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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Tim's team
8-4 111.34
114.02
 
VS
proj
Ryan's Team
103.48 4-8
105.87

Tim's team defeat Ryan's Team for seventh straight win, 111.34-103.48

Tim's team extended their win streak to seven games with a hard-fought victory over Ryan's Team, securing a 111.34-103.48 win. Tim's team grabbed a 1.5-point lead early Sunday afternoon. Ryan's Team bounced back to take the lead during the late round of games on Sunday, powered by Nick Foles (14.88 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (12.6). Not to be deterred, Tim's team rallied later that night, as George Kittle (19.9 points) and the San Francisco 49ers defense (11.56) put them back on top for good. This marks the first time this season Tim's team have knocked off Ryan's Team, after falling 140.44-114.14 in their last matchup. Tim's team (8-4) will look to earn another win against LeveonBell Biv Devoe, while Ryan's Team (4-8) will face off against Drunkin Soldiers in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Tim's team   Ryan's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Moore (6 Rec, 126 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 27.4 points in a 34-31 lost to the Saints in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 8.93-point projection and was much higher than his 9.5-point season scoring average. Moore ranks #50 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Redskins next week.
DJ Moore

Top Player Comparison

Tim's team
Points
% of total points 111.34
1
DJ Moore
WR
27.4
8.93
24.6%
2
George Kittle
TE
19.9
9.65
17.9%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
11.56
9.12
10.4%
4
Wil Lutz
K
11
8.73
9.9%
Ryan's Team
Points
% of total points 103.48
1
Michael Thomas
WR
16.1
13.44
15.6%
2
Nick Foles
QB
14.88
17.58
14.4%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
14.8
10.45
14.3%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
12.6
14.62
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
DJ Moore had a 51-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for Tim's team to contribute to a 62.70-61.20 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
George Kittle had a 61-yard touchdown catch for Tim's team to contribute to a 111.34-88.68 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Tim's team   Ryan's Team

StatSmack

Tim's team are on fire, winning seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Ryan's Team need some help then, averaging just 100.34 versus Tim's team's 106.43.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Tim's team (8-4) have a better record than Ryan's Team (4-8).
Tim's team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Ryan's Team (3 vs 2).
Tim's team play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Ryan's Team (1).
Tim's team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Ryan's Team (0 vs 1).
Tim's team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Ryan's Team (6 vs 3).
Tim's team have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Ryan's Team (55 vs 45).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Ryan's Team - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Tim's team (1) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Tim's team have outscored Ryan's Team at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Tim's team has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Ryan's Team this season (-10).
The starters for Tim's team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Ryan's Team (0).
Tim's team are in the playoffs. Ryan's Team are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Ryan's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Tim's team
Nice work this past matchup, Tim's team! We'll give thanks for this bountiful victory, and now redirect our attention towards a stiff challenge in LeveonBell Biv Devoe.
Ryan's Team
Even though we weren't able to earn the win this past week, let's remember that we still have a bounty of fantasy football goodness to be thankful for.