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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Rhode Island Reds
4-7 326.7
332.32
 
VS
proj
Omaha Orangatans
277.7 9-2
299.03

Rhode Island Reds overcome starter's goose egg, defeat Omaha Orangatans, 326.7-277.7

Both teams were frustrated by starters who put up goose eggs, but Rhode Island Reds were able to persevere and earn the win, earning a 326.7-277.7 victory over Omaha Orangatans. Omaha Orangatans earned a 44.0-point lead on Thursday, but Rhode Island Reds held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Atlanta Falcons defense (64.6 points) and Tony Pollard (61.4). Justin Fields (153 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 85 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Russell Wilson (247 Pass Yds) led the way for Omaha Orangatans in the loss. This marks the first time this season Rhode Island Reds have gotten the best of Omaha Orangatans, after falling 392.5-363.15 in their last matchup. Rhode Island Reds (4-7) will look to keep it rolling against Jersey Generals, while Omaha Orangatans (9-2) will try to get some positive momentum against Fort Worth Gunslingers.

Matchup Timeline

  Rhode Island Reds   Omaha Orangatans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Maher (4-4 FG, 60 long, 4-4 XP) scored 23 points against the Vikings in Week 11. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.74-point projection and was much higher than his 7.84-point season scoring average. Maher ranks #83 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Brett Maher

Top Player Comparison

Rhode Island Reds
Points
% of total points 326.7
1
The Atlanta Falcons defense
DEF
64.6
31.05
19.8%
2
Tony Pollard
RB
61.4
27.29
18.8%
3
Travis Kelce
TE
43.5
23.52
13.3%
4
Taylor Heinicke
QB
35.5
48.6
10.9%
Omaha Orangatans
Points
% of total points 277.7
1
Justin Fields
QB
57.4
51.53
20.7%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
44.4
58.25
16%
3
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
44
26.95
15.8%
4
Najee Harris
RB
41.6
21.19
15%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Younghoe Koo had a 53-yard field goal for Omaha Orangatans, who trailed 162.3-162.1 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Brett Maher had a 60-yard field goal and a 53-yard field goal for Rhode Island Reds, while Tony Pollard had a 68-yard touchdown catch and a 30-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 283.2-256.4 lead for Rhode Island Reds.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 32-yard touchdown catch for Rhode Island Reds, helping the team to a 326.7-256.4 lead.

Points By Position

  Rhode Island Reds   Omaha Orangatans

StatSmack

Well, there’s one stat in favor of Omaha Orangatans - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Rhode Island Reds (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Rhode Island Reds have outscored Omaha Orangatans at WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for Rhode Island Reds had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Omaha Orangatans (1).
Don't worry Omaha Orangatans, 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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