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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Brian's Team
4-8 153.14
142.74
 
VS
proj
Sandi's Team
151.58 5-7
152.16

Despite top scorer Cousins, Sandi's Team fall to Brian's Team in 153.14-151.58 battle

Kirk Cousins racked up 62.38 points for Sandi's Team, the best total in the matchup and second-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Brian's Team, who squeaked by for a 153.14-151.58 victory. Sandi's Team made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Brian's Team led 153.14-140.48 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 11.1 points from Dion Lewis on Monday night for Sandi's Team. Brian's Team were led by Cam Newton, who passed for 256 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 63 yards for 52.54 points, and Ezekiel Elliott, who racked up 143 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (25.3 points). This marks the second time this season Brian's Team have knocked off Sandi's Team, after winning 152.94-135.66 in their last matchup. Brian's Team (4-8) will look to keep it rolling against Team Name, while Sandi's Team (5-7) face sean's Official Team in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Brian's Team   Sandi's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 23 points, surrendering 264 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Bears, the Lions defense scored 9 points this week. Their scoring output was 18.6% more than their 7.59-point projection and was higher than their 6.42-point season scoring average. The Lions defense will face the Rams next week.
The Detroit Lions defense

Top Player Comparison

Brian's Team
Points
% of total points 153.14
1
Cam Newton
QB
52.54
46.42
34.3%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.3
22.08
16.5%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
22.9
19.35
15%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
20.6
20.84
13.5%
Sandi's Team
Points
% of total points 151.58
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
62.38
50.15
41.2%
2
Phillip Lindsay
RB
17
15.1
11.2%
3
Matt Breida
RB
17
18.46
11.2%
4
Jordan Reed
TE
13.5
10.79
8.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Melvin Gordon III had a 28-yard touchdown run for Brian's Team, while Larry Fitzgerald had a 25-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 130.24-78.10 lead for Brian's Team.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Sunday night, after which Brian's Team boasted a 153.14-140.48 lead. For Brian's Team, Stefon Diggs had a 30-yard touchdown catch. Kirk Cousins made the highlight reel for Sandi's Team with a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 26-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Brian's Team   Sandi's Team

What If

Brian's Team would have beaten five other teams besides Sandi's Team this week.
Sandi's Team would have lost to five other teams besides Brian's Team this week.
Brian's Team would be 7-4-1 if they played Sandi's Team every week.
Last week, Brian's Team would have gotten the victory over Sandi's Team 186.08-126.4.
Brian's Team would be 4-6 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Sandi's Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Brian's Team, Sandi's Team would be 2-8.
If Brian's Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 47-84-1.
If they played every team every week, Sandi's Team would be 34-97-1.

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