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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
The Minor Prophets
9-2 136.04
103.02
 
VS
proj
Isotopes
74.3 5-6
77.56

The Minor Prophets climb into top spot in 136.04-74.30 drubbing

The Minor Prophets climbed to the top of the standings in Hiawatha Elite League with an easy win over Isotopes, rolling to a 136.04-74.30 victory. There was very little drama in the matchup, as The Minor Prophets earned a 28.00-point lead on Thursday behind an outstanding effort from the New England Patriots defense. Zach Ertz (8 Rec, 88 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Dalvin Cook (86 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 29 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Isotopes in defeat. The Minor Prophets (9-2) have now won eight matchups in a row and will look to keep it rolling against Wayne's Wacky Weasels. Isotopes (5-6) will try to generate some positive momentum against Nerd Herd.

Matchup Timeline

  The Minor Prophets   Isotopes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense scored 28 points in a 25-0 win over the Falcons to more-than-triple their 8.87-point projection. They didn't allow any points, surrendered 165 yards, and intercepted 4 passes to beat their projection by the fifth-highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 12, the Patriots will face the Titans.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

The Minor Prophets
Points
% of total points 136.04
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
50.4
16.19
37%
2
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
28
8.87
20.6%
3
Darnell Mooney
WR
18.1
8.34
13.3%
4
Chris Boswell
K
14
8.56
10.3%
Isotopes
Points
% of total points 74.3
1
Zach Ertz
TE
20.8
6.85
28%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
19.5
15.78
26.2%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
15
5.53
20.2%
4
AJ Dillon
RB
9.7
13.47
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jonathan Taylor had a 23-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard run for The Minor Prophets, while Darnell Mooney had a 60-yard touchdown catch, helping The Minor Prophets to a 109.00-29.20 lead.

Points By Position

  The Minor Prophets   Isotopes

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. The Minor Prophets scored more in this matchup (136.04) than their season average (101.33).
The Minor Prophets are looking unstoppable, winning eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Isotopes need some help then, averaging just 89.35 versus The Minor Prophets's 101.33.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The Minor Prophets (9-2) have a better record than Isotopes (5-6).
Even the machines think The Minor Prophets have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (102.94) than Isotopes (93.52).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. The Minor Prophets has left fewer points on the bench this season (326.38) than Isotopes (447.72).
The Minor Prophets don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Isotopes (6 vs 3).
The Minor Prophets don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Isotopes (0 vs 1).
The Minor Prophets should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Isotopes (6 vs 5).
By position, The Minor Prophets have outscored Isotopes at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
The Minor Prophets don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
The starters for The Minor Prophets had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Isotopes (0).
Time to rest the starters for The Minor Prophets. They've clinched a playoff spot while Isotopes are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Isotopes this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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