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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Mark (XFL News Hub)
8-3 159.32
158.79
 
VS
proj
Ultimate Badasses
158.54 3-8
152.57

Despite top scorer Garoppolo, Ultimate Badasses fall to Mark (XFL News Hub) in 159.32-158.54 nailbiter

Ultimate Badasses had the top scorer in the matchup with QB Jimmy Garoppolo posting 54.92 points, the third-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Mark (XFL News Hub), who squeaked by for a 159.32-158.54 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Mark (XFL News Hub) led 159.32-103.62 heading into Monday night. Ultimate Badasses came roaring back behind Jimmy Garoppolo, who passed for 228 yards and 4 touchdowns for 54.92 points. Mark (XFL News Hub) were led by Brett Maher (4-4 FG, 60 long, 4-4 XP) and Tyler Bass (6-6 FG, 56 long, 1-1 XP). This marks the second time this season Mark (XFL News Hub) have taken down Ultimate Badasses, after winning 139.1-123.5 in their last matchup. Mark (XFL News Hub) (8-3) will look to keep it rolling against Brian McDougall, while Ultimate Badasses (3-8) meet Red Storm in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Mark (XFL News Hub)   Ultimate Badasses

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 4 of his FG attempts against the Vikings, Maher registered 38 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 11.4-point projection and was much higher than his 16.17-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

Mark (XFL News Hub)
Points
% of total points 159.32
1
Brett Maher
K
38
11.4
23.9%
2
Tyler Bass
K
29
14.84
18.2%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
25.02
39.45
15.7%
4
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
25
10.48
15.7%
Ultimate Badasses
Points
% of total points 158.54
1
Jimmy Garoppolo
QB
54.92
35.98
34.6%
2
Daniel Jones
QB
45.1
35.75
28.4%
3
Tee Higgins
WR
14.92
10.9
9.4%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
14
12.64
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyler Bass had a 56-yard field goal for Mark (XFL News Hub), who trailed 85.82-37.52 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Brett Maher had a 60-yard field goal and a 53-yard field goal for Mark (XFL News Hub), while Josh Jacobs had a 43-yard catch, contributing to a 159.32-103.62 lead for Mark (XFL News Hub).
Monday
Jimmy Garoppolo had a 39-yard touchdown pass and a 32-yard touchdown pass for Ultimate Badasses.

Points By Position

  Mark (XFL News Hub)   Ultimate Badasses

StatSmack

Ultimate Badasses have a losing record against Mark (XFL News Hub) this season, with a record of 1-2.
We heard scoring helps you win. Ultimate Badasses need some help then, averaging just 145.82 versus Mark (XFL News Hub)'s 157.44.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Mark (XFL News Hub) (8-3) have a better record than Ultimate Badasses (3-8).
Even the machines think Mark (XFL News Hub) have better players. Their projected average points is higher (169.64) than Ultimate Badasses (160.64).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Ultimate Badasses has left more points on the bench this season (479.36) than Mark (XFL News Hub) (403.12).
Mark (XFL News Hub) don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ultimate Badasses (2 vs 1).
Mark (XFL News Hub) are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Ultimate Badasses (3).
Mark (XFL News Hub) don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Ultimate Badasses (0 vs 3).
Mark (XFL News Hub) should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Ultimate Badasses (4 vs 3).
Mark (XFL News Hub) have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Ultimate Badasses (49 vs 39).
Ultimate Badasses have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Mark (XFL News Hub) (2) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Mark (XFL News Hub) have outscored Ultimate Badasses at TE and K this season.
Mark (XFL News Hub) don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Mark (XFL News Hub) had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Ultimate Badasses (2).
Hey Ultimate Badasses, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Mark (XFL News Hub)
Getting the win is most important, Mark (XFL News Hub), but we've also identified one spot where we can get better as a team. Our quarterbacks were severely outmatched this past week. Our two signal-callers combined for only 34.52 points in Week 11, and the QBs for Ultimate Badasses nearly tripled us up with a score of 100.02. Let's work overtime to get on the same page with our receivers this week!
Ultimate Badasses
Daniel Jones threw two interceptions and just one touchdown? Thanksgiving may be upon us, but we're having a lot of trouble giving thanks for that sort of performance.