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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Hug It Out Bitch
7-5 109.25
106.95
 
VS
proj
Simmons
96.55 4-8
109.02

Hug It Out Bitch defeat Simmons for fifth straight win, 109.25-96.55

Hug It Out Bitch extended their win streak to five games with a hard-fought victory over Simmons, emerging victorious with a 109.25-96.55 win. It was the third loss in a row for Simmons. Hug It Out Bitch took a 33.3-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 60.65 points from Sam Darnold (315 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) and Christian McCaffrey (64 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 69 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. Jameis Winston (313 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 38 Rush Yds) and Davante Adams (7 Rec, 43 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) led the charge for Simmons in the loss. This marks the second time this season Hug It Out Bitch have beaten Simmons, after winning 130-48.25 in their last matchup. Hug It Out Bitch (7-5) will look to get another win against Sprint Right Option, while Simmons (4-8) will take on Pull Out Game in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Hug It Out Bitch   Simmons

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 100 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Buccaneers, Ridley registered 16 points this week. His scoring output was 54% more than his 10.39-point projection and was much higher than his 9.28-point season scoring average. Ridley ranks #57 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Saints next week.
Calvin Ridley

Top Player Comparison

Hug It Out Bitch
Points
% of total points 109.25
1
Sam Darnold
QB
35.35
23.11
32.4%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
25.3
19.12
23.2%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
16
10.39
14.6%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
16
12.11
14.6%
Simmons
Points
% of total points 96.55
1
Jameis Winston
QB
33.45
26.05
34.6%
2
Davante Adams
WR
12.3
12.24
12.7%
3
Austin Seibert
K
12
8.81
12.4%
4
Devin Singletary
RB
11.4
9.71
11.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Hug It Out Bitch who claimed the lead, 109.25-75.95. Sam Darnold had a 69-yard pass for Hug It Out Bitch, while Calvin Ridley had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Jameis Winston made the highlight reel for Simmons with a 71-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Hug It Out Bitch   Simmons

StatSmack

Get on their level! Hug It Out Bitch have won five straight weeks, while Simmons have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Hug It Out Bitch are doing a better job of that, averaging 122.16 versus Simmons's 104.77.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Hug It Out Bitch (7-5) have a better record than Simmons (4-8).
Even the machines think Hug It Out Bitch have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (111.64) than Simmons (104.17).
Hug It Out Bitch don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Simmons (4 vs 1).
Hug It Out Bitch are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Simmons (1).
Hug It Out Bitch don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Simmons (1 vs 2).
Hug It Out Bitch should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Simmons (8 vs 6).
Hug It Out Bitch have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Simmons (55 vs 43).
Simmons have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Hug It Out Bitch (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Hug It Out Bitch have outscored Simmons at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Hug It Out Bitch don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Hug It Out Bitch had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Simmons (2).
Time to rest the starters for Hug It Out Bitch. They've clinched a playoff spot while Simmons are currently on the outside looking in.
Hug It Out Bitch was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (3) than Simmons (1).
Hey Simmons, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Simmons
Two teams sporting identical 4-8 records, ninth-place Simmons are set to square off against 10th-place Pull Out Game next week. 12 weeks into the season, Simmons are ranked sixth in points scored, while Pull Out Game have scored the seventh-highest point total in Punks n Drunks league. Over the last three weeks, Simmons has put up 96.8 points per game, while Pull Out Game has averaged just 79.82 per contest.
Hug It Out Bitch
In a showdown between the league's two top-scoring teams, Hug It Out Bitch (7-5) face Sprint Right Option (10-2) in Week 13. 12 weeks into the season, Hug It Out Bitch are ranked first in points scored, while Sprint Right Option have put up the league's second-highest point total. Each side will be at full strength in Week 13 with no players on bye. Over the last two weeks, Hug It Out Bitch have scored 107.73 points per game, while Sprint Right Option have averaged 141.23 per contest.