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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Novaforce
6-5 95.38
104.52
 
VS
proj
Earth-99 StL Rams
37.2 5-6
44.25

Earth-99 StL Rams succumb to Novaforce, 95.38-37.20

There's no way around it, Earth-99 StL Rams dropped the ball, at least compared to projections, as Novaforce secured a 95.38-37.20 victory. Novaforce never trailed in this one after earning an 11.38-point lead on Thursday behind Mac Jones. Mike Evans (14.3 points) and Najee Harris (11.9) did their part for Earth-99 StL Rams in the loss. This marks the second time this season Novaforce have beaten Earth-99 StL Rams, after winning 150.8-90.32 in their last matchup. Novaforce (6-5) will look to notch another win against Owen Sixteen, while Earth-99 StL Rams (5-6) take on Captain Hindsight in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Novaforce   Earth-99 StL Rams

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Succop made all 3 of his FG attempts as the Buccaneers beat the Giants 30-10. In doing so, he put up 13 points and scored 29.6% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Novaforce this week. Next week, Succop will play the Colts.
Ryan Succop

Top Player Comparison

Novaforce
Points
% of total points 95.38
1
James Conner
RB
15.9
12.58
16.7%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
13.8
12.71
14.5%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
13.2
11.22
13.8%
4
Ryan Succop
K
13
10.03
13.6%
Earth-99 StL Rams
Points
% of total points 37.2
1
Mike Evans
WR
14.3
13.19
38.4%
2
Najee Harris
RB
11.9
16.5
32%
3
Tyreek Hill
WR
11
14.56
29.6%
4
%

Points By Position

  Novaforce   Earth-99 StL Rams

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Earth-99 StL Rams, Novaforce averaged more points (123.09) than they usually score (99.35).
We heard scoring helps you win. Earth-99 StL Rams need some help then, averaging just 89.02 versus Novaforce's 99.35.
Even the machines think Novaforce have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (109.99) than Earth-99 StL Rams (90.37).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Novaforce has left fewer points on the bench this season (442.06) than Earth-99 StL Rams (564.5).
Novaforce don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Earth-99 StL Rams (5 vs 1).
Novaforce don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Earth-99 StL Rams (0 vs 1).
By position, Novaforce have outscored Earth-99 StL Rams at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Novaforce don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 11 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry Earth-99 StL Rams, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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