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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Tom's Team
7-4 127.68
128.98
 
VS
proj
Instant Kamara
81.48 8-3
126.42

Instant Kamara come up short of predictions, succumb to Tom's Team in 127.68-81.48 rout

There's no way around it, Instant Kamara didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as Tom's Team rolled to a 127.68-81.48 victory. Instant Kamara pulled out to a 5.02-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Tom's Team after that. They were led by Mike Evans, who caught 6 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown for 30 points, and Aaron Rodgers, who passed for 332 yards and 2 touchdowns (21.58 points). Davante Adams (26.6 points) and Cam Newton (25.48) carried the flag for Instant Kamara in the loss. This marks the first time this season Tom's Team have beaten Instant Kamara, after falling 136.3-133.24 in their last matchup. Tom's Team (7-4) will look to keep it rolling against Packer backer, while Instant Kamara (8-3) will take on Raykins in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Tom's Team   Instant Kamara

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense (20 Pts Allowed, 268 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 15 points in a 25-20 win over the Vikings in Week 11. They more-than-doubled their 7-point projection and overachieved for the sixth time this season. The Bears defense ranks #58 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Tom's Team
Points
% of total points 127.68
1
Mike Evans
WR
30
18.13
23.5%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
21.58
20.44
16.9%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
15
7
11.7%
4
Todd Gurley II
RB
12.4
29.07
9.7%
Instant Kamara
Points
% of total points 81.48
1
Davante Adams
WR
26.6
19.07
32.6%
2
Cam Newton
QB
25.48
23.55
31.3%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
17.8
23.31
21.8%
4
T.J. Yeldon
RB
5.2
5.79
6.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Thursday, but after the smoke cleared, Instant Kamara had a 26.60-21.58 lead. For Tom's Team, Aaron Rodgers had a 54-yard touchdown pass and a 24-yard touchdown pass. Davante Adams made the highlight reel for Instant Kamara with a 57-yard catch and a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Tom's Team who grabbed the lead, 79.18-58.28. Mike Evans had a 41-yard touchdown catch for Tom's Team, while Justin Tucker had a 56-yard field goal. Cam Newton made the highlight reel for Instant Kamara with a 82-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but after all the points were tallied, Tom's Team boasted a 100.28-79.58 lead. For Tom's Team, Jared Cook had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Alvin Kamara made the highlight reel for Instant Kamara with a 37-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Tom's Team   Instant Kamara

What If

Tom's Team would have beaten four other teams besides Instant Kamara this week.
Instant Kamara would have lost to six other teams besides Tom's Team this week.
If they played Instant Kamara every week, Tom's Team would be 1-10 this season.
Had they played each other last week, Instant Kamara would have topped Tom's Team 146.52-99.66.
Tom's Team would be 4-5 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Instant Kamara.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Tom's Team, Instant Kamara would be 7-2.
If Tom's Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 50-49.
If they played every team every week, Instant Kamara would be 76-23.

Next Week Preview

Tom's Team
Week 12 features two teams heading in opposite directions, as Tom's Team (7-4) enter Week 12 on a two-game unbeaten streak, while their opposition (Packer backer, 4-7), have recorded four straight losses. Tom's Team will surely miss the production of Todd Gurley II, who will be out on bye in Week 12. Over the last three weeks, Tom's Team have scored 111.7 points per game, while Packer backer have averaged just 53.54 per contest.
Instant Kamara
Looking ahead to Week 12, Instant Kamara (8-3, second-place) will try to get back on track against Raykins (3-8, 10th-place). Through 11 weeks of action, Instant Kamara are ranked second in points scored, while Raykins have scored the league's eighth-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Instant Kamara has scored 123.19 points per game, while Raykins has averaged 105.46 per contest.