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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Gurley Fries
10-2 112.98
107.83
 
VS
proj
War Dawgz
83.84 5-7
113.52

Gurley Fries knock off War Dawgz for sixth straight win in 112.98-83.84 rout

Gurley Fries extended their win streak to six games with a dominant victory over War Dawgz, cruising to a 112.98-83.84 win. War Dawgz nabbed a 3.74-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Gurley Fries after that. They were led by Ben Roethlisberger (462 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 18 Rush Yds) and Emmanuel Sanders (7 Rec, 86 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Drew Brees (171 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs) and Julian Edelman (4 Rec, 84 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for War Dawgz in defeat. This marks the second time this season Gurley Fries have taken down War Dawgz, after winning 164.12-123.44 in their last matchup. Gurley Fries (10-2) will look to sustain their winning ways against Oh My Goff, while War Dawgz (5-7) try to get back in the win column against The BOSS #21.

Matchup Timeline

  Gurley Fries   War Dawgz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 16 points, surrendering 333 yards, and intercepting 2 passes against the Lions, the Bears defense registered 15.5 points this week. They scored 50.8% more than their 10.28-point projection and overachieved for the eighth time this season. The Bears defense ranks #61 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Gurley Fries
Points
% of total points 112.98
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
22.28
20.21
19.7%
2
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
18.1
12.14
16%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
15.5
10.28
13.7%
4
Mike Evans
WR
14.6
14.32
12.9%
War Dawgz
Points
% of total points 83.84
1
Drew Brees
QB
21.44
24.23
25.6%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
16.4
12.94
19.6%
3
Jonnu Smith
TE
13.3
5.82
15.9%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
11
17.58
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass for War Dawgz, helping give War Dawgz a 29.04-25.30 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, after which Gurley Fries became the proud owner of a 68.40-66.24 lead. For Gurley Fries, Mike Evans had a 42-yard catch. Julian Edelman made the highlight reel for War Dawgz with a 21-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Ben Roethlisberger had a 97-yard touchdown pass for Gurley Fries, helping the team to a 112.98-69.74 lead.
Monday
Jonnu Smith had a 61-yard touchdown catch for War Dawgz.

Points By Position

  Gurley Fries   War Dawgz

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against War Dawgz, Gurley Fries averaged more points (138.55) than they usually score (130.93).
Gurley Fries are on a roll, with victories in six straight weeks.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Gurley Fries (10-2) have a better record than War Dawgz (5-7).
You can't win if you don't play. Gurley Fries has left fewer points on the bench this season (360.6) than War Dawgz (686.12).
Once Gurley Fries put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than War Dawgz (6 vs 3).
Gurley Fries have the clutch gene, with more close wins than War Dawgz (1 vs 0).
By position, Gurley Fries have outscored War Dawgz at RB and DEF this season.
Gurley Fries don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, highest in the league.
Gurley Fries are in the playoffs. War Dawgz are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry War Dawgz, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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