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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Canton Thug
4-8 106.92
87.78
 
VS
proj
zhwq2002
63.2 5-7
61.12

Canton Thug earn win over zhwq2002 in 106.92-63.20 rout

Canton Thug brought their A game and outperformed their projected point total, cruising to a 106.92-63.20 win over zhwq2002. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in this one, as Canton Thug jumped out to a 27.80-point lead on Thursday behind stellar performances from the New Orleans Saints defense (15 points) and Calvin Ridley (13.3). Saquon Barkley (101 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 41 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Stefon Diggs (12 Rush Yds, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the way for zhwq2002 in defeat. This marks the second time this season Canton Thug have gotten the best of zhwq2002, after winning 98.82-75.94 in their last matchup. Canton Thug (4-8) will look to earn another W against Baker Mayfield, while zhwq2002 (5-7) take on Youngkid Super Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Canton Thug   zhwq2002

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

With 15 points, the Saints defense more-than-doubled their 5.9-point projection in a 31-17 win over the Falcons. They allowed 17 points, surrendered 366 yards, and forced 4 turnovers to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Canton Thug this week. The Saints will face the Cowboys next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Canton Thug
Points
% of total points 106.92
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
25.92
19.49
24.2%
2
Josh Adams
RB
16.4
10.62
15.3%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
15
5.9
14%
4
Matt Breida
RB
14
13.77
13.1%
zhwq2002
Points
% of total points 63.2
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.2
18.91
41.5%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.9
12.47
23.6%
3
Doug Martin
RB
13.2
7.39
20.9%
4
Allen Robinson II
WR
3.7
7.9
5.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Calvin Ridley had a 50-yard catch for Canton Thug, helping to stake the team to a 32.30-4.50 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Canton Thug owned a 100.22-45.30 lead. For Canton Thug, Rob Gronkowski had a 34-yard touchdown catch. Saquon Barkley made the highlight reel for zhwq2002 with a 51-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 30-yard touchdown catch for zhwq2002, who trailed 106.92-60.20 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Canton Thug   zhwq2002

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Canton Thug are doing a better job of that, averaging 100.61 versus zhwq2002's 93.62.
You can't win if you don't play. Canton Thug has left fewer points on the bench this season (193.6) than zhwq2002 (483.84).
Canton Thug play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than zhwq2002 (1).
Canton Thug should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than zhwq2002 (8 vs 4).
By position, Canton Thug have outscored zhwq2002 at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Canton Thug has a higher average scoring margin (1) than zhwq2002 this season (-2).
Hey zhwq2002, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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