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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
8-4 181.13
188.11
 
VS
proj
Kaleden Horsemen
158.14 3-9
153.04

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES jump into top spot in 181.13-158.14 rout

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES ascended into first place in 🏈2QB Dynasty League🏈 with a dominant victory over Kaleden Horsemen, cruising to a 181.13-158.14 win. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES grabbed a 18.04-point lead on Thursday behind Dak Prescott (28.86 points) and Austin Hooper (8.1) and never gave it up. Marcus Mariota (24.42 points) and Corey Davis (23.75) carried the flag for Kaleden Horsemen in the loss. This marks the second time this season THE DAK KNIGHT RISES have beaten Kaleden Horsemen, after winning 195.87-120.09 in their last matchup. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (8-4) have now won four straight and will look to sustain their momentum against Company of Heroes. Kaleden Horsemen (3-9) meet N.C. HAMMERS in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  THE DAK KNIGHT RISES   Kaleden Horsemen

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 103 yards from scrimmage and running for a touchdown against the Cardinals, Ekeler recorded 27.55 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 13.39-point projection and was much higher than his 12.32-point season scoring average. Ekeler ranks #84 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
Points
% of total points 181.13
1
Dak Prescott
QB
28.86
19.12
15.9%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
27.55
13.39
15.2%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
26.92
20.28
14.9%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
23.1
24.89
12.8%
Kaleden Horsemen
Points
% of total points 158.14
1
Marcus Mariota
QB
24.42
16.96
15.4%
2
Corey Davis
WR
23.75
12.88
15%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
21.75
11.01
13.8%
4
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
19.3
16.77
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dak Prescott had a 90-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard touchdown pass for THE DAK KNIGHT RISES, contributing to a 51.76-33.72 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Tyler Lockett had a 43-yard catch for Kaleden Horsemen, who trailed 96.38-91.07 after the early action.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which THE DAK KNIGHT RISES emerged with a 181.13-109.97 lead. For THE DAK KNIGHT RISES, Melvin Gordon III had a 28-yard touchdown run. Josh Rosen made the highlight reel for Kaleden Horsemen with a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Monday
Marcus Mariota found Corey Davis for a 48-yard touchdown pass for Kaleden Horsemen. Mariota also lit up the scoreboard with a 61-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  THE DAK KNIGHT RISES   Kaleden Horsemen

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Kaleden Horsemen, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES averaged more points (188.5) than they usually score (178.86).
Get on their level! THE DAK KNIGHT RISES have won four straight weeks, while Kaleden Horsemen have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES are doing a better job of that, averaging 178.86 versus Kaleden Horsemen's 152.21.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (8-4) have a better record than Kaleden Horsemen (3-9).
Even the computers think THE DAK KNIGHT RISES have better players. Their projected average points is higher (176.23) than Kaleden Horsemen (157.17).
Once THE DAK KNIGHT RISES put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kaleden Horsemen (3 vs 1).
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Kaleden Horsemen (0 vs 2).
Kaleden Horsemen have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES have outscored Kaleden Horsemen at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES has a higher average scoring margin (8) than Kaleden Horsemen this season (-21).
Time to rest the starters for THE DAK KNIGHT RISES. They've clinched a playoff spot while Kaleden Horsemen are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Kaleden Horsemen this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Kaleden Horsemen
Things don't exactly get any easier for last-place Kaleden Horsemen, as they next have the privilege of squaring off against red-hot N.C. HAMMERS in Week 13. Through 12 weeks of action, Kaleden Horsemen have scored the league's lowest point total while N.C. HAMMERS (175.28 PPG) are ranked seventh. Over the last three weeks, Kaleden Horsemen has scored 137.52 points per game, while N.C. HAMMERS has averaged 198.57 per contest.
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES
THE DAK KNIGHT RISES (8-4) are set to face Company of Heroes (5-7) in Week 13. 12 weeks into the 2018 season, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES have scored the fourth-most points in the league while Company of Heroes (and their 177.9 points per game) are ranked sixth. Over the last three weeks, THE DAK KNIGHT RISES have scored 181.57 points per game, while Company of Heroes have averaged 160.96 per contest.