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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Hitters
7-4 159.44
117.38
 
VS
proj
Jonathan Taylor’s Back
143.68 5-6
122.93

Hitters defy expectations, defeat Jonathan Taylor’s Back, 159.44-143.68

Both teams showed up, but Hitters took down Jonathan Taylor’s Back, emerging victorious with a 159.44-143.68 victory. Hitters never trailed in this one after nabbing a 28.00-point lead on Thursday behind the New England Patriots defense. Jonathan Taylor (185 Rush Yds, 4 Rush TDs, 19 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Tom Brady (307 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 10 Rush Yds) led the way for Jonathan Taylor’s Back in the loss. This marks the second time this season Hitters have gotten the best of Jonathan Taylor’s Back, after winning 113.6-83.94 in their last matchup. Hitters (7-4) will look to add to their success against Bishop Sycamore alumni, while Jonathan Taylor’s Back (5-6) face Sooneye in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Hitters   Jonathan Taylor’s Back

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Falcons in Week 11, the Patriots defense didn't allow any points, surrendered 165 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. In doing so, they put up 28 points and more-than-tripled their scoring projection, the third-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. The Patriots will go up against the Titans next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Hitters
Points
% of total points 159.44
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
28
8.87
17.6%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
25.24
19.49
15.8%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
24.3
15.33
15.2%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
21
17.28
13.2%
Jonathan Taylor’s Back
Points
% of total points 143.68
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
51.9
17.62
36.1%
2
Tom Brady
QB
20.28
22.04
14.1%
3
Mike Williams
WR
18.2
12
12.7%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
15.5
17.55
10.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Hitters boasted a 101.34-72.80 lead. Kirk Cousins had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 56-yard pass for Hitters, while Greg Joseph had a 51-yard field goal. Jonathan Taylor made the highlight reel for Jonathan Taylor’s Back with a 23-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run.
Sunday Late
Joe Mixon had a 20-yard touchdown run for Hitters, helping the team to a 143.24-91.20 lead.
Sunday Night
Mike Williams had a 53-yard touchdown catch for Jonathan Taylor’s Back, who trailed 143.24-123.40 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Hitters   Jonathan Taylor’s Back

Game Notes

Hitters had eight of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Jonathan Taylor’s Back had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The 159.44 points scored by Hitters are the 3rd-most in the league this year.
The matchup's 15.76-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
Despite the loss, Jonathan Taylor tallied 51.9 points, the league's top individual score this year.

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