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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
GreatPlainsDrifters
9-3 165.45
141.29
 
VS
proj
Blue Falcons
127.65 6-6
151.44

GreatPlainsDrifters defeat Blue Falcons in 165.45-127.65 rout

GreatPlainsDrifters rose to the occasion and exceeded expectations, rolling to a 165.45-127.65 win over Blue Falcons, who fell short of projections. Blue Falcons pulled out to a 8.65-point lead on Thursday, but it was all GreatPlainsDrifters after that. They were led by JuJu Smith-Schuster, who caught 13 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown for 37.9 points, and Saquon Barkley, who racked up 142 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns (33.2 points). Lamar Jackson (24 points) and Lamar Miller (23.7) did their part for Blue Falcons in defeat. GreatPlainsDrifters (9-3) will look to keep it rolling against The Xtreme, while Blue Falcons (6-6) meet Vandals in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Blue Falcons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith-Schuster overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 37.9 points against his 15.64-point projection. In a 24-17 loss to the Broncos, he caught 13 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown. Smith-Schuster ranks #39 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Chargers next week.
JuJu Smith-Schuster

Top Player Comparison

GreatPlainsDrifters
Points
% of total points 165.45
1
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
37.9
15.64
22.9%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
33.2
25.53
20.1%
3
Andrew Luck
QB
33.05
28.57
20%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
27.8
16.65
16.8%
Blue Falcons
Points
% of total points 127.65
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
24
23.45
18.8%
2
Lamar Miller
RB
23.7
13.64
18.6%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
22.1
17.5
17.3%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
20.2
16.93
15.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Blue Falcons emerged with a 83.75-74.10 lead. For GreatPlainsDrifters, Saquon Barkley had a 51-yard touchdown run. Lamar Jackson had a 74-yard pass for Blue Falcons, while Aldrick Rosas had a 51-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 97-yard touchdown catch for GreatPlainsDrifters, helping the team to a 148.05-103.95 lead.
Monday
Lamar Miller had a 97-yard touchdown run for Blue Falcons.

Points By Position

  GreatPlainsDrifters   Blue Falcons

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. GreatPlainsDrifters scored more in this one (165.45) than their season average (146.29).
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" GreatPlainsDrifters (9-3) have a better record than Blue Falcons (6-6).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. GreatPlainsDrifters has left fewer points on the bench this season (472.2) than Blue Falcons (693.2).
Once GreatPlainsDrifters put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Blue Falcons (6 vs 4).
GreatPlainsDrifters play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Blue Falcons (1).
GreatPlainsDrifters have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Blue Falcons (1 vs 0).
GreatPlainsDrifters should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Blue Falcons (7 vs 4).
GreatPlainsDrifters have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Blue Falcons (68 vs 56).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Blue Falcons - they’ve made more transactions (4) than GreatPlainsDrifters (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, GreatPlainsDrifters have outscored Blue Falcons at RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
GreatPlainsDrifters has a higher average scoring margin (15) than Blue Falcons this season (6).
Time to rest the starters for GreatPlainsDrifters. They've clinched a playoff spot while Blue Falcons are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Blue Falcons, 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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