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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
New England Patriots
9-2 61
37.09
 
VS
proj
Phi Eagles (TS)
52 6-4-1
28.58

New England Patriots come back to knock off Phi Eagles (TS) for fifth straight win, 61-52

New England Patriots extended their win streak to five games with a come-from-behind win over Phi Eagles (TS), staging an impressive comeback for a 61-52 victory. Despite trailing 52-50 heading into Sunday night, New England Patriots came storming back behind Justin Herbert (11 points). Jalen Hurts (19 points) and Justin Tucker (10) were the leading performers for Phi Eagles (TS) in the loss. New England Patriots (9-2) will look to keep it rolling against New Orleans Saints, while Phi Eagles (TS) (6-4-1) try to get back in the win column against Hou Texans (GA).

Matchup Timeline

  New England Patriots   Phi Eagles (TS)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 22 points against their 7.19-point projection. During a 25-0 win over the Falcons, they didn't allow any points, surrendered 165 yards, and intercepted 4 passes. The Patriots defense ranks #63 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

New England Patriots
Points
% of total points 61
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
22
7.19
36.1%
2
Nick Folk
K
13
8.59
21.3%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
11
7.44
18%
4
Justin Jefferson
WR
8
3.08
13.1%
Phi Eagles (TS)
Points
% of total points 52
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
19
6.58
36.5%
2
Justin Tucker
K
10
8.15
19.2%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
7
1.11
13.5%
4
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
7
6.71
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Nick Folk had a 53-yard field goal for New England Patriots, contributing to a 35-0 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was New England Patriots who owned the lead, 49-45. For New England Patriots, Justin Jefferson had a 23-yard touchdown catch and a 56-yard catch. Jalen Hurts made the highlight reel for Phi Eagles (TS) with a 24-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert had a 53-yard touchdown pass for New England Patriots to contribute to a 61-52 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  New England Patriots   Phi Eagles (TS)

Game Notes

More than half (5 of the 8) of the starters on New England Patriots exceeded their projected point totals.
Phi Eagles (TS) lost despite six of their eight starters scoring higher than their projected points.
The final outcome could've looked differently, as New England Patriots had two starters score zero points, while Phi Eagles (TS) had one.
Each team recorded its highest scoring output of the year.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
This matchup showcased the week's two highest-scoring teams.
The 61 points scored by New England Patriots are the most in the league this year.
This loss concludes a five-game winning streak for Phi Eagles (TS).
Not only did New England Patriots earn the W, but they also covered the 8.51-point projected margin of victory.
New England Patriots moves to (2-0) in comeback games this season, while Phi Eagles (TS) falls to (0-1).
A bright spot in the loss, Jalen Hurts officially put up the second-highest scoring output for any quarterback this season with 19 points.

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