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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
NYAZ Puppies
8-4 276.75
271.29
 
VS
proj
VVhitevvolves
240.6 4-8
286.53

VVhitevvolves fall short of projections, succumb to NYAZ Puppies, 276.75-240.60

There's no easy way to say it, VVhitevvolves underdelivered, at least compared to projections, as NYAZ Puppies came out on top with a 276.75-240.60 win. NYAZ Puppies never trailed in this one after taking a 30.00-point lead on Thursday behind Jonathan Williams (31.55 points) and Benardrick McKinney (19.5). Zach Ertz (12 Rec, 91 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Josh Allen (185 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 56 Rush Yds) were the leaders for VVhitevvolves in the loss. This marks the second time this season NYAZ Puppies have gotten the best of VVhitevvolves, after winning 264.7-256.48 in their last matchup. NYAZ Puppies improve to 8-4 on the season, while VVhitevvolves fall to 4-8.

Matchup Timeline

  NYAZ Puppies   VVhitevvolves

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Beasley caught 6 passes for 76 yards and a touchdown as the Bills beat the Broncos 20-3. In doing so, he put up 22.3 points to more-than-double his 10.63-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on NYAZ Puppies this week. Beasley will play the Cowboys next week.
Cole Beasley

Top Player Comparison

NYAZ Puppies
Points
% of total points 276.75
1
Chris Godwin
WR
40.55
20.36
14.7%
2
DJ Moore
WR
34.45
16.77
12.4%
3
Jonathan Williams
RB
31.55
15.3
11.4%
4
Cole Beasley
WR
22.3
10.63
8.1%
VVhitevvolves
Points
% of total points 240.6
1
Zach Ertz
TE
32.5
18.32
13.5%
2
Josh Allen
QB
31.75
29.98
13.2%
3
Fred Warner
LB
26.25
14.09
10.9%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
23.1
20.29
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but it was NYAZ Puppies who grabbed the lead, 237.20-206.00. DJ Moore had a 51-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for NYAZ Puppies, while Chris Godwin had a 71-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Josh Allen had a 34-yard touchdown pass for VVhitevvolves, while Odell Beckham Jr. had a 35-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  NYAZ Puppies   VVhitevvolves

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. NYAZ Puppies are doing a better job of that, averaging 278.83 versus VVhitevvolves's 255.82.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. NYAZ Puppies (8-4) have a better record than VVhitevvolves (4-8).
You can't win if you don't play. NYAZ Puppies has left fewer points on the bench this season (911.5) than VVhitevvolves (1,050.83).
NYAZ Puppies don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than VVhitevvolves (2 vs 1).
NYAZ Puppies laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than VVhitevvolves (0).
NYAZ Puppies have the clutch gene, with more close wins than VVhitevvolves (2 vs 0).
NYAZ Puppies should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than VVhitevvolves (7 vs 2).
By position, NYAZ Puppies have outscored VVhitevvolves at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
NYAZ Puppies don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 29 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for NYAZ Puppies had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for VVhitevvolves (2).
NYAZ Puppies are in the playoffs. VVhitevvolves are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey VVhitevvolves, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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