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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
America's Team
11-1 211.57
192.67
 
VS
proj
Super Mariota Bros
165.53 5-7
170.48

America's Team top Super Mariota Bros for fifth straight win, 211.57-165.53

America's Team extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought victory over Super Mariota Bros, emerging victorious with a 211.57-165.53 win. America's Team never trailed in this one after nabbing a 33.20-point lead on Thursday behind Ezekiel Elliott (24.2 points) and Kenny Golladay (9.5). Saquon Barkley (31.15 points) and Eli Manning (23.18) did their part for Super Mariota Bros in the loss. This marks the second time this season America's Team have beaten Super Mariota Bros, after winning 224.48-177.99 in their last matchup. America's Team (11-1) will look to keep it rolling against Son Of Sam, while Super Mariota Bros (5-7) try to get back on track against Da Waterboyz!.

Matchup Timeline

  America's Team   Super Mariota Bros

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making 6 tackles and intercepting a pass against the Giants, Jenkins recorded 11.5 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 4.87-point projection and was much higher than his 7.25-point season scoring average. Jenkins ranks #1 among fantasy Ss this season and will face the Redskins next week.
Malcolm Jenkins

Top Player Comparison

America's Team
Points
% of total points 211.57
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
43.32
27.9
20.5%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
24.2
20.54
11.4%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
17.55
13.75
8.3%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
14.2
12.63
6.7%
Super Mariota Bros
Points
% of total points 165.53
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
31.15
22.69
18.8%
2
Eli Manning
QB
23.18
27.77
14%
3
Corey Davis
WR
18.7
9.88
11.3%
4
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
18
13.8
10.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Kenny Golladay had a 43-yard catch for America's Team to contribute to a 41.70-8.50 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which America's Team owned a 170.17-109.33 lead. For America's Team, Julian Edelman had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Saquon Barkley had a 51-yard touchdown run for Super Mariota Bros, while Tyler Boyd had a 28-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Larry Fitzgerald had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Super Mariota Bros, who trailed 207.07-120.83 after the late slate.
Monday
Corey Davis had a 48-yard touchdown catch for Super Mariota Bros.

Points By Position

  America's Team   Super Mariota Bros

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Super Mariota Bros, America's Team averaged more points (218.02) than they usually score (198.7).
America's Team are on a roll, with victories in five straight weeks.
We heard scoring helps you win. America's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 198.7 versus Super Mariota Bros's 148.29.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" America's Team (11-1) have a better record than Super Mariota Bros (5-7).
Even the machines think America's Team have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (176.08) than Super Mariota Bros (156.74).
Once America's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Super Mariota Bros (3 vs 2).
America's Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Super Mariota Bros (0).
America's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Super Mariota Bros (11 vs 4).
America's Team have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Super Mariota Bros (108 vs 76).
By position, America's Team have outscored Super Mariota Bros at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
America's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 36 points, highest in the league.
America's Team are in the playoffs. Super Mariota Bros are currently on the outside looking in.
America's Team came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (4) than Super Mariota Bros (0).
Hey Super Mariota Bros, 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

America's Team
Nice work this past week, America's Team! Let's give thanks for this bountiful victory, and now redirect our attention towards a tough challenge in Son Of Sam.
Super Mariota Bros
The problem this week isn't exactly rocket science, Super Mariota Bros. Going with Da'Shawn Hand in a tough fantasy matchup... let's do a little analysis ahead of time in Week 13.