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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Kevin and the Zits
9-2 159.06
131.01
 
VS
proj
Tua-finity & beyond
114.32 6-5
112.37

Kevin and the Zits knock off Tua-finity & beyond for third straight win in 159.06-114.32 rout

Kevin and the Zits extended their win streak to three games with a dominant win over Tua-finity & beyond, cruising to a 159.06-114.32 victory. Kevin and the Zits pulled out to a 24.26-point lead on Thursday behind Kyler Murray and never gave it back. DJ Moore (21 Rush Yds, 127 Rec Yds) and Melvin Gordon III (84 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) were the leaders for Tua-finity & beyond in the loss. Kevin and the Zits (9-2) will look to keep it rolling against Off Constantly, while Tua-finity & beyond (6-5) will face Smiley Face! in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Kevin and the Zits   Tua-finity & beyond

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Eagles in Week 11, the Browns defense allowed 17 points, surrendered 315 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 20 points to nearly triple their 6.92-point projection, the fifth-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Browns will battle the Jaguars.
The Cleveland Browns defense

Top Player Comparison

Kevin and the Zits
Points
% of total points 159.06
1
Keenan Allen
WR
34.5
20.76
21.7%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
24.26
29.14
15.3%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
23.1
15.33
14.5%
4
The Cleveland Browns defense
DEF
20
6.92
12.6%
Tua-finity & beyond
Points
% of total points 114.32
1
DJ Moore
WR
21.8
14.21
19.1%
2
Melvin Gordon III
RB
18.4
10.2
16.1%
3
Chase Claypool
WR
15.9
13.99
13.9%
4
Mike Evans
WR
15.9
14.91
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
DJ Moore had a 52-yard catch for Tua-finity & beyond, while Chase Claypool had a 31-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 124.56-71.52 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Melvin Gordon III had a 20-yard touchdown run for Tua-finity & beyond, who trailed 159.06-89.92 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Kevin and the Zits   Tua-finity & beyond

StatSmack

Kevin and the Zits must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (159.06) than their season average (136.82).
Kevin and the Zits are looking unstoppable, with victories in three straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. Kevin and the Zits are doing a better job of that, averaging 136.82 versus Tua-finity & beyond's 105.07.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kevin and the Zits (9-2) have a better record than Tua-finity & beyond (6-5).
Even the machines think Kevin and the Zits have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (136.55) than Tua-finity & beyond (117.34).
Kevin and the Zits don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tua-finity & beyond (5 vs 2).
Kevin and the Zits don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Tua-finity & beyond (0 vs 1).
Kevin and the Zits should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Tua-finity & beyond (8 vs 3).
By position, Kevin and the Zits have outscored Tua-finity & beyond at QB, RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Kevin and the Zits don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Kevin and the Zits. They've clinched a playoff spot while Tua-finity & beyond are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Tua-finity & beyond, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Kevin and the Zits
Next week will feature two teams moving in opposite directions, as Kevin and the Zits (9-2) enter the matchup on a three-game winning streak, while their upcoming opposition (Off Constantly, 8-3), have recorded two consecutive losses. 11 weeks into the season, Kevin and the Zits are ranked first in points scored, while Off Constantly have scored the league's fifth-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Kevin and the Zits have put up 140.56 points per game, while Off Constantly have averaged only 113.46 per contest.
Tua-finity & beyond
On the docket next week, sixth-place Tua-finity & beyond (6-5) will look to get back on track against fourth-place Smiley Face! (7-4). After 11 weeks of action, Tua-finity & beyond are ranked last in points scored, while Smiley Face! have posted the league's third-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Tua-finity & beyond has scored 90.91 points per game, while Smiley Face! has averaged 128.47 per contest.