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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Refrigerator Perry
6-5 183.54
180.89
 
VS
proj
Lions vs Refs
158.44 3-8
175.03

Back-and-forth battle ends with Refrigerator Perry coming back to knock off Lions vs Refs, 183.54-158.44

Well, that was thrilling! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring four lead changes, Refrigerator Perry extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind win over Lions vs Refs, coming back to earn a 183.54-158.44 victory. Refrigerator Perry trailed 158.44-151.54 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind Christian McCaffrey, who racked up 106 yards from scrimmage for 17.6 points, and James Conner, who racked up 54 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (14.4 points). Jamaal Williams (24.4 points) and Baker Mayfield (17.54) were the leaders for Lions vs Refs in defeat. Refrigerator Perry have now won four straight, improving to 6-5 on the season. Lions vs Refs fall to 3-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Refrigerator Perry   Lions vs Refs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Vikings in Week 11, the Cowboys defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 183 yards, and forced a fumble. In doing so, they put up 16 points and nearly tripled their scoring projection, the fifth-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Cowboys will battle the Giants.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Refrigerator Perry
Points
% of total points 183.54
1
Jacoby Brissett
QB
38.86
21.69
21.2%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
29.08
26.34
15.8%
3
Tyler Bass
K
23
9.52
12.5%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.6
17.62
9.6%
Lions vs Refs
Points
% of total points 158.44
1
Jamaal Williams
RB
24.4
10.83
15.4%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
17.54
18.76
11.1%
3
Jared Goff
QB
15
25.98
9.5%
4
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
15
14.48
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Lions vs Refs emerged with a 129.34-120.04 lead. Jacoby Brissett had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Refrigerator Perry, while Tyler Bass had a 56-yard field goal. Chase McLaughlin made the highlight reel for Lions vs Refs with a 51-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Refrigerator Perry   Lions vs Refs

StatSmack

Get on their level! Refrigerator Perry have won four straight weeks, while Lions vs Refs have dropped their last five.
We heard scoring helps you win. Refrigerator Perry are doing a better job of that, averaging 190.07 versus Lions vs Refs's 178.1.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Refrigerator Perry (6-5) have a better record than Lions vs Refs (3-8).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Lions vs Refs has left more points on the bench this season (733.82) than Refrigerator Perry (637.58).
Refrigerator Perry are clutch masters, with more close wins than Lions vs Refs (1 vs 0).
Refrigerator Perry should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Lions vs Refs (4 vs 3).
By position, Refrigerator Perry have outscored Lions vs Refs at QB, K, and IDP this season.
The starters for Refrigerator Perry had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Lions vs Refs (1).
Refrigerator Perry came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (5) than Lions vs Refs (1).
Don't worry Lions vs Refs, 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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