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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Nightmares
7-4 163.1
128.46
 
VS
proj
FDC Chiefs
107.65 3-8
125.62

Nightmares top expectations, earn win over FDC Chiefs in 163.10-107.65 landslide

Nightmares rose to the occasion, cruising to a 163.10-107.65 victory over FDC Chiefs, who fell short of projections. FDC Chiefs got out to a 17.40-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Nightmares after that. They were led by Jalen Hurts (147 Pass Yds, 69 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling (4 Rec, 123 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Justin Jefferson (37.2 points) and DeAndre Carter (12.55) led the way for FDC Chiefs in defeat. Nightmares (7-4) will look to sustain their momentum against Team Tadlock, while FDC Chiefs (3-8) will attempt to right the ship against Boomtown Brawlers.

Matchup Timeline

  Nightmares   FDC Chiefs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 4 passes for 123 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings, Valdes-Scantling tallied 22.3 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.6-point projection and was much higher than his 4.63-point season scoring average. Valdes-Scantling will face the Rams next week.
Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Top Player Comparison

Nightmares
Points
% of total points 163.1
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
32.25
24.05
19.8%
2
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
WR
22.3
9.6
13.7%
3
Mike Williams
WR
20.7
14.4
12.7%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
18.3
19.4
11.2%
FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 107.65
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
37.2
17.61
34.6%
2
DeAndre Carter
WR
12.55
7.77
11.7%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
12.5
25.72
11.6%
4
Kendrick Bourne
WR
8.9
7.35
8.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was Nightmares who grabbed the lead, 120.45-91.65. Jalen Hurts had a 24-yard touchdown run for Nightmares, while Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a 75-yard touchdown catch. Justin Jefferson made the highlight reel for FDC Chiefs with a 23-yard touchdown catch and a 56-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Mike Williams had a 53-yard touchdown catch for Nightmares, contributing to a 152.10-107.65 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Nightmares   FDC Chiefs

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Nightmares scored more in this matchup (163.1) than their season average (140.37).
We heard scoring helps you win. Nightmares are doing a better job of that, averaging 140.37 versus FDC Chiefs's 126.74.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Nightmares (7-4) have a better record than FDC Chiefs (3-8).
Once Nightmares put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than FDC Chiefs (6 vs 1).
Nightmares see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than FDC Chiefs (0).
Nightmares don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than FDC Chiefs (0 vs 1).
Nightmares should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than FDC Chiefs (8 vs 0).
Nightmares have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than FDC Chiefs (53 vs 40).
FDC Chiefs have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Nightmares (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Nightmares have outscored FDC Chiefs at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Nightmares has a higher average scoring margin (21) than FDC Chiefs this season (-13).
The starters for Nightmares had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for FDC Chiefs (3).
Hey FDC Chiefs, 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

Nightmares
Week 12 features a pair of squads heading in opposite directions, as Nightmares (7-4) head into Week 12 on a two-game winning streak, while their opponent (Team Tadlock, 0-11), have recorded 11 consecutive losses. 11 weeks into the season, Nightmares are ranked sixth in points scored, while Team Tadlock have posted the lowest point total in OklahomIraqis League PFC.
FDC Chiefs
Something will have to give next week as FDC Chiefs and Boomtown Brawlers are scheduled to face off, with both teams now on two-game losing streaks. Each side has a couple of players with byes next week, as Rondale Moore and Chase Edmonds are off for FDC Chiefs and Zach Ertz and A.J. Green for Boomtown Brawlers.