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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Dungeons & Doobies
7-5 197.24
161.69
 
VS
proj
SPARTAN PRIDE
142.82 3-9
124.42

Dungeons & Doobies beat SPARTAN PRIDE for fifth straight win in 197.24-142.82 rout

Dungeons & Doobies extended their win streak to five games with a dominant victory over SPARTAN PRIDE, cruising to a 197.24-142.82 win. It was the third straight loss for SPARTAN PRIDE. Dungeons & Doobies grabbed a 32.94-point lead on Thursday behind Drew Brees (27.44 points) and Tarik Cohen (18.9) and never let it go. Amari Cooper (8 Rec, 180 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Stefon Diggs (12 Rush Yds, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the top scorers for SPARTAN PRIDE in the loss. This marks the second time this season Dungeons & Doobies have beaten SPARTAN PRIDE, after winning 163.82-137.98 in their last matchup. Dungeons & Doobies (7-5) will look to sustain their winning ways against America's Team, while SPARTAN PRIDE (3-9) will try to get back in the win column against Sissy.

Matchup Timeline

  Dungeons & Doobies   SPARTAN PRIDE

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McCaffrey overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 49.7 points against his 23.84-point projection. During a 30-27 loss to the Seahawks, he racked up 237 yards from scrimmage and scored 2 touchdowns. McCaffrey ranks #11 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Christian McCaffrey

Top Player Comparison

Dungeons & Doobies
Points
% of total points 197.24
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
49.7
23.84
25.2%
2
Drew Brees
QB
27.44
28.55
13.9%
3
Emmanuel Sanders
WR
21.6
15.37
11%
4
Tarik Cohen
RB
18.9
14.22
9.6%
SPARTAN PRIDE
Points
% of total points 142.82
1
Amari Cooper
WR
46
12.25
32.2%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
22.9
19.5
16%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
22.5
16.69
15.8%
4
Chris Carson
RB
14.3
13.55
10%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Thursday, but after the results were tallied, Dungeons & Doobies boasted a 92.44-59.50 lead. For Dungeons & Doobies, Drew Brees had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 25-yard touchdown pass. Amari Cooper made the highlight reel for SPARTAN PRIDE with a 90-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Early
Christian McCaffrey had a 59-yard run for Dungeons & Doobies to contribute to a 159.94-96.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Stefon Diggs had a 30-yard touchdown catch for SPARTAN PRIDE, who trailed 197.24-142.82 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Dungeons & Doobies   SPARTAN PRIDE

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against SPARTAN PRIDE, Dungeons & Doobies averaged more points (180.53) than they usually score (161.42).
Get on their level! Dungeons & Doobies have won five straight weeks, while SPARTAN PRIDE have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. SPARTAN PRIDE need some help then, averaging just 130.61 versus Dungeons & Doobies's 161.42.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dungeons & Doobies (7-5) have a better record than SPARTAN PRIDE (3-9).
Even the machines think Dungeons & Doobies have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (153.55) than SPARTAN PRIDE (133.12).
Once Dungeons & Doobies put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than SPARTAN PRIDE (5 vs 0).
Dungeons & Doobies are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than SPARTAN PRIDE (1).
Dungeons & Doobies should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than SPARTAN PRIDE (8 vs 7).
By position, Dungeons & Doobies have outscored SPARTAN PRIDE at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Dungeons & Doobies has a higher average scoring margin (10) than SPARTAN PRIDE this season (-23).
Time to rest the starters for Dungeons & Doobies. They've clinched a playoff spot while SPARTAN PRIDE are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey SPARTAN PRIDE, 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

Dungeons & Doobies
Nice work this past week, Dungeons & Doobies! Let's give thanks for this bountiful victory, and now focus our attention towards a tough challenge in America's Team.
SPARTAN PRIDE
Fortunately, SPARTAN PRIDE, this week's problem was pretty easy to identify. Starting Greg Zuerlein in a tough fantasy matchup... let's aim to move forward with a full deck of cards next time?