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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Weapon X
7-4 123.72
98.29
 
VS
proj
Derek's Brilliant Team
120.56 7-4
117.1

Weapon X top predictions, earn win over Derek's Brilliant Team in 123.72-120.56 struggle

Weapon X outperformed expectations, eking out a 123.72-120.56 victory over Derek's Brilliant Team. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Weapon X led 123.72-98.16 heading into Monday night. Derek's Brilliant Team made it interesting behind George Kittle (22.4 points). Jamaal Williams (64 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and Justin Fields (153 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 85 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) led the way for Weapon X in the win. This marks the second time this season Weapon X have taken down Derek's Brilliant Team, after winning 105.78-93.8 in their last matchup. Weapon X (7-4) will look to sustain their winning ways against Umpire's Unreal Team, while Derek's Brilliant Team (7-4) will take on Kemp's First-Class Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Weapon X   Derek's Brilliant Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Williams scored 24.4 points in a 31-18 win over the Giants to more-than-double his 10.19-point projection. He ran for 64 yards and 3 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Weapon X this week. Next week, Williams will square off against the Bills.
Jamaal Williams

Top Player Comparison

Weapon X
Points
% of total points 123.72
1
Jamaal Williams
RB
24.4
10.19
19.7%
2
Justin Fields
QB
23.62
19.67
19.1%
3
Chris Olave
WR
18.7
10.64
15.1%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
14.9
14.69
12%
Derek's Brilliant Team
Points
% of total points 120.56
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
27.46
23.97
22.8%
2
George Kittle
TE
22.4
9.66
18.6%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
17.5
13.23
14.5%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
17
8.6
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Chris Olave had a 53-yard touchdown catch for Weapon X, helping the team to a 106.22-48.40 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Weapon X owned a 123.72-70.70 lead. For Weapon X, Daniel Carlson had a 57-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal. Josh Jacobs made the highlight reel for Derek's Brilliant Team with a 43-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for Derek's Brilliant Team, who trailed 123.72-98.16 after Sunday night.
Monday
George Kittle had a 39-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown catch for Derek's Brilliant Team.

Points By Position

  Weapon X   Derek's Brilliant Team

Game Notes

Weapon X had six of their nine starters score higher than their projected point totals.
Despite five of their nine starters exceeding their projected points, Derek's Brilliant Team lost.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
The matchup's 3.16-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
This defeat concludes a four-match unbeaten streak for Derek's Brilliant Team.
In close games this season, Weapon X moves to (1-0), while Derek's Brilliant Team falls to (0-1).
For Derek's Brilliant Team, Patrick Mahomes put up 27.46 points, the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

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