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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
The MJK
7-5 127.02
151.85
 
VS
proj
FXP
98.56 6-6
122.43

The MJK hand FXP third consecutive loss, 127.02-98.56

The MJK secured a 127.02-98.56 win to hand FXP their third straight loss. The MJK never trailed in this one after earning a 8.40-point lead on Thursday behind Drew Brees (21.44 points) and Wil Lutz (7). Lamar Jackson (178 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 71 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Davante Adams (5 Rec, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leading performers for FXP in the loss. This marks the first time this season The MJK have knocked off FXP, after falling 129.22-128.44 in their last matchup. The MJK (7-5) will look to build on their success against Pizza boy, while FXP (6-6) attempt to right the ship against Keep Calm & Bear On.

Matchup Timeline

  The MJK   FXP

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 128 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Bengals, Chubb put up 26.3 points this week. His scoring output was 71% more than his 15.38-point projection and was much higher than his 11.42-point season scoring average. Chubb ranks #70 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Texans next week.
Nick Chubb

Top Player Comparison

The MJK
Points
% of total points 127.02
1
Nick Chubb
RB
26.3
15.38
20.7%
2
Jameis Winston
QB
22.88
20.56
18%
3
Drew Brees
QB
21.44
24.23
16.9%
4
Mike Evans
WR
14.6
14.32
11.5%
FXP
Points
% of total points 98.56
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
22.22
20.81
22.5%
2
Davante Adams
WR
15.4
15.23
15.6%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
15.1
14.54
15.3%
4
Jake Elliott
K
11
10.1
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Thursday, after which The MJK boasted a 28.44-20.04 lead. For The MJK, Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass. Matthew Stafford made the highlight reel for FXP with a 43-yard pass.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, after which The MJK owned a 108.62-68.06 lead. Jameis Winston hit Mike Evans for a 42-yard pass for The MJK. Winston also lit up the scoreboard with a 28-yard touchdown pass. Lamar Jackson made the highlight reel for FXP with a 74-yard pass.
Sunday Night
Dalvin Cook had a 26-yard touchdown catch for FXP, who trailed 127.02-98.56 after the primetime game.

Points By Position

  The MJK   FXP

StatSmack

FXP would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. FXP need some help then, averaging just 133.24 versus The MJK's 145.21.
The MJK don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than FXP (3 vs 2).
The MJK should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than FXP (5 vs 4).
By position, The MJK have outscored FXP at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
The MJK don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 10 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for The MJK had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for FXP (3).
Time to rest the starters for The MJK. They've clinched a playoff spot while FXP are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry FXP, 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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