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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Jack's Ingeneous Team
10-1 122.26
121.57
 
VS
proj
ian's Wonderful Team
101.88 5-6
118.22

Jack's Ingeneous Team beat ian's Wonderful Team for 10th straight win in 122.26-101.88 romp

Jack's Ingeneous Team extended their win streak to 10 games with a dominant win over ian's Wonderful Team, rolling to a 122.26-101.88 victory. It was the fourth loss in a row for ian's Wonderful Team. The matchup was over before it really even started, as Jack's Ingeneous Team jumped out to a 28.00-point lead on Thursday behind an impressive showing from the New England Patriots defense, who didn't allow any points, surrendered 165 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. Justin Jefferson (33.2 points) and Dalvin Cook (21) were the leaders for ian's Wonderful Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Jack's Ingeneous Team have beaten ian's Wonderful Team, after winning 143.86-87.82 in their last matchup. Jack's Ingeneous Team (10-1) will look to rack up another win against Thieves 2, while ian's Wonderful Team (5-6) will attempt to get back on track against Little Naccums.

Matchup Timeline

  Jack's Ingeneous Team   ian's Wonderful Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense didn't allow any points, surrendered 165 yards, and intercepted 4 passes in a 25-0 win over the Falcons. In doing so, they put up 28 points to more-than-triple their 8.87-point projection, the fifth-highest percent increase of any player in the league this season. The Patriots will play the Titans in Week 12.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Jack's Ingeneous Team
Points
% of total points 122.26
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
28
8.87
22.9%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
18.8
13.15
15.4%
3
Josh Allen
QB
18.16
25.77
14.9%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
15.9
14.42
13%
ian's Wonderful Team
Points
% of total points 101.88
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
33.2
14.84
32.6%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
21
17.28
20.6%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
11
8.33
10.8%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
8.6
12.03
8.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, after which Jack's Ingeneous Team had a 99.56-79.70 lead. For Jack's Ingeneous Team, Deebo Samuel had a 25-yard touchdown run. Justin Jefferson made the highlight reel for ian's Wonderful Team with a 23-yard touchdown catch and a 56-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 48-yard pass for ian's Wonderful Team, who trailed 109.36-101.88 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Jack's Ingeneous Team   ian's Wonderful Team

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against ian's Wonderful Team, Jack's Ingeneous Team averaged more points (133.06) than they usually score (120.97).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. ian's Wonderful Team have lost their last four matchups, while Jack's Ingeneous Team have won 10 straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. ian's Wonderful Team need some help then, averaging just 103.42 versus Jack's Ingeneous Team's 120.97.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Jack's Ingeneous Team (10-1) have a better record than ian's Wonderful Team (5-6).
Even the machines think Jack's Ingeneous Team have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (121.49) than ian's Wonderful Team (113.98).
Jack's Ingeneous Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than ian's Wonderful Team (7 vs 2).
Jack's Ingeneous Team play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than ian's Wonderful Team (1).
Jack's Ingeneous Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than ian's Wonderful Team (2 vs 1).
Jack's Ingeneous Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than ian's Wonderful Team (7 vs 4).
By position, Jack's Ingeneous Team have outscored ian's Wonderful Team at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
Jack's Ingeneous Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, second-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Jack's Ingeneous Team. They've clinched a playoff spot while ian's Wonderful Team are currently on the outside looking in.
Jack's Ingeneous Team was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than ian's Wonderful Team (1).
There's not much good to say about ian's Wonderful Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Jack's Ingeneous Team
Solid work this past week, Jack's Ingeneous Team! We'll give thanks for this bountiful victory, and now focus our attention towards a stiff challenge in Thieves 2.
ian's Wonderful Team
Well, ian's Wonderful Team, this week's problem isn't exactly rocket science. Choosing to start Younghoe Koo in a fantasy matchup where your opposition put up over 122 points... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time.