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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
VOL 4 LIFE
7-4 145.34
115.02
 
VS
proj
Smooth Criminal
110.54 5-6
118.34

VOL 4 LIFE brush off predictions, earn win against Smooth Criminal in 145.34-110.54 drubbing

VOL 4 LIFE showed up and outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 145.34-110.54 victory over Smooth Criminal, who fell short of projections. VOL 4 LIFE got out to a 24.36-point lead on Thursday behind Derrick Henry and never let it go. Davante Adams (7 Rec, 141 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Dak Prescott (276 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds) were the leaders for Smooth Criminal in defeat. VOL 4 LIFE (7-4) will look to maintain their momentum against The Roach Clip, while Smooth Criminal (5-6) will try to right the ship against Death Proof.

Matchup Timeline

  VOL 4 LIFE   Smooth Criminal

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 5.6 points, the Cowboys defense nearly tripled that amount by scoring 16 points in a 40-3 win over the Vikings. They allowed only 3 points, surrendered 183 yards, and forced a fumble to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on VOL 4 LIFE this week. The Cowboys will battle the Giants in Week 12.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

VOL 4 LIFE
Points
% of total points 145.34
1
Tony Pollard
RB
33.9
11.78
23.3%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
24.36
17.79
16.8%
3
George Kittle
TE
22.4
9.66
15.4%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
16
5.6
11%
Smooth Criminal
Points
% of total points 110.54
1
Davante Adams
WR
29.6
15.61
26.8%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
20.64
19.13
18.7%
3
Antonio Gibson
RB
11.8
9.95
10.7%
4
Darnell Mooney
WR
10.9
8.99
9.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Derrick Henry had a 42-yard catch for VOL 4 LIFE, helping to give the team a 24.36-0.00 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was VOL 4 LIFE who took the lead, 108.94-100.64. For VOL 4 LIFE, Tony Pollard had a 68-yard touchdown catch and a 30-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott had a 68-yard touchdown pass and a 30-yard touchdown pass for Smooth Criminal, while Davante Adams had a 35-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday night, but it was VOL 4 LIFE who claimed the lead, 122.94-110.54. For VOL 4 LIFE, Harrison Butker had a 52-yard field goal. Keenan Allen made the highlight reel for Smooth Criminal with a 46-yard catch.
Monday
George Kittle had a 39-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown catch for VOL 4 LIFE during Monday Night Football, helping to pad the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  VOL 4 LIFE   Smooth Criminal

What If

VOL 4 LIFE would have beaten nine other teams besides Smooth Criminal this week.
Smooth Criminal would have lost to four other teams besides VOL 4 LIFE this week.
If VOL 4 LIFE played Smooth Criminal every week this season, they'd be 7-4.
Last week, Smooth Criminal would have beaten VOL 4 LIFE 128.6-86.
VOL 4 LIFE would be 4-6 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Smooth Criminal.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as VOL 4 LIFE, Smooth Criminal would be 5-5.
If VOL 4 LIFE had played every team in the league each week, they would be 59-62.
If they played every team every week, Smooth Criminal would be 62-59.

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