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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Cucumber Richards
6-6 131.94
96.74
 
VS
proj
Liams Dream Team ;)
104.2 4-8
86.48

Cucumber Richards defy predictions, earn win against Liams Dream Team ;) in 131.94-104.20 rout

Both teams stepped up, but Cucumber Richards got the best of Liams Dream Team ;). Predicted to win 96.74-86.48, Cucumber Richards rolled to a 131.94-104.20 victory over Liams Dream Team ;). Cucumber Richards earned a 19.36-point lead on Thursday behind Dak Prescott (27.36 points) and Calvin Ridley (13.3) and never relinquished it. Deshaun Watson (29.4 points) and JuJu Smith-Schuster (24.9) were the top performers for Liams Dream Team ;) in the loss. This marks the second time this season Cucumber Richards have knocked off Liams Dream Team ;), after winning 84.58-75.64 in their last matchup. Cucumber Richards (6-6) will look to add to their success against Mr. Rodger's Hood, while Liams Dream Team ;) (4-8) will face Pyramid of Greatness in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Cucumber Richards   Liams Dream Team ;)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 5 passes for 45 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Dolphins, Ebron registered 16.5 points this week. His scoring output nearly tripled his 5.67-point projection and was much higher than his 10.39-point season scoring average. Ebron ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Eric Ebron

Top Player Comparison

Cucumber Richards
Points
% of total points 131.94
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
35.7
16.9
27.1%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
27.36
17.87
20.7%
3
Eric Ebron
TE
16.5
5.67
12.5%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.9
12.47
11.3%
Liams Dream Team ;)
Points
% of total points 104.2
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
29.4
20.25
28.2%
2
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
24.9
10.31
23.9%
3
Dede Westbrook
WR
14.7
6.83
14.1%
4
Tevin Coleman
RB
8.3
10.77
8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dak Prescott had a 90-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass for Cucumber Richards, while Calvin Ridley had a 50-yard catch, helping to stake Cucumber Richards to a 40.66-21.30 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all was said and done, Cucumber Richards emerged with a 80.56-38.50 lead. For Cucumber Richards, Christian McCaffrey had a 59-yard run. Dede Westbrook made the highlight reel for Liams Dream Team ;) with a 43-yard run.
Sunday Late
JuJu Smith-Schuster had a 97-yard touchdown catch for Liams Dream Team ;), who trailed 117.04-67.80 after the late afternoon games.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Cucumber Richards, helping the team to a 131.94-74.80 lead.

Points By Position

  Cucumber Richards   Liams Dream Team ;)

Game Notes

Cucumber Richards had six of their nine starters exceed their projected points.
Liams Dream Team ;) had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
The win concludes a three-match losing slide for Cucumber Richards, while the loss brings an end to a four-game unbeaten streak for Liams Dream Team ;).
Not only did Cucumber Richards win, but they also easily covered the 10.26-point projected margin of victory.
Cucumber Richards moves to (5-4) in blowout games this season, while Liams Dream Team ;) falls to (1-3).
Despite the loss, Deshaun Watson recorded 29.4 points, the best overall score for a quarterback this week.

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