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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Minnesota Vikings
6-6 225.2
190.44
 
VS
proj
Atlanta Falcons
210.86 7-5
238.63

Minnesota Vikings smirk at expectations, come back to win against Atlanta Falcons, 225.20-210.86

Minnesota Vikings brought their A game and outperformed expectations, rallying for a 225.20-210.86 win over Atlanta Falcons, who fell short of projections. Minnesota Vikings trailed 202.86-160.20 heading into Monday night, but the team came storming back behind Deshaun Watson (33.4 points) and Jonnu Smith (14.3). Amari Cooper (8 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Russell Wilson (339 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) led the way for Atlanta Falcons in defeat. Minnesota Vikings (6-6) will look to add to their success against Philadelphia Eagles, while Atlanta Falcons (7-5) attempt to get back on track against Rain☔ tampa bay ☔man.

Matchup Timeline

  Minnesota Vikings   Atlanta Falcons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Flowers overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 16.5 points against his 3.85-point projection. In a 30-27 win over the Panthers, he made 7 tackles. Flowers ranks #1 among fantasy CBs this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Tre Flowers

Top Player Comparison

Minnesota Vikings
Points
% of total points 225.2
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
33.4
23.68
14.8%
2
Kenyan Drake
RB
26.6
10.71
11.8%
3
Tre Flowers
CB
16.5
3.85
7.3%
4
Eddie Jackson
S
16.5
6.85
7.3%
Atlanta Falcons
Points
% of total points 210.86
1
Amari Cooper
WR
38
11.91
18%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
25.96
22.73
12.3%
3
Julio Jones
WR
25.8
21.12
12.2%
4
Antonio Brown
WR
15.7
19.44
7.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Amari Cooper had a 90-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch for Atlanta Falcons, helping Atlanta Falcons to a 99.60-40.60 lead.
Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass for Atlanta Falcons, helping the team to a 170.76-124.60 lead.
Sunday Late
Kenyan Drake had a 33-yard touchdown catch for Minnesota Vikings, who trailed 202.86-154.20 after the late afternoon action.
Monday
Jonnu Smith had a 61-yard touchdown catch for Minnesota Vikings during Monday Night Football, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Minnesota Vikings   Atlanta Falcons

StatSmack

Minnesota Vikings must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (225.2) than their season average (205.66).
Minnesota Vikings laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Atlanta Falcons (1).
Minnesota Vikings should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Atlanta Falcons (5 vs 4).
By position, Minnesota Vikings have outscored Atlanta Falcons at QB, RB, DEF, and IDP this season.
Hey Atlanta Falcons, 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

Minnesota Vikings
Solid work this past week, Minnesota Vikings! Let's give thanks for this bountiful victory, and now redirect our attention towards a stiff challenge in Philadelphia Eagles.
Atlanta Falcons
Registering just two catches on four targets this past week, it appears that the starting RBs for Atlanta Falcons clearly should smooth things over with their QBs... and remind them to check down more frequently.