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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Dirty Dan's Seahawks
10-2 93.22
92.85
 
VS
proj
READING BLITZ
91.38 5-7
91.66

Dirty Dan's Seahawks come back to beat READING BLITZ for fourth straight win in 93.22-91.38 battle

Dirty Dan's Seahawks extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind victory over READING BLITZ, rallying for a 93.22-91.38 win. Dirty Dan's Seahawks trailed 91.38-69.42 heading into Monday night, but the unit charged back behind Mark Ingram II (111 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Jarvis Landry (26.8 points) and Jared Cook (15.9) were the leaders for READING BLITZ in the loss. This marks the second time this season Dirty Dan's Seahawks have taken down READING BLITZ, after winning 91.88-70.1 in their last matchup. Dirty Dan's Seahawks (10-2) will look to maintain their momentum against Bdjml Customs, while READING BLITZ (5-7) try to right the ship against Skip's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Dirty Dan's Seahawks   READING BLITZ

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Seahawks defense (9 Pts Allowed, 344 Yds Allowed, 5 Turnovers) scored 12 points in a 17-9 win over the Eagles in Week 12. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 4.38-point projection and was much higher than their 5.67-point season scoring average. The Seahawks defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The Seattle Seahawks defense

Top Player Comparison

Dirty Dan's Seahawks
Points
% of total points 93.22
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
23.92
26.03
25.7%
2
Mark Ingram II
RB
23.8
9.96
25.5%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
16
10.39
17.2%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
12
4.38
12.9%
READING BLITZ
Points
% of total points 91.38
1
Jarvis Landry
WR
26.8
10.16
29.3%
2
Jared Cook
TE
15.9
5
17.4%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
12.6
14.45
13.8%
4
Le'Veon Bell
RB
10.8
11.81
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 30-yard touchdown pass for Dirty Dan's Seahawks, helping to give the team a 23.92-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, after which READING BLITZ boasted a 78.78-60.92 lead. For Dirty Dan's Seahawks, Calvin Ridley had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Jared Cook made the highlight reel for READING BLITZ with a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Dirty Dan's Seahawks   READING BLITZ

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Dirty Dan's Seahawks have a winning record vs READING BLITZ this season despite scoring less against them on average (92.55) than their average (107.49).
Dirty Dan's Seahawks are on fire, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Dirty Dan's Seahawks are doing a better job of that, averaging 107.49 versus READING BLITZ's 90.7.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Dirty Dan's Seahawks (10-2) have a better record than READING BLITZ (5-7).
Even the computers think Dirty Dan's Seahawks have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (102.18) than READING BLITZ (92.9).
Dirty Dan's Seahawks don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than READING BLITZ (5 vs 4).
Dirty Dan's Seahawks are clutch masters, with more close wins than READING BLITZ (1 vs 0).
Dirty Dan's Seahawks should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than READING BLITZ (7 vs 5).
By position, Dirty Dan's Seahawks have outscored READING BLITZ at QB, RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Dirty Dan's Seahawks don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 22 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Dirty Dan's Seahawks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for READING BLITZ (1).
Dirty Dan's Seahawks are in the playoffs. READING BLITZ are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry READING BLITZ, 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

READING BLITZ
Two teams sporting matching 5-7 records, seventh-place READING BLITZ will now get a date with eighth-place Skip's Team next week. After 12 weeks of action, READING BLITZ are ranked seventh in points scored, while Skip's Team have scored the eighth-highest point total in AIFAFANS league. When it comes to recent scoring output, these two teams have posted similar results lately. READING BLITZ has put up 90.37 points per game over the last three weeks, while Skip's Team has averaged 90.07 per outing over that same stretch.
Dirty Dan's Seahawks
Next week will feature a couple of squads moving in opposite directions, as Dirty Dan's Seahawks (10-2) head into the matchup on a four-game winning streak, while their Week 13 opponent (Bdjml Customs, 0-12), have now lost 12 in a row. After 12 weeks of action, Dirty Dan's Seahawks are ranked first in points scored, while Bdjml Customs have put up the lowest point total in AIFAFANS league. Over the last three weeks, Dirty Dan's Seahawks have put up 114.11 points per game, while Bdjml Customs have averaged just 55.37 per contest.