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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Soaring Seagulls
8-3 249
252.06
 
VS
proj
Baboons
229 4-7
241.88

Soaring Seagulls come back to hand Baboons fifth straight loss, 249-229

Soaring Seagulls staged a comeback for a 249-229 victory to hand Baboons their fifth consecutive loss. Soaring Seagulls trailed 225-215 heading into Monday night, but the team made a run behind Mike Evans (20 points) and Saquon Barkley (11). Kirk Cousins (58 points) and D'Andre Swift (27) led the charge for Baboons in the loss. This marks the second time this season Soaring Seagulls have knocked off Baboons, after winning 206.5-195.5 in their last matchup. Soaring Seagulls (8-3) will look to get another win against OTF Markus, while Baboons (4-7) face Splooge Drenched BJ Queens in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Soaring Seagulls   Baboons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Colts defense (15 Pts Allowed, 307 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 12 points in a 41-15 win over the Bills in Week 11. They tripled their 4-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. The Colts defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
The Indianapolis Colts defense

Top Player Comparison

Soaring Seagulls
Points
% of total points 249
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
41
17.3
16.5%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
39
42.6
15.7%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
24
48.45
9.6%
4
Jaylen Waddle
WR
21
14.5
8.4%
Baboons
Points
% of total points 229
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
58
41.49
25.3%
2
D'Andre Swift
RB
27
15.2
11.8%
3
Darren Waller
TE
23
14.03
10%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
20
42.94
8.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Nick Folk had a 53-yard field goal for Soaring Seagulls, helping to give the team a 16-0 lead.
Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Baboons boasted a 174-163 lead. Justin Jefferson had a 23-yard touchdown catch and a 56-yard catch for Soaring Seagulls, while Ryan Tannehill had a 46-yard pass. Meanwhile, Kirk Cousins had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 56-yard pass for Baboons, while D'Andre Swift had a 57-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Late
Harrison Butker had a 53-yard field goal for Baboons, helping the team to a 225-199 lead.

Points By Position

  Soaring Seagulls   Baboons

StatSmack

You're not even getting their "A" game. Soaring Seagulls have a winning record vs Baboons this season despite scoring less against them on average (227.75) than their average (248.64).
Baboons are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last five matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Baboons need some help then, averaging just 224.45 versus Soaring Seagulls's 248.64.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Soaring Seagulls (8-3) have a better record than Baboons (4-7).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Baboons has left more points on the bench this season (700) than Soaring Seagulls (479).
Soaring Seagulls don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Baboons (1 vs 0).
Soaring Seagulls see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Baboons (0).
Soaring Seagulls are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Baboons (0 vs 1).
Soaring Seagulls should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Baboons (7 vs 3).
Soaring Seagulls have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Baboons (73 vs 59).
Baboons have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Soaring Seagulls (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Soaring Seagulls have outscored Baboons at QB, WR, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Soaring Seagulls has a higher average scoring margin (20) than Baboons this season (-8).
The starters for Soaring Seagulls had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Baboons (5).
Time to rest the starters for Soaring Seagulls. They've clinched a playoff spot while Baboons are currently on the outside looking in.
Soaring Seagulls was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Baboons (1).
Don't worry Baboons, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Soaring Seagulls
Week 12 features two teams heading in different directions, as Soaring Seagulls (8-3) enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their upcoming opposition (OTF Markus, 2-9), have now dropped two straight. After 11 weeks of action, Soaring Seagulls are ranked third in points scored, while OTF Markus have posted the lowest point total in THE LEAGUE (XIV). Over the last three weeks, Soaring Seagulls have put up 252.83 points per game, while OTF Markus have averaged just 166 per contest.
Baboons
One losing streak will conclude in Week 12 as seventh-place Baboons have now lost five games in a row while their opponent, Splooge Drenched BJ Queens, have dropped four straight. Baboons might have to shuffle the deck a bit with Tyreek Hill and Harrison Butker out on bye next week. After 11 weeks of action, Baboons have accumulated the seventh-most points in the league while Splooge Drenched BJ Queens (and their 218 points per game) are ranked ninth.