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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
The Brees Connection
7-4 293.5
239.32
 
VS
proj
Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts
224 4-7
255.39

The Brees Connection knock off Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts for third straight win, 293.5-224.0

The Brees Connection extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts, securing a 293.5-224.0 victory. Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts earned a 7.0-point lead on Thursday, but The Brees Connection held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Justin Herbert, who passed for 382 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 90 yards for 73 points, and Austin Ekeler, who racked up 115 yards from scrimmage and scored 4 touchdowns (41 points). Jimmy Garoppolo (35 points) and Diontae Johnson (28) did their part for Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts in the loss. This marks the first time this season The Brees Connection have knocked off Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts, after falling 277.5-250 in their last matchup. The Brees Connection (7-4) will look to get another W against The Big Trubisky, while Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts (4-7) will face Are Ya Winning Son? in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  The Brees Connection   Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Valdes-Scantling (4 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 27 points in a 34-31 lost to the Vikings in Week 11. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 8.73-point projection and was much higher than his 4.82-point season scoring average. Valdes-Scantling will face the Rams next week.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Top Player Comparison

The Brees Connection
Points
% of total points 293.5
1
Justin Herbert
QB
73
47.05
24.9%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
41
17.19
14%
3
Derek Carr
QB
27
43.34
9.2%
4
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
27
8.73
9.2%
Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts
Points
% of total points 224
1
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
35
41.96
15.6%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
28
15.5
12.5%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
26
15.57
11.6%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
21
17.73
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts had a 130.0-46.5 lead. For The Brees Connection, Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 75-yard touchdown catch. Greg Joseph made the highlight reel for Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts with a 51-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 48-yard pass for Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts, helping the team to a 196.0-114.5 lead.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 53-yard touchdown pass for The Brees Connection, helping the team to a 281.5-224.0 lead.

Points By Position

  The Brees Connection   Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts

Game Notes

Eight of the 15 starters on The Brees Connection exceeded their projected point totals.
Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts had only seven of their 15 starters score higher than their projected points.
The Brees Connection won despite starting Marcus Johnson, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
The Brees Connection scored more points than their projected total, while Jim Schwartz’ Gym Shorts fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 69.5-point margin was the largest in the league this week.

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