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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Three Yellow Dogs
10-1 402.78
420.01
 
VS
proj
Gridiron Warrior
300.44 7-4
304.71

Three Yellow Dogs top Gridiron Warrior for third straight win, 402.78-300.44

Three Yellow Dogs extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought win over Gridiron Warrior, earning a 402.78-300.44 victory. Three Yellow Dogs never trailed in this one after nabbing a 34.80-point lead on Thursday behind Aaron Jones (28 points) and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (6.8). Matthew Wright (3-3 FG, 42 long, 3-3 XP) and Younghoe Koo (2-2 FG, 53 long, 3-3 XP) led the charge for Gridiron Warrior in the loss. Three Yellow Dogs (10-1) will look to maintain their winning ways against BTR's Dazzling Team, while Gridiron Warrior (7-4) will take on Kush's Slam-Dunk Team in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Three Yellow Dogs   Gridiron Warrior

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 3 points, surrendering 205 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Panthers, the Ravens defense put up 58 points this week. Their scoring output was 52.8% more than their 37.96-point projection and was much higher than their 29-point season scoring average. The Ravens defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Three Yellow Dogs
Points
% of total points 402.78
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
58
37.96
14.4%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
37.2
40.96
9.2%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
34
35.26
8.4%
4
Daniel Carlson
K
32
21.66
7.9%
Gridiron Warrior
Points
% of total points 300.44
1
Matthew Wright
K
33
17.17
11%
2
Younghoe Koo
K
33
22.28
11%
3
George Kittle
TE
32.4
17.14
10.8%
4
Demarcus Robinson
WR
30.8
10.76
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Three Yellow Dogs emerged with a 248.48-185.94 lead. For Three Yellow Dogs, Chase McLaughlin had a 51-yard field goal. Younghoe Koo made the highlight reel for Gridiron Warrior with a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Daniel Carlson had a 57-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal for Three Yellow Dogs, contributing to a 290.58-218.94 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Justin Herbert linked up with Keenan Allen for a 46-yard pass for Three Yellow Dogs. Herbert also lit up the scoreboard with a 50-yard touchdown pass, helping Three Yellow Dogs to a 374.68-218.94 lead.
Monday
George Kittle had a 39-yard touchdown catch and a 32-yard touchdown catch for Gridiron Warrior.

Points By Position

  Three Yellow Dogs   Gridiron Warrior

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Three Yellow Dogs scored fewer points in this one (402.78) than their season average of 440.7.
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Three Yellow Dogs have won three straight weeks, while Gridiron Warrior have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Three Yellow Dogs are doing a better job of that, averaging 440.7 versus Gridiron Warrior's 354.62.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Three Yellow Dogs (10-1) have a better record than Gridiron Warrior (7-4).
Even the machines think Three Yellow Dogs have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (450.47) than Gridiron Warrior (343.84).
Three Yellow Dogs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Gridiron Warrior (3 vs 1).
By position, Three Yellow Dogs have outscored Gridiron Warrior at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Three Yellow Dogs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 101 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Three Yellow Dogs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Gridiron Warrior (3).
Three Yellow Dogs are in the playoffs. Gridiron Warrior are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Gridiron Warrior, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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