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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Mariota gang
4-8 91.78
102.06
 
VS
proj
Poldi Steelers
77.56 5-7
89.35

Offensively challenged Mariota gang top Poldi Steelers, 91.78-77.56

With the ninth-ranked point total in the league for the week, Mariota gang were lucky to earn a win against a foe that had an even worse week, securing a 91.78-77.56 win over Poldi Steelers. Poldi Steelers took a 6.30-point lead on Thursday, but Mariota gang held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kirk Cousins (342 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 17 Rush Yds) and Eric Ebron (5 Rec, 45 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Kenyan Drake (32 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 64 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Philip Rivers (259 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) were the top performers for Poldi Steelers in the loss. This marks the second time this season Mariota gang have taken down Poldi Steelers, after winning 88.64-85.26 in their last matchup. Mariota gang (4-8) will look to build on their success against Boondock Saints, while Poldi Steelers (5-7) will take on Slink's Mayhem in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Mariota gang   Poldi Steelers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 45 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Dolphins, Ebron scored 16.5 points this week. His scoring output nearly tripled his 5.67-point projection and was much higher than his 10.16-point season scoring average. Ebron ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Eric Ebron

Top Player Comparison

Mariota gang
Points
% of total points 91.78
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
27.38
20.72
29.8%
2
Eric Ebron
TE
16.5
5.67
18%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
13.6
13.14
14.8%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
13.2
10.9
14.4%
Poldi Steelers
Points
% of total points 77.56
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
21.6
7.71
27.8%
2
Philip Rivers
QB
20.66
20.04
26.6%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.9
12.47
19.2%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
8.5
13.83
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Kenyan Drake had a 33-yard touchdown catch for Poldi Steelers to contribute to a 62.66-42.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday night, but it was Mariota gang who emerged with the lead, 83.78-77.56. Kirk Cousins found Dalvin Cook for a 26-yard touchdown pass for Mariota gang. Cousins also lit up the scoreboard with a 30-yard touchdown pass. Stefon Diggs made the highlight reel for Poldi Steelers with a 30-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Mariota gang   Poldi Steelers

Game Notes

Only four of the 10 starters on Mariota gang exceeded their projected scoring totals.
Poldi Steelers had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
The final result could've looked differently, as each team had a starter score zero points.
Mariota gang put up more points than their season scoring average (86.22) while Poldi Steelers fell short of theirs (112.96).
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
The matchup featured the week's two lowest scores.
Not only did Mariota gang earn the win, but they also covered the 12.71-point projected margin of victory.

Coach Talk

Mariota gang
We do appreciate the confidence this past week, Mariota gang. It's a bold move to start a player with zero points (Tajae Sharpe), while still getting the win. Try those shenanigans next week against Boondock Saints and we're sure to be toast.
Poldi Steelers
Unless Poldi Steelers wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not seeing many chances" doesn't fly as an excuse this week. Our pass-catching corps (four WR and one TE) were targeted a grand total of 31 times in Week 12. Timing and chemistry seem to be issues as that group managed only 18 receptions.