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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
LVR
8-3 118.6
112.55
 
VS
proj
Ghostbusters
103.54 3-8
111.37

LVR overcome negative points, beat Ghostbusters, 118.60-103.54

Both teams were impeded by starters who put up negative or 0 points, but LVR were able to persevere and earn the win, earning a 118.60-103.54 victory over Ghostbusters. Ghostbusters nabbed a 3.50-point lead on Thursday, but LVR held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Aaron Rodgers (385 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds) and Terry McLaurin (5 Rec, 103 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). D'Andre Swift (136 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Dalvin Cook (86 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 29 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Ghostbusters in the loss. This marks the second time this season LVR have taken down Ghostbusters, after winning 176.9-95.68 in their last matchup. LVR (8-3) will look to keep it rolling against Larry's Team, while Ghostbusters (3-8) take on J-Dawgs Cowboyz in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  LVR   Ghostbusters

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 385 yards and 4 touchdowns and running for 21 yards against the Vikings, Rodgers recorded 33.5 points this week. His scoring output was 61.4% more than his 20.75-point projection and was much higher than his 18.41-point season scoring average. Rodgers ranks #11 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Rams next week.
Aaron Rodgers

Top Player Comparison

LVR
Points
% of total points 118.6
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
33.5
20.75
28.2%
2
Terry McLaurin
WR
18.8
13.15
15.9%
3
James Conner
RB
18.4
14.3
15.5%
4
DJ Moore
WR
13.5
12.04
11.4%
Ghostbusters
Points
% of total points 103.54
1
D'Andre Swift
RB
21.1
14.26
20.4%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
21
17.28
20.3%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
16.6
12.38
16%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
16.3
15.78
15.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was LVR who took the lead, 91.60-88.50. For LVR, Aaron Rodgers had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass. D'Andre Swift made the highlight reel for Ghostbusters with a 57-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  LVR   Ghostbusters

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Ghostbusters, LVR averaged more points (147.75) than they usually score (126.68).
We heard scoring helps you win. LVR are doing a better job of that, averaging 126.68 versus Ghostbusters's 108.24.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. LVR (8-3) have a better record than Ghostbusters (3-8).
Even the machines think LVR have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (129.74) than Ghostbusters (117.09).
LVR don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ghostbusters (6 vs 1).
LVR should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Ghostbusters (7 vs 3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Ghostbusters - they’ve made more transactions (1) than LVR (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, LVR have outscored Ghostbusters at WR, TE, and K this season.
LVR don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
The starters for LVR had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Ghostbusters (1).
Hey Ghostbusters, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

LVR
LVR (8-3) will face Larry's Team (6-5) in Week 12. LVR can't rely on another 18.4 points out of James Conner, who has a bye in Week 12. Larry's Team won't have Tyreek Hill. When it comes to scoring production, these two squads have posted similar results recently. LVR have put up 109.79 points per game over the last three weeks, while Larry's Team have averaged 108.42 per outing over that same stretch.
Ghostbusters
Looking ahead to Week 12, Ghostbusters (3-8, ninth-place) will try to get back on track against J-Dawgs Cowboyz (4-7, eighth-place). 11 weeks into the season, Ghostbusters are ranked seventh in points scored, while J-Dawgs Cowboyz have posted the eighth-highest point total in Yahoo Public 54288 league. Over the last three weeks, Ghostbusters has scored 114.18 points per game, while J-Dawgs Cowboyz has averaged only 84.36 per contest.