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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
GREEN LEGION
8-3 339.78
411.4
 
VS
proj
Beefy Legends
283.4 0-11
292.61

Back-and-forth battle ends with GREEN LEGION knocking off Beefy Legends, 339.78-283.40

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, GREEN LEGION earned a 339.78-283.40 victory to hand Beefy Legends their 11th straight loss to open the season. GREEN LEGION were led by Patrick Mahomes (329 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 23 Rush Yds) and Darius Slayton (5 Rec, 86 Rec Yds), while Amari Cooper (8 Rec, 113 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and David Montgomery (67 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 54 Rec Yds) led the way for Beefy Legends in the loss. This marks the second time this season GREEN LEGION have gotten the best of Beefy Legends, after winning 537-318.84 in their last matchup. GREEN LEGION (8-3) will look to sustain their momentum against Last Man Standing, while Beefy Legends (0-11) will try to get back on track against KayCee Chiefs.

Matchup Timeline

  GREEN LEGION   Beefy Legends

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 10 points, surrendering 148 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Texans, the Commanders defense recorded 23.67 points this week. Their scoring output was 84.3% more than their 12.84-point projection and was higher than their 16.54-point season scoring average. The Commanders defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Falcons next week.
The Washington Commanders defense

Top Player Comparison

GREEN LEGION
Points
% of total points 339.78
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
53.99
63.92
15.9%
2
Darius Slayton
WR
35.2
25.85
10.4%
3
Josh Allen
QB
35.05
64.62
10.3%
4
Mark Andrews
TE
30.6
35.87
9%
Beefy Legends
Points
% of total points 283.4
1
Amari Cooper
WR
64.6
29.17
22.8%
2
David Montgomery
RB
56.97
46.13
20.1%
3
Kenny Pickett
QB
44.93
40.51
15.9%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
26
46.98
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Amari Cooper had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Beefy Legends, while Matt Gay had a 58-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 205.99-171.47 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Kenny Pickett had a 24-yard touchdown pass for Beefy Legends, helping the team to a 259.40-243.69 lead.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass for GREEN LEGION, while Harrison Butker had a 52-yard field goal, contributing to a 333.28-259.40 lead for GREEN LEGION.

Points By Position

  GREEN LEGION   Beefy Legends

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. GREEN LEGION have a winning record vs Beefy Legends this season despite averaging fewer points against them (438.39) than their season average (480.44).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Beefy Legends. They've dropped their last 11 matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Beefy Legends need some help then, averaging just 292.15 versus GREEN LEGION's 480.44.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" GREEN LEGION (8-3) have a better record than Beefy Legends (0-11).
Even the computers think GREEN LEGION have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (486.75) than Beefy Legends (303.25).
GREEN LEGION don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Beefy Legends (7 vs 0).
GREEN LEGION should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Beefy Legends (5 vs 4).
GREEN LEGION have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Beefy Legends (105 vs 68).
By position, GREEN LEGION have outscored Beefy Legends at QB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
GREEN LEGION don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 125 points, second-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for GREEN LEGION. They've clinched a playoff spot while Beefy Legends are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Beefy Legends, 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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