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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Baltimore Ravens
12-0 206.62
239.77
 
VS
proj
Houston Texans
139.48 6-6
199.04

Baltimore Ravens beat Houston Texans to remain unbeaten in 206.62-139.48 rout

Baltimore Ravens won their 12th straight to open the season with a easy victory over Houston Texans, cruising to a 206.62-139.48 win. Houston Texans earned a 10.38-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Baltimore Ravens after that. They were led by Tom Brady (23.22 points) and Joe Mixon (22.5). Matt Ryan (25.68 points) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (18) carried the flag for Houston Texans in defeat. Baltimore Ravens (12-0) will look to keep it rolling against Denver Broncos, while Houston Texans (6-6) face Seattle Seahawks in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Baltimore Ravens   Houston Texans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Mixon overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 22.5 points against his 16.54-point projection. During a 35-20 loss to the Browns, he racked up 155 yards from scrimmage . Mixon ranks #57 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Joe Mixon

Top Player Comparison

Baltimore Ravens
Points
% of total points 206.62
1
Tom Brady
QB
23.22
24.6
11.2%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
22.5
16.54
10.9%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
20.2
16.93
9.8%
4
Julian Edelman
WR
18.4
16.38
8.9%
Houston Texans
Points
% of total points 139.48
1
Matt Ryan
QB
25.68
26.21
18.4%
2
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
18
9.44
12.9%
3
Bradley McDougald
S
12.5
8.34
9%
4
James Conner
RB
12.5
20.93
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matt Ryan had a 50-yard pass for Houston Texans, helping Houston Texans to a 41.68-31.30 lead.
Sunday Early
Tom Brady teamed up with Rob Gronkowski for a 34-yard touchdown pass for Baltimore Ravens. Brady also lit up the scoreboard with a 21-yard touchdown pass to contribute to a 160.42-117.98 lead for Baltimore Ravens.

Points By Position

  Baltimore Ravens   Houston Texans

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Baltimore Ravens scored less in this one (206.62) than their season average of 238.29.
Baltimore Ravens are on fire, winning 12 in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Houston Texans need some help then, averaging just 196.37 versus Baltimore Ravens's 238.29.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Baltimore Ravens (12-0) have a better record than Houston Texans (6-6).
Even the computers think Baltimore Ravens have better players. Their projected average points is higher (224.88) than Houston Texans (180.31).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Baltimore Ravens has left fewer points on the bench this season (571.34) than Houston Texans (737.4).
Once Baltimore Ravens put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Houston Texans (4 vs 0).
Baltimore Ravens are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Houston Texans (3).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Houston Texans - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Baltimore Ravens (2) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Baltimore Ravens have outscored Houston Texans at WR, TE, and IDP this season.
Baltimore Ravens don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 56 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Baltimore Ravens had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Houston Texans (1).
Baltimore Ravens are in the playoffs. Houston Texans are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Houston Texans this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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