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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Cool Brees
5-6 132.8
118.33
 
VS
proj
manuel's Super Team
99.1 8-3
69.87

Cool Brees knock manuel's Super Team from 1st place in 132.80-99.10 rout

Cool Brees cruised to a 132.80-99.10 victory over manuel's Super Team, knocking them out of the No. 1 position in Yahoo Public 95288. manuel's Super Team earned a 3.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Cool Brees after that. They were led by Justin Herbert (366 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) and Travis Kelce (8 Rec, 127 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Robert Woods (12 Rec, 130 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Tyreek Hill (11 Rec, 102 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for manuel's Super Team in defeat. This marks the first time this season Cool Brees have gotten the best of manuel's Super Team, after falling 141.4-122.48 in their last matchup. Cool Brees (5-6) will look to get another win against Glory Boyz, while manuel's Super Team (8-3) meet Casey Cranford in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Cool Brees   manuel's Super Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 16 points against their 6.56-point projection. During a 24-9 win over the Falcons, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 248 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Saints defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Broncos next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Cool Brees
Points
% of total points 132.8
1
Justin Herbert
QB
27.74
22.57
20.9%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
22.86
15.69
17.2%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
18.4
13.57
13.9%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
16.1
13.15
12.1%
manuel's Super Team
Points
% of total points 99.1
1
Robert Woods
WR
24.6
11.88
24.8%
2
Tyreek Hill
WR
21.5
15.49
21.7%
3
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
RB
20.2
11.63
20.4%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
18.4
8.82
18.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Cool Brees who emerged with the lead, 109.94-32.80. For Cool Brees, Justin Herbert had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass. Melvin Gordon III made the highlight reel for manuel's Super Team with a 20-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 22-yard touchdown catch for Cool Brees, helping the team to a 132.80-74.50 lead.

Points By Position

  Cool Brees   manuel's Super Team

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. manuel's Super Team need some help then, averaging just 92.63 versus Cool Brees's 111.89.
Even the computers think Cool Brees have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (118.53) than manuel's Super Team (94.4).
Cool Brees don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than manuel's Super Team (2 vs 0).
By position, Cool Brees have outscored manuel's Super Team at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Cool Brees had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for manuel's Super Team (1).
Hey manuel's Super Team, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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