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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Gimme Graveeeeey
9-3 231.27
251.28
 
VS
proj
Fleece It Out
221.8 5-7
220.9

Despite top scorer Newton, Fleece It Out fall to Gimme Graveeeeey, 231.27-221.80

Fleece It Out had the premier scorer in the matchup with QB Cam Newton posting 58.67 points, the fifth-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Gimme Graveeeeey, who rallied for a 231.27-221.80 victory. Gimme Graveeeeey trailed 216.80-191.27 heading into Sunday night, but the squad came storming back behind Adam Thielen, who caught 8 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown for 40 points. Cam Newton (58.67 points) and Emmanuel Sanders (31.2) did their part for Fleece It Out in the loss. This marks the second time this season Gimme Graveeeeey have beaten Fleece It Out, after winning 269.33-240.5 in their last matchup. Gimme Graveeeeey (9-3) will look to keep it rolling against Private Eyes, while Fleece It Out (5-7) try to get back on track against Pat MaHallOfFame.

Matchup Timeline

  Gimme Graveeeeey   Fleece It Out

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Prescott (289 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 18 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 52.87 points against the Redskins in Week 12. His scoring output was 50% more than his 35.25-point projection and was much higher than his 30.38-point season scoring average. Prescott ranks #26 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Dak Prescott

Top Player Comparison

Gimme Graveeeeey
Points
% of total points 231.27
1
Dak Prescott
QB
52.87
35.25
22.9%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
40
30.8
17.3%
3
Julio Jones
WR
35.6
32.46
15.4%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
29.2
32.76
12.6%
Fleece It Out
Points
% of total points 221.8
1
Cam Newton
QB
58.67
42.26
26.5%
2
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
31.2
22.26
14.1%
3
Doug Martin
RB
24.4
15.2
11%
4
Chris Carson
RB
21.6
21.59
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dak Prescott had a 90-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass for Gimme Graveeeeey, helping the team to a 116.27-34.00 lead.
Sunday Late
Melvin Gordon III had a 28-yard touchdown run for Gimme Graveeeeey, who trailed 216.80-191.27 after the late afternoon slate.

Points By Position

  Gimme Graveeeeey   Fleece It Out

StatSmack

You're not even getting their "A" game. Gimme Graveeeeey have a winning record vs Fleece It Out this season despite scoring less against them on average (250.3) than their overall season average (265.38).
We heard scoring helps you win. Fleece It Out need some help then, averaging just 252.26 versus Gimme Graveeeeey's 265.38.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Gimme Graveeeeey (9-3) have a better record than Fleece It Out (5-7).
Once Gimme Graveeeeey put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Fleece It Out (2 vs 0).
Gimme Graveeeeey are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Fleece It Out (1 vs 2).
Gimme Graveeeeey should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Fleece It Out (9 vs 6).
Fleece It Out have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Gimme Graveeeeey (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Gimme Graveeeeey have outscored Fleece It Out at RB, WR, and TE this season.
Gimme Graveeeeey don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 36 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Gimme Graveeeeey had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Fleece It Out (0).
Gimme Graveeeeey are in the playoffs. Fleece It Out are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Fleece It Out, 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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