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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Naper Villagers
6-6 121
99.23
 
VS
proj
Throw up the X
117 5-7
90.3

Naper Villagers come back to defeat Throw up the X for third straight win in 121-117 battle

Naper Villagers extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind victory over Throw up the X, rallying to earn a 121-117 win. Naper Villagers trailed 117-106 heading into Sunday night, but the unit came back behind Aaron Jones (15 points). Amari Cooper (8 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Saquon Barkley (101 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 41 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did everything they could for Throw up the X in defeat. Naper Villagers (6-6) will look to keep it rolling against Peoria Hurricanes, while Throw up the X (5-7) take on Butler Jets in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Naper Villagers   Throw up the X

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 249 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Raiders, the Ravens defense recorded 15 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 6.19-point projection and was much higher than their 4.18-point season scoring average. The Ravens defense will face the Falcons next week.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

Naper Villagers
Points
% of total points 121
1
Russell Wilson
QB
21
17.18
17.4%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
20
18.01
16.5%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
15
11.8
12.4%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
15
6.19
12.4%
Throw up the X
Points
% of total points 117
1
Amari Cooper
WR
30
6.96
25.6%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
26
18.12
22.2%
3
Andrew Luck
QB
21
20.45
17.9%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
15
7.94
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Thursday, but after all the points were tallied, Throw up the X emerged with a 36-29 lead. For Naper Villagers, Kenny Golladay had a 43-yard catch. Amari Cooper made the highlight reel for Throw up the X with a 90-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Naper Villagers had a 86-74 lead. For Naper Villagers, Russell Wilson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass. Saquon Barkley made the highlight reel for Throw up the X with a 51-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Naper Villagers   Throw up the X

What If

Naper Villagers would have beaten every other team in the league this week.
Throw up the X would not have lost to any other team in the league besides Naper Villagers this week.
If they played Throw up the X every week, Naper Villagers would be 6-6 this season.
Last week, Naper Villagers would have gotten the victory over Throw up the X 110-99.
Naper Villagers would be 4-7 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Throw up the X.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Naper Villagers, Throw up the X would be 3-8.
If Naper Villagers had played every team in the league each week, they would be 83-69-4.
If they played every team every week, Throw up the X would be 78-77-1.

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