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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Magic Michael
5-6 102.3
143.45
 
VS
proj
Packer backer
31 4-7
43.69

Magic Michael knock off Packer backer, 102.3-31.0

Despite similar records, Magic Michael held a substantial season point advantage over Packer backer coming into this one (1,401-1,074), and they lived up to their reputation with a hard-fought win, earning a 102.3-31.0 victory. Magic Michael never trailed in this one after earning a 5.5-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Joe Mixon (14.2 points) and Matt Prater (10). Larry Fitzgerald (16.3 points) and Tevin Coleman (11.5) carried the flag for Packer backer in the loss. This marks the first time this season Magic Michael have beaten Packer backer, after falling 148.08-147.54 in their last matchup. Magic Michael (5-6) will look to keep it rolling against OBJYN, while Packer backer (4-7) meet Tom's Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Magic Michael   Packer backer

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Going up against the Panthers in Week 11, Prater made both of his FG attempts. In doing so, he put up 10 points to scored 5.6% higher than his 9.47-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Magic Michael this week. Prater will play the Bears next week.
Matt Prater

Top Player Comparison

Magic Michael
Points
% of total points 102.3
1
Michael Thomas
WR
19.2
25.35
18.8%
2
Mitchell Trubisky
QB
16.9
19.44
16.5%
3
David Johnson
RB
16.4
20.06
16%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
15.6
21
15.2%
Packer backer
Points
% of total points 31
1
Larry Fitzgerald
WR
16.3
13.42
52.6%
2
Tevin Coleman
RB
11.5
14
37.1%
3
Austin Hooper
TE
6.7
10.17
21.6%
4
Ty Montgomery
RB
0.5
2.05
1.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Matt Prater had a 54-yard field goal for Magic Michael to contribute to a 24.2-18.7 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Michael Thomas had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Magic Michael, while David Johnson had a 53-yard run to contribute to a 63.8-31.0 lead for Magic Michael.

Points By Position

  Magic Michael   Packer backer

StatSmack

Packer backer would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Magic Michael are doing a better job of that, averaging 127.32 versus Packer backer's 97.61.
Even the computers think Magic Michael have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (133.83) than Packer backer (100.29).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Packer backer has left more points on the bench this season (720.92) than Magic Michael (449.3).
Magic Michael don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Packer backer (4 vs 1).
Magic Michael have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Packer backer (41 vs 31).
By position, Magic Michael have outscored Packer backer at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Magic Michael don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 7 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Magic Michael had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Packer backer (0).
Magic Michael came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (3) than Packer backer (1).
Hey Packer backer, 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

Magic Michael
Spotting mismatches is a huge key to success in football. Thanks to stellar performances by Michael Thomas and Adam Thielen, our squad really took that to heart this past week. We doubled up Packer backer at wide receiver (34.8 points to 16.3). Thomas had 92 receiving yards while Thielen chipped in with 66 yards.
Packer backer
Hey, it's possible that Packer backer may be a better GM in real football than in fantasy. Accumulating just four targets combined in Week 11, their two wide receivers apparently did a superb job blocking downfield and running decoy routes.