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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
L.A. Golds
11-1 204.25
146.55
 
VS
proj
TheMuffinStuffers
122 5-7
140.04

L.A. Golds top TheMuffinStuffers for fifth straight win in 204.25-122.00 rout

L.A. Golds extended their win streak to five games with a dominant victory over TheMuffinStuffers, cruising to a 204.25-122.00 win. It was the third consecutive loss for TheMuffinStuffers. It didn't take long to figure out who would have the advantage in the matchup, as L.A. Golds nabbed a 58.25-point lead on Thursday behind a combined 69.5 points from Amari Cooper (8 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Ezekiel Elliott (121 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 22 Rec Yds). Lamar Miller (26 points) and Aaron Jones (22.25) did their part for TheMuffinStuffers in defeat. This marks the second time this season L.A. Golds have taken down TheMuffinStuffers, after winning 142.5-101.75 in their last matchup. L.A. Golds (11-1) will look to build on their success against My BallZach Ertz, while TheMuffinStuffers (5-7) face off against Honolulu Blue Myself in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  L.A. Golds   TheMuffinStuffers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 38 points against his 11.14-point projection. In a 31-23 win over the Redskins, he caught 8 passes for 180 yards and 2 touchdowns. Cooper ranks #87 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

L.A. Golds
Points
% of total points 204.25
1
Amari Cooper
WR
38
11.14
18.6%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
31.5
27.34
15.4%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
26
20.27
12.7%
4
Andrew Luck
QB
26
22.63
12.7%
TheMuffinStuffers
Points
% of total points 122
1
Lamar Miller
RB
26
16.86
21.3%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
22.25
18.17
18.2%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
17.5
18.3
14.3%
4
Rob Gronkowski
TE
14
12.68
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Amari Cooper had a 90-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch for L.A. Golds, helping to stake the team to a 69.50-11.25 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which L.A. Golds emerged with a 114.50-41.25 lead. For L.A. Golds, Adam Humphries had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Rob Gronkowski made the highlight reel for TheMuffinStuffers with a 34-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Dalvin Cook had a 26-yard touchdown catch for TheMuffinStuffers, who trailed 192.50-96.00 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
Lamar Miller had a 97-yard touchdown run for TheMuffinStuffers.

Points By Position

  L.A. Golds   TheMuffinStuffers

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. TheMuffinStuffers have lost their last three matchups, while L.A. Golds have won five straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. L.A. Golds are doing a better job of that, averaging 179.6 versus TheMuffinStuffers's 118.9.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. L.A. Golds (11-1) have a better record than TheMuffinStuffers (5-7).
Even the computers think L.A. Golds have better players. Their projected average points is higher (158.05) than TheMuffinStuffers (127.1).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. L.A. Golds has left fewer points on the bench this season (898) than TheMuffinStuffers (973.75).
L.A. Golds don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than TheMuffinStuffers (11 vs 0).
L.A. Golds should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than TheMuffinStuffers (9 vs 5).
L.A. Golds have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than TheMuffinStuffers (64 vs 42).
By position, L.A. Golds have outscored TheMuffinStuffers at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
L.A. Golds don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 45 points, highest in the league.
L.A. Golds are in the playoffs. TheMuffinStuffers are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey TheMuffinStuffers, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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