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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Vultures
8-4 150.6
152.84
 
VS
proj
Rebel Alliance
139.6 5-7
143.63

Back-and-forth battle ends with Vultures knocking off Rebel Alliance, 150.60-139.60

What a battle! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Vultures extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought victory over Rebel Alliance, earning a 150.60-139.60 win. Vultures were led by Jameis Winston, who passed for 312 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 24 yards for 30 points, and Julio Jones, who caught 11 passes for 147 yards (23.8 points), while Andrew Luck (33.05 points) and Tyler Boyd (21.5) led the charge for Rebel Alliance in the loss. Vultures (8-4) have now won five matchups in a row and will look to keep it rolling against Doughboys. Rebel Alliance (5-7) take on Redlegs in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Vultures   Rebel Alliance

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Lockett overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 21.5 points against his 15.16-point projection. During a 30-27 win over the Panthers, he caught 5 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown. Lockett ranks #59 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Tyler Lockett

Top Player Comparison

Vultures
Points
% of total points 150.6
1
Jameis Winston
QB
30
26.81
19.9%
2
Julio Jones
WR
23.8
21.12
15.8%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
21.5
15.16
14.3%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
16.6
15.94
11%
Rebel Alliance
Points
% of total points 139.6
1
Andrew Luck
QB
33.05
28.57
23.7%
2
Tyler Boyd
WR
21.5
16.2
15.4%
3
Adam Humphries
WR
17.7
10.71
12.7%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
13
8.14
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were multiple players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Vultures had a 130.60-95.55 lead. Jameis Winston had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass for Vultures, while Tyler Lockett had a 43-yard catch. Meanwhile, Tyler Boyd had a 28-yard touchdown catch for Rebel Alliance, while Adam Humphries had a 28-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Larry Fitzgerald had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Rebel Alliance, helping the team to a 139.60-130.60 lead.
Sunday Night
Dalvin Cook had a 26-yard touchdown catch for Vultures, contributing to a 147.20-139.60 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Vultures   Rebel Alliance

StatSmack

Vultures must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this one (150.6) than their season average (141.75).
Vultures are on fire, with victories in five straight weeks.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Vultures (8-4) have a better record than Rebel Alliance (5-7).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Vultures has left fewer points on the bench this season (299.45) than Rebel Alliance (689.8).
Vultures have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Rebel Alliance (2 vs 1).
Vultures should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Rebel Alliance (7 vs 6).
By position, Vultures have outscored Rebel Alliance at QB this season.
The starters for Vultures had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Rebel Alliance (3).
Time to rest the starters for Vultures. They've clinched a playoff spot while Rebel Alliance are currently on the outside looking in.
Vultures was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than Rebel Alliance (0).
Don't worry Rebel Alliance, 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

Rebel Alliance
Looking ahead to Week 13, seventh-place Rebel Alliance (5-7) will square off against sixth-place Redlegs (7-5). Through 12 weeks of action, Rebel Alliance are ranked third in points scored, while Redlegs have put up the second-highest point total in OklahomIraqis League AFC. Over the last three weeks, Rebel Alliance has put up 145.47 points per game, while Redlegs has averaged 122.68 per contest.
Vultures
Two teams sporting matching 8-4 records, Vultures and Doughboys will each aim for their ninth win in Week 13. 12 weeks into the season, Vultures are ranked seventh in points scored, while Doughboys have posted the league's fourth-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Vultures have scored 149.6 points per game, while Doughboys have averaged 140.63 per contest.