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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
WoodChuck
9-3 246
222.15
 
VS
proj
Large and in Charge
141.5 1-11
176.58

WoodChuck knock off Large and in Charge for third straight win in 246.0-141.5 rout

WoodChuck extended their win streak to three games with a easy victory over Large and in Charge, cruising to a 246.0-141.5 win. Large and in Charge took a 6.0-point lead on Thursday, but it was all WoodChuck after that. They were led by JuJu Smith-Schuster (37 points) and Adam Thielen (26). The Los Angeles Chargers defense (22 points) and Mike Williams (18) carried the flag for Large and in Charge in defeat. WoodChuck (9-3) will look to add to their success against Fatty Fatkins, while Large and in Charge (1-11) will face Skol Squad in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  WoodChuck   Large and in Charge

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Smith-Schuster caught 13 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown as the Steelers lost to the Broncos 24-17. In doing so, he put up 37 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on WoodChuck this week. Smith-Schuster will battle the Chargers next week.
JuJu Smith-Schuster

Top Player Comparison

WoodChuck
Points
% of total points 246
1
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
37
15.31
15%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
26
20.23
10.6%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
25
20.89
10.2%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
22
18.28
8.9%
Large and in Charge
Points
% of total points 141.5
1
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
22
23.48
15.5%
2
Mike Williams
WR
18
7.26
12.7%
3
Marshon Lattimore
CB
13
9.3
9.2%
4
Peyton Barber
RB
13
9.78
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Matthew Stafford had a 43-yard pass for Large and in Charge, helping Large and in Charge to a 45.0-39.0 lead.
Sunday Early
Russell Wilson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass for WoodChuck, helping the team to a 112.0-97.0 lead.
Sunday Late
JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 97-yard touchdown catch for WoodChuck, contributing to a 179.0-141.5 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 30-yard touchdown catch for WoodChuck, contributing to a 233.0-141.5 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  WoodChuck   Large and in Charge

StatSmack

WoodChuck must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (246) than their season average (216.67).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. WoodChuck have won three straight weeks, while Large and in Charge have dropped their last four.
We heard scoring helps you win. Large and in Charge need some help then, averaging just 153 versus WoodChuck's 216.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" WoodChuck (9-3) have a better record than Large and in Charge (1-11).
Even the computers think WoodChuck have better players. They have a higher projected points average (212.93) than Large and in Charge (178.25).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Large and in Charge has left more points on the bench this season (554) than WoodChuck (521).
Once WoodChuck put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Large and in Charge (1 vs 0).
WoodChuck see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Large and in Charge (0).
WoodChuck have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Large and in Charge (2 vs 0).
WoodChuck should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Large and in Charge (6 vs 2).
WoodChuck have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Large and in Charge (93 vs 64).
By position, WoodChuck have outscored Large and in Charge at QB, RB, WR, TE, and IDP this season.
WoodChuck has a higher average scoring margin (15) than Large and in Charge this season (-48).
The starters for WoodChuck had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Large and in Charge (1).
Time to rest the starters for WoodChuck. They've clinched a playoff spot while Large and in Charge are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Large and in Charge, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Large and in Charge
On the docket in Week 13, Large and in Charge (1-11) are set to take on Skol Squad (5-7). 12 weeks into the 2018 season, Large and in Charge are ranked last in points scored, while Skol Squad have scored the league's 11th-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Large and in Charge has scored 153.83 points per game, while Skol Squad has averaged 211.67 per contest.
WoodChuck
WoodChuck (9-3) go up against Fatty Fatkins (3-9) in Week 13. Through 12 weeks of action, WoodChuck have scored the fourth-most points in the league. Fatty Fatkins (186.79 PPG) are ranked 14th. Over the last three weeks, WoodChuck have scored 245.67 points per game, while Fatty Fatkins have averaged only 190 per contest.