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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
The Awesomeness
9-3 92.72
100.97
 
VS
proj
the scoring machine
83.66 4-8
102.9

The Awesomeness come back to knock off the scoring machine for sixth straight win, 92.72-83.66

The Awesomeness extended their win streak to six games with a come-from-behind victory over the scoring machine, rallying for a 92.72-83.66 win. Trailing 83.66-59.30 heading into Sunday night, The Awesomeness roared back behind Adam Thielen (20.5 points) and Aaron Rodgers (12.92). Russell Wilson (339 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Tyler Boyd (7 Rec, 85 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for the scoring machine in the loss. This marks the second time this season The Awesomeness have knocked off the scoring machine, after winning 122.04-105.82 in their last matchup. The Awesomeness (9-3) will look to keep it rolling against G'DAWG, while the scoring machine (4-8) attempt to right the ship against RidgeRunners.

Matchup Timeline

  The Awesomeness   the scoring machine

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 72 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Ravens, Martin recorded 13.2 points this week. His scoring output was 78.6% more than his 7.39-point projection and was much higher than his 8.8-point season scoring average. Martin will face the Chiefs next week.
Doug Martin

Top Player Comparison

The Awesomeness
Points
% of total points 92.72
1
Adam Thielen
WR
20.5
13.19
22.1%
2
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
14.6
9.17
15.7%
3
Doug Martin
RB
13.2
7.39
14.2%
4
Aaron Rodgers
QB
12.92
23.6
13.9%
the scoring machine
Points
% of total points 83.66
1
Russell Wilson
QB
25.96
22.15
31%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
14.5
9.81
17.3%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
11.9
9.99
14.2%
4
Justin Tucker
K
11
11.59
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass for the scoring machine, while Tyler Boyd had a 28-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 79.56-22.60 lead for the scoring machine.

Points By Position

  The Awesomeness   the scoring machine

StatSmack

Get on their level! The Awesomeness have won six straight matchups, while the scoring machine have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. The Awesomeness are doing a better job of that, averaging 110.14 versus the scoring machine's 99.4.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The Awesomeness (9-3) have a better record than the scoring machine (4-8).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. The Awesomeness has left fewer points on the bench this season (512.14) than the scoring machine (558.06).
Once The Awesomeness put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than the scoring machine (3 vs 2).
The Awesomeness laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than the scoring machine (0).
The Awesomeness should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than the scoring machine (8 vs 7).
By position, The Awesomeness have outscored the scoring machine at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The Awesomeness don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, second-highest in the league.
The Awesomeness are in the playoffs. the scoring machine are currently on the outside looking in.
The Awesomeness came out victorious despite having more players on a bye this week (4) than the scoring machine (0).
Don't worry the scoring machine, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

the scoring machine
On the docket next week, the scoring machine (4-8) will look to get back in the win column against RidgeRunners (6-6). 12 weeks into the season, the scoring machine are ranked ninth in points scored, while RidgeRunners have tallied the league's seventh-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, the scoring machine has scored 97 points per game, while RidgeRunners has averaged 89.19 per contest.
The Awesomeness
In a battle of teams with matching 9-3 records, The Awesomeness and G'DAWG are set to do battle in Week 13. One streak is sure to end, as The Awesomeness has recorded six straight wins while G'DAWG has won seven in a row. After 12 weeks of action, The Awesomeness are ranked fifth in points scored, while G'DAWG have tallied the fourth-highest point total in BIG DOGS ONLY league. Over the last three weeks, The Awesomeness have put up 92.32 points per game, while G'DAWG have averaged 121.73 per contest.