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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Complex Audibles
7-4 108.39
93.93
 
VS
proj
Good As Gould
100.56 4-7
78.14

Complex Audibles defeat Good As Gould, 108.39-100.56

Both teams exceeded projections, but it was Complex Audibles who emerged victorious, coming out on top with a 108.39-100.56 victory over Good As Gould. Complex Audibles grabbed an early 3.30-point lead on Thursday. Good As Gould came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Deshaun Watson (31.86 points) and the Philadelphia Eagles defense (9.5). Unphased, Complex Audibles rallied later that afternoon, as Aaron Rodgers (23.74 points) and Davante Adams (17.85) put them back on top once and for all. Complex Audibles (7-4) will look to rack up another W against Jimmy Guappolo, while Good As Gould (4-7) will attempt to get back in the win column against Cyclones.

Matchup Timeline

  Complex Audibles   Good As Gould

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 315 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Eagles, the Browns defense tallied 23 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 6.67-point projection and was much higher than their 10.63-point season scoring average. The Browns defense ranks #9 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
The Cleveland Browns defense

Top Player Comparison

Complex Audibles
Points
% of total points 108.39
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
23.74
19.65
21.9%
2
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
23
6.67
21.2%
3
Davante Adams
WR
17.85
15.31
16.5%
4
Chase Claypool
WR
12.65
10.61
11.7%
Good As Gould
Points
% of total points 100.56
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
31.86
21.15
31.7%
2
Frank Gore
RB
14.1
4.96
14%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
13.15
7.64
13.1%
4
Tim Patrick
WR
12.4
5.5
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DK Metcalf had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Complex Audibles, contributing to an 11.10-7.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Good As Gould became the proud owner of a 60.91-47.80 lead. For Complex Audibles, Chase Claypool had a 31-yard touchdown catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Good As Gould with a 44-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Complex Audibles emerged with a 108.39-100.56 lead. Aaron Rodgers had a 25-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for Complex Audibles, while Jason Sanders had a 53-yard field goal. Tim Patrick made the highlight reel for Good As Gould with a 61-yard catch and a 41-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Complex Audibles   Good As Gould

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Complex Audibles scored more points in this matchup (108.39) than their season average (102.47).
We heard scoring helps you win. Good As Gould need some help then, averaging just 83.21 versus Complex Audibles's 102.47.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Complex Audibles (7-4) have a better record than Good As Gould (4-7).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Good As Gould has left more points on the bench this season (363.89) than Complex Audibles (249.07).
Complex Audibles don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Good As Gould (3 vs 1).
Complex Audibles play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Good As Gould (1).
Complex Audibles should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Good As Gould (8 vs 4).
Complex Audibles have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Good As Gould (50 vs 35).
By position, Complex Audibles have outscored Good As Gould at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Complex Audibles had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Good As Gould (3).
Don't worry Good As Gould, 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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