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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
DA nigga
9-3 147.92
186.08
 
VS
proj
Poppin yo cheeks
119.5 2-10
122.53

DA nigga come back to top Poppin yo cheeks for fourth straight win, 147.92-119.50

DA nigga extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind victory over Poppin yo cheeks, coming back for a 147.92-119.50 win. It was the fifth straight loss for Poppin yo cheeks. DA nigga trailed 119.50-115.70 heading into Sunday night, but the squad roared back behind Aaron Jones (72 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 21 Rec Yds) and Aaron Rodgers (198 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD). Nick Chubb (27.8 points) and Joe Mixon (22.5) carried the flag for Poppin yo cheeks in the loss. This marks the second time this season DA nigga have gotten the best of Poppin yo cheeks, after falling 180.94-163.36 in their last matchup. DA nigga (9-3) will look to keep it rolling against ND IRISH, while Poppin yo cheeks (2-10) attempt to get back on track against HUGH JASSELS.

Matchup Timeline

  DA nigga   Poppin yo cheeks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ertz caught 7 passes for 91 yards and a touchdown as the Eagles beat the Giants 25-22. In doing so, he put up 22.1 points to scored 26.3% higher than his 17.5-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on DA nigga this week. Next week, Ertz will battle the Redskins.
Zach Ertz

Top Player Comparison

DA nigga
Points
% of total points 147.92
1
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
28.5
33.18
19.3%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
25.3
22.08
17.1%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
22.1
17.5
14.9%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
18.3
15.07
12.4%
Poppin yo cheeks
Points
% of total points 119.5
1
Nick Chubb
RB
27.8
16.65
23.3%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
22.5
16.54
18.8%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
18.5
30.22
15.5%
4
Mike Evans
WR
17.6
17.22
14.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Mike Evans had a 42-yard catch for Poppin yo cheeks, contributing to a 107.90-87.20 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  DA nigga   Poppin yo cheeks

StatSmack

DA nigga are up in wins versus Poppin yo cheeks this season, with a record of 2-1.
They're not even trying that hard. DA nigga have a winning record vs Poppin yo cheeks this season despite scoring less against them on average (151.61) than their overall season average (164.07).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. DA nigga have won four straight weeks, while Poppin yo cheeks have dropped their last five.
We heard scoring helps you win. Poppin yo cheeks need some help then, averaging just 143.51 versus DA nigga's 164.07.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DA nigga (9-3) have a better record than Poppin yo cheeks (2-10).
Even the computers think DA nigga have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (166.54) than Poppin yo cheeks (145.9).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. DA nigga has left fewer points on the bench this season (524.74) than Poppin yo cheeks (699.8).
Once DA nigga put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Poppin yo cheeks (5 vs 0).
DA nigga are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Poppin yo cheeks (0 vs 1).
DA nigga should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Poppin yo cheeks (6 vs 4).
By position, DA nigga have outscored Poppin yo cheeks at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
DA nigga don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 18 points, highest in the league.
DA nigga are in the playoffs. Poppin yo cheeks are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Poppin yo cheeks, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

DA nigga
Listen DA nigga, I'm a "glass half full" kind of coach. While some may harp on the fact that our scoring's declined a bit lately, I'll choose to take the optimistic route. Averaging 174.73 points through Week 11, our crew has shown it's certainly capable of outperforming the 147.92 we needed for this past week's win!
Poppin yo cheeks
Fortunately, Poppin yo cheeks, this week's problem was fairly easy to diagnose. Choosing to start Brandin Cooks, Tre'Quan Smith, and Ryan Fitzpatrick in a fantasy matchup where your opponent tallied nearly 148 points... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?