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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Scorpions
5-7 145.38
125.46
 
VS
proj
Herb Utsmells
92.2 7-5
111.32

Scorpions defeat Herb Utsmells in 145.38-92.20 rout

Scorpions beat their projected point total, rolling to a 145.38-92.20 win over Herb Utsmells, who fell short of projections. Herb Utsmells pulled out to a 7.40-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Scorpions after that. They were led by Nick Chubb (26.3 points) and Jameis Winston (22.88). Andrew Luck (343 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (17 Pts Allowed, 249 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) were the leaders for Herb Utsmells in the loss. This marks the first time this season Scorpions have gotten the best of Herb Utsmells, after falling 101.96-95.98 in their last matchup. Scorpions improve to 5-7 on the season, while Herb Utsmells fall to 7-5.

Matchup Timeline

  Scorpions   Herb Utsmells

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 128 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Bengals, Chubb put up 26.3 points this week. His scoring output was 71.1% more than his 15.37-point projection and was much higher than his 12.49-point season scoring average. Chubb ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Nick Chubb

Top Player Comparison

Scorpions
Points
% of total points 145.38
1
Nick Chubb
RB
26.3
15.37
18.1%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
22.88
20.55
15.7%
3
Melvin Gordon III
RB
19.6
18.48
13.5%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
18.9
15.91
13%
Herb Utsmells
Points
% of total points 92.2
1
Andrew Luck
QB
25.12
21.96
27.2%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
18
9.45
19.5%
3
Rob Gronkowski
TE
13.1
10.73
14.2%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
11
17.58
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, Scorpions had a 97.08-57.00 lead. Jameis Winston had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Scorpions, while Julian Edelman had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Rob Gronkowski made the highlight reel for Herb Utsmells with a 34-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Melvin Gordon III had a 28-yard touchdown run for Scorpions, contributing to a 116.68-92.20 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Scorpions to contribute to a 145.38-92.20 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Scorpions   Herb Utsmells

What If

Scorpions would have beaten seven other teams besides Herb Utsmells this week.
Herb Utsmells would have lost to five other teams besides Scorpions this week.
Scorpions would be 6-6 if they played Herb Utsmells every week.
Herb Utsmells would have been victorious over Scorpions 134.22-79.18 had they played each other last week.
Scorpions would be 6-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Herb Utsmells.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Scorpions, Herb Utsmells would be 6-4.
If Scorpions had played every team in the league each week, they would be 55-53.
If they played every team every week, Herb Utsmells would be 53-55.

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