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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Naked Bootlegs
6-6 238.1
179.48
 
VS
proj
PIERMONSTERS
198 7-5
227.13

Naked Bootlegs beat PIERMONSTERS, 238.10-198.00

Despite similar records, PIERMONSTERS held a significant season point advantage over Naked Bootlegs coming into this one (2,919-2,262). But the trend wouldn't continue this week with Naked Bootlegs emerging victorious with a 238.10-198.00 win. PIERMONSTERS grabbed a 30.90-point lead on Thursday, but Naked Bootlegs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Amari Cooper (8 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Deshaun Watson (210 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 70 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Dak Prescott (33.25 points) and Tyler Lockett (21.5) led the charge for PIERMONSTERS in the loss. This marks the first time this season Naked Bootlegs have gotten the best of PIERMONSTERS, after falling 225.85-174.3 in their last matchup. Naked Bootlegs (6-6) will look to keep it rolling against The Raptor, while PIERMONSTERS (7-5) try to get back in the win column against Night Hawk.

Matchup Timeline

  Naked Bootlegs   PIERMONSTERS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper caught 8 passes for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Cowboys beat the Redskins 31-23. In doing so, he put up 38 points to more-than-triple his 11.86-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any WR in the league this season. Cooper will battle the Saints in Week 13.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Naked Bootlegs
Points
% of total points 238.1
1
Amari Cooper
WR
38
11.86
16%
2
Deshaun Watson
QB
35.5
25.73
14.9%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
30.9
27.33
13%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
26.6
10.65
11.2%
PIERMONSTERS
Points
% of total points 198
1
Dak Prescott
QB
33.25
22.7
16.8%
2
Tyler Lockett
WR
21.5
15.15
10.9%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
21.2
16.66
10.7%
4
Davante Adams
WR
17.9
18.22
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Thursday, but it was PIERMONSTERS who took the lead, 87.60-56.70. For Naked Bootlegs, Amari Cooper had a 90-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch. Dak Prescott made the highlight reel for PIERMONSTERS with a 90-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Tyler Lockett had a 43-yard catch for PIERMONSTERS, while Aldrick Rosas had a 51-yard field goal to contribute to a 180.10-85.80 lead for PIERMONSTERS.
Sunday Late
Ben Roethlisberger had a 97-yard touchdown pass for Naked Bootlegs, while Kenyan Drake had a 33-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 197.60-180.10 lead for Naked Bootlegs.

Points By Position

  Naked Bootlegs   PIERMONSTERS

StatSmack

You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. PIERMONSTERS has left more points on the bench this season (586.6) than Naked Bootlegs (551).
Naked Bootlegs see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than PIERMONSTERS (0).
Naked Bootlegs are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than PIERMONSTERS (0 vs 1).
By position, Naked Bootlegs have outscored PIERMONSTERS at QB and TE this season.
The starters for Naked Bootlegs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for PIERMONSTERS (4).
Hey PIERMONSTERS, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Naked Bootlegs
Way to shrug off that three-game losing skid, Naked Bootlegs! Each fantasy GM will surely be faced with adversity somewhere along the way... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
PIERMONSTERS
Even though we weren't able to get the win this past week, let's remember that we still have a bounty of fantasy football goodness to be thankful for.