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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Vegas Bound
3-7 140.95
124.2
 
VS
proj
MoFoS
137.5 9-1
114.16

Vegas Bound beat expectations, knock off MoFoS in 140.95-137.50 battle

Both teams stepped up and exceeded expectations, but Vegas Bound knocked off MoFoS. Predicted to triumph by a score of 124.20-114.16, Vegas Bound squeaked by for a 140.95-137.50 win over MoFoS. MoFoS had a chance to come from behind on Monday night, but they fell short. Vegas Bound led 140.95-137.50 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite points from on Monday night for MoFoS. Vegas Bound were led by the Washington Commanders defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 148 yards, and intercepted 2 passes for 30 points, and Marcus Mariota, who passed for 131 yards , ran for 25 yards and scored 2 touchdowns (19.05 points). Vegas Bound (3-7) will look to sustain their momentum against B E A S T, while MoFoS (9-1) take on #21SAVAGE in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Vegas Bound   MoFoS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Commanders defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 30 points against their 17.21-point projection. During a 23-10 win over the Texans, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 148 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Commanders defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Falcons next week.
The Washington Commanders defense

Top Player Comparison

Vegas Bound
Points
% of total points 140.95
1
The Washington Commanders defense
DEF
30
17.21
21.3%
2
Marcus Mariota
QB
19.05
19.23
13.5%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
17.7
12.94
12.6%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
14
14.73
9.9%
MoFoS
Points
% of total points 137.5
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
31
18.4
22.5%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
25.4
18.59
18.5%
3
Christian Watson
WR
21.1
11.15
15.3%
4
Evan McPherson
K
17
8.88
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Derrick Henry had a 42-yard catch for MoFoS, helping give MoFoS a 46.50-17.90 lead.
Sunday Early
Brandin Cooks had a 41-yard catch for Vegas Bound to contribute to a 114.95-112.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Vegas Bound became the proud owner of a 140.95-137.50 lead. For Vegas Bound, Daniel Carlson had a 57-yard field goal and a 52-yard field goal. Evan McPherson made the highlight reel for MoFoS with a 54-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Vegas Bound   MoFoS

StatSmack

Vegas Bound must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (140.95) than their season average (130.77).
By position, Vegas Bound have outscored MoFoS at K this season.
The starters for Vegas Bound had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for MoFoS (2).
There's not much good to say about MoFoS this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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