, Outlaws rolled to a 117.58-75.40 win over BLM. Outlaws nabbed a 4.38-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Ben Roethlisberger (17.18 points) and James Robinson (9.9) and never gave it back. Derrick Henry (22.2 points) and Mike Williams (13.2) did their part for BLM in defeat. Outlaws (4-7) will look to build on their success against Metropolitans, while BLM (1-10) face The A Team in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Outlaws   BLM

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Bell overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 9.6 points against his 6.4-point projection. In a 35-31 win over the Raiders, he racked up 36 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. Bell will face the Buccaneers next week.
Le'Veon Bell

Top Player Comparison

Outlaws
Points
% of total points 117.58
1
Adam Thielen
WR
25.3
10.73
21.5%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
20.4
11.35
17.3%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
17.18
18.72
14.6%
4
James Robinson
RB
9.9
12.4
8.4%
BLM
Points
% of total points 75.4
1
Derrick Henry
RB
22.2
14.68
29.4%
2
Mike Williams
WR
13.2
8.45
17.5%
3
CeeDee Lamb
WR
12.6
6.9
16.7%
4
Hunter Henry
TE
10.8
8.72
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but it was Outlaws who grabbed the lead, 40.18-35.80. Ben Roethlisberger had a 31-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for Outlaws, while Rashard Higgins had a 43-yard catch. Derrick Henry made the highlight reel for BLM with a 29-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Outlaws who emerged with the lead, 107.98-72.40. For Outlaws, Adam Thielen had a 51-yard catch. Mike Williams made the highlight reel for BLM with a 39-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Outlaws   BLM

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Outlaws scored more in this one (117.58) than their season average (106).
We heard scoring helps you win. Outlaws are doing a better job of that, averaging 106 versus BLM's 77.83.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Outlaws (4-7) have a better record than BLM (1-10).
Even the computers think Outlaws have better players. Their projected average points is higher (112.79) than BLM (74.19).
Outlaws don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than BLM (4 vs 0).
By position, Outlaws have outscored BLM at QB, RB, WR, K, and IDP this season.
Outlaws has a higher average scoring margin (1) than BLM this season (-32).
The starters for Outlaws had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for BLM (2).
Outlaws was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than BLM (1).
Hey BLM, 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

Outlaws
Way to shrug off that five-game losing streak, Outlaws! Every fantasy GM is presented with adversity somewhere along the way... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
BLM
It's entirely possible that BLM would be a better talent scout in the NFL than in fantasy football. With just 13 targets combined this past week, their three wide receivers apparently helped their teams' causes by blocking downfield and running decoy routes.