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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Half Chubb
5-7 139.84
131.37
 
VS
proj
Mixon Mixoff
139.62 5-7
123.9

Mixon Mixoff fall to Half Chubb in 139.84-139.62 battle despite beating predictions

Mixon Mixoff showed up and exceeded their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result. Predicted to win 131.37-123.90, Half Chubb came from behind to earn a 139.84-139.62 victory over Mixon Mixoff. Half Chubb trailed 103.40-117.74 heading into Sunday night, but the unit roared back behind Dalvin Cook (29 Rush Yds, 47 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and the Minnesota Vikings defense (17 Pts Allowed, 254 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers). Leonard Fournette (24.3 points) and Joe Mixon (19) led the way for Mixon Mixoff in defeat. This marks the second time this season Half Chubb have gotten the best of Mixon Mixoff, after winning 146.86-116.86 in their last matchup. Half Chubb (5-7) will look to maintain their momentum against Hit The Quon, while Mixon Mixoff (5-7) try to generate some positive momentum against Brandon C.

Matchup Timeline

  Half Chubb   Mixon Mixoff

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper (8 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 34 points in a 31-23 win over the Redskins in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 9.86-point projection and was much higher than his 9.15-point season scoring average. Cooper ranks #87 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

Half Chubb
Points
% of total points 139.84
1
Amari Cooper
WR
34
9.86
24.3%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
26.3
15.38
18.8%
3
Drew Brees
QB
20.44
23.44
14.6%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
15.1
14.54
10.8%
Mixon Mixoff
Points
% of total points 139.62
1
Leonard Fournette
RB
24.3
15.28
17.4%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
19
15.09
13.6%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
18
9.44
12.9%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
16.7
13.91
12%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Amari Cooper had a 90-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch for Half Chubb, while Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass, helping Half Chubb to a 78.34-0.00 lead.
Sunday Night
Dalvin Cook had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Half Chubb, helping the team to a 139.84-115.32 lead.

Points By Position

  Half Chubb   Mixon Mixoff

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Mixon Mixoff, Half Chubb averaged more points (143.35) than they usually score (119.69).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Half Chubb has left fewer points on the bench this season (193.1) than Mixon Mixoff (350.24).
Half Chubb don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mixon Mixoff (3 vs 0).
Half Chubb see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Mixon Mixoff (0).
Half Chubb don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Mixon Mixoff (0 vs 1).
Half Chubb should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Mixon Mixoff (9 vs 6).
Mixon Mixoff have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (4) than Half Chubb (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Half Chubb have outscored Mixon Mixoff at QB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Half Chubb had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Mixon Mixoff (0).
Don't worry Mixon Mixoff, 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

Mixon Mixoff
In Week 13, ninth-place Mixon Mixoff (5-7) will take on fifth-place Brandon C (7-5). 12 weeks into the season, Mixon Mixoff have posted the ninth-most points in the league. Brandon C (124.34 PPG) are ranked fifth. Over the last three weeks, Mixon Mixoff has put up 129.09 points per game, while Brandon C has averaged 115.15 per contest.
Half Chubb
Half Chubb (5-7) will go up against Hit The Quon (8-4) in Week 13. After 12 weeks of action, Half Chubb are ranked seventh in points scored, while Hit The Quon have put up the league's fourth-highest point total. In terms of recent scoring production, these two teams have posted similar results lately. Half Chubb have scored 133.33 points per game over the last three weeks, while Hit The Quon have averaged 131.61 per contest over that same period.