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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
joe's Optimal Team
6-5 81.86
103.61
 
VS
proj
MOTA
81.62 3-8
97.45

Offensively challenged joe's Optimal Team knock off MOTA in 81.86-81.62 struggle

Ranking eighth in the league in points scored for the week, joe's Optimal Team were fortunate to earn a victory against a team that performed even worse, squeaking by for an 81.86-81.62 victory over MOTA. MOTA made a run at it on Monday night, but they fell short. joe's Optimal Team led 81.86-68.62 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 13 points from Ryan Succop on Monday night for MOTA. joe's Optimal Team were led by James Conner, who racked up 99 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 18.4 points, and Mike Williams, who caught 5 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown (18.2 points). This marks the first time this season joe's Optimal Team have beaten MOTA, after falling 116.24-111.02 in their last matchup. joe's Optimal Team (6-5) will look to sustain their momentum against Rollin's Maximums, while MOTA (3-8) will face james's Impressive Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  joe's Optimal Team   MOTA

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Seahawks in Week 11, Conner racked up 99 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 18.4 points and scored 28.7% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on joe's Optimal Team this week. Conner will square off against the Bears in Week 12.
James Conner

Top Player Comparison

joe's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 81.86
1
James Conner
RB
18.4
14.3
22.5%
2
Mike Williams
WR
18.2
12
22.2%
3
Josh Allen
QB
18.16
25.77
22.2%
4
James Robinson
RB
10.8
13.17
13.2%
MOTA
Points
% of total points 81.62
1
Stefon Diggs
WR
16.3
15.78
20%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
15.7
14.26
19.2%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
13.22
20.41
16.2%
4
Ryan Succop
K
13
9.83
15.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 46-yard pass for MOTA, who trailed 37.46-29.52 after the early round of games.
Sunday Night
Mike Williams had a 53-yard touchdown catch for joe's Optimal Team, helping the team to an 81.86-68.62 lead.

Points By Position

  joe's Optimal Team   MOTA

StatSmack

MOTA are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. MOTA need some help then, averaging just 91.81 versus joe's Optimal Team's 105.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" joe's Optimal Team (6-5) have a better record than MOTA (3-8).
joe's Optimal Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than MOTA (3 vs 0).
joe's Optimal Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than MOTA (5 vs 3).
joe's Optimal Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than MOTA (42 vs 31).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of MOTA - they’ve made more transactions (1) than joe's Optimal Team (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, joe's Optimal Team have outscored MOTA at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
joe's Optimal Team was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than MOTA (1).
Don't worry MOTA, 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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