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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Psycho Wards
4-8 235.5
232.3
 
VS
proj
HowlersHK2
181.32 7-5
196.98

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, HowlersHK2 fall to Psycho Wards, 235.50-181.32

Hindered by a 0-point week from Tre'Quan Smith, HowlersHK2 were unable to overcome Psycho Wards, which earned a 235.50-181.32 victory. HowlersHK2 grabbed a 33.58-point lead on Thursday, but Psycho Wards held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Christian McCaffrey (125 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Jameis Winston (312 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 24 Rush Yds). Baker Mayfield (33.92 points) and Calvin Ridley (27.3) carried the flag for HowlersHK2 in the loss. Psycho Wards (4-8) will look to keep it rolling against Oilers, while HowlersHK2 (7-5) try to right the ship against The Circle Jerks.

Matchup Timeline

  Psycho Wards   HowlersHK2

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McCaffrey (125 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 112 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 56.2 points against the Seahawks in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 27.13-point projection and was much higher than his 25.92-point season scoring average. McCaffrey ranks #11 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Christian McCaffrey

Top Player Comparison

Psycho Wards
Points
% of total points 235.5
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
56.2
27.13
23.9%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
28.88
24.9
12.3%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
27.9
22.86
11.8%
4
T.Y. Hilton
WR
25
20.4
10.6%
HowlersHK2
Points
% of total points 181.32
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
33.92
23.37
18.7%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
27.3
13.78
15.1%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
23.76
13.09
13.1%
4
Tom Brady
QB
23.22
24.72
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Thursday, but it was HowlersHK2 who emerged with the lead, 46.02-12.44. For Psycho Wards, Matthew Stafford had a 43-yard pass. Calvin Ridley made the highlight reel for HowlersHK2 with a 50-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was Psycho Wards who emerged with the lead, 170.00-132.32. Jameis Winston had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Psycho Wards, while Christian McCaffrey had a 59-yard run. Tom Brady made the highlight reel for HowlersHK2 with a 34-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Psycho Wards to contribute to a 235.50-181.32 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Psycho Wards   HowlersHK2

StatSmack

Psycho Wards must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (235.5) than their season average (206.34).
We heard scoring helps you win. Psycho Wards are doing a better job of that, averaging 206.34 versus HowlersHK2's 193.67.
Psycho Wards should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than HowlersHK2 (6 vs 5).
By position, Psycho Wards have outscored HowlersHK2 at RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for Psycho Wards had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for HowlersHK2 (3).
Hey HowlersHK2, 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

Psycho Wards
A big key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. Not only did we double up HowlersHK2 at WR (92.7 points to 46.02), we also thoroughly dominated them at RB (78.1 to 30.8).
HowlersHK2
Luckily, Week 12's problem isn't exactly rocket science, HowlersHK2. Choosing to start Tre'Quan Smith in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?