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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
RAT POISON YA RELISH
8-4 143.18
127.75
 
VS
proj
Gunslinger
139.32 6-6
112.29

RAT POISON YA RELISH beat predictions, knock off Gunslinger in 143.18-139.32 battle

Both teams brought their A game and outperformed projections, but it was RAT POISON YA RELISH who got the victory, narrowly earning a 143.18-139.32 win over Gunslinger. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as RAT POISON YA RELISH led 143.18-94.62 heading into Monday night. Gunslinger made it close behind Lamar Miller (162 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Corey Davis (39 Rush Yds, 96 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Amari Cooper (34 points) and Nick Chubb (26.3) did the heavy lifting for RAT POISON YA RELISH in the victory. This marks the second time this season RAT POISON YA RELISH have beaten Gunslinger, after winning 119-101.64 in their last matchup. RAT POISON YA RELISH (8-4) will look to rack up another W against Ashley's Nice Team, while Gunslinger (6-6) meet S's Super Team in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  RAT POISON YA RELISH   Gunslinger

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper (8 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 34 points against the Redskins in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 9.85-point projection and was much higher than his 9.55-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

RAT POISON YA RELISH
Points
% of total points 143.18
1
Amari Cooper
WR
34
9.85
23.7%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
26.3
15.37
18.4%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
22.5
16.71
15.7%
4
Matt Ryan
QB
21.68
22.01
15.1%
Gunslinger
Points
% of total points 139.32
1
Andrew Luck
QB
25.12
21.96
18%
2
Lamar Miller
RB
23.2
12.37
16.7%
3
Corey Davis
WR
21.5
10.53
15.4%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
18
9.45
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Thursday, but after the dust settled, RAT POISON YA RELISH boasted a 74.98-26.90 lead. Amari Cooper had a 90-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch for RAT POISON YA RELISH, while Matt Ryan had a 50-yard pass. Kenny Golladay made the highlight reel for Gunslinger with a 43-yard catch.
Monday
Lamar Miller had a 97-yard touchdown run for Gunslinger, while Corey Davis had a 48-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  RAT POISON YA RELISH   Gunslinger

Game Notes

RAT POISON YA RELISH had five of their nine starters exceed their projected points.
Despite five of their nine starters scoring above their points projection, Gunslinger lost.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
This matchup showcased the week's two highest scores.
The matchup's 3.86-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
This win snaps a streak of two consecutive defeats for RAT POISON YA RELISH.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with RAT POISON YA RELISH. They got the win, but did not cover the 15.46-point projected margin of victory.
RAT POISON YA RELISH moves to (1-1) in close games this season, while Gunslinger falls to (1-3).
Despite the loss, Andrew Luck (25.12 points) registered the second-best score for a signal-caller this week.

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