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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
EasyLikeSuperbowls
9-3 162.2
129.23
 
VS
proj
Pappy
65.08 2-10
95.71

EasyLikeSuperbowls defeat Pappy for third straight win in 162.20-65.08 rout

EasyLikeSuperbowls extended their win streak to three games with a convincing victory over Pappy, cruising to a 162.20-65.08 win. EasyLikeSuperbowls nabbed a 17.30-point lead on Thursday behind DeAndre Hopkins (27.4 points) and never looked back. DeVante Parker (6 Rec, 91 Rec Yds) and Kareem Hunt (37 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) were the leading performers for Pappy in defeat. This marks the second time this season EasyLikeSuperbowls have gotten the best of Pappy, after winning 149.62-119 in their last matchup. EasyLikeSuperbowls (9-3) will look to notch another W against King Kamarameha!, while Pappy (2-10) attempt to generate some positive momentum against Niner Cartel.

Matchup Timeline

  EasyLikeSuperbowls   Pappy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cook overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 21.9 points against his 8.11-point projection. In a 34-31 win over the Panthers, he caught 6 passes for 99 yards and a touchdown. Cook will face the Falcons next week.
Jared Cook

Top Player Comparison

EasyLikeSuperbowls
Points
% of total points 162.2
1
Derrick Henry
RB
28.5
13.45
17.6%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
27.4
20.56
16.9%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
22
15.67
13.6%
4
Jared Cook
TE
21.9
8.11
13.5%
Pappy
Points
% of total points 65.08
1
DeVante Parker
WR
15.1
14.42
23.2%
2
Kareem Hunt
RB
12.6
13.19
19.4%
3
Tarik Cohen
RB
12.4
10.56
19.1%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
9.5
15.61
14.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
DeAndre Hopkins had a 35-yard touchdown catch and a 30-yard touchdown catch for EasyLikeSuperbowls to contribute to a 27.40-10.10 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Calvin Ridley had a 21-yard touchdown catch for EasyLikeSuperbowls, while Jared Cook had a 20-yard touchdown catch, helping EasyLikeSuperbowls to a 97.10-50.20 lead.
Sunday Late
Derrick Henry had a 74-yard touchdown run for EasyLikeSuperbowls to contribute to a 162.20-50.20 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  EasyLikeSuperbowls   Pappy

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Pappy, EasyLikeSuperbowls averaged more points (155.91) than they usually score (135.04).
Get on their level! Pappy have lost their last three weeks, while EasyLikeSuperbowls have won three straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Pappy need some help then, averaging just 104.8 versus EasyLikeSuperbowls's 135.04.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" EasyLikeSuperbowls (9-3) have a better record than Pappy (2-10).
Even the computers think EasyLikeSuperbowls have better players. They have a higher projected points average (124.78) than Pappy (108).
EasyLikeSuperbowls don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Pappy (7 vs 2).
EasyLikeSuperbowls are clutch masters, with more close wins than Pappy (1 vs 0).
EasyLikeSuperbowls should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Pappy (9 vs 5).
By position, EasyLikeSuperbowls have outscored Pappy at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
EasyLikeSuperbowls don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
The starters for EasyLikeSuperbowls had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Pappy (0).
Time to rest the starters for EasyLikeSuperbowls. They've clinched a playoff spot while Pappy are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Pappy this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Pappy
One losing streak will conclude in Week 13 as last-place Pappy have now lost three consecutive games while their opponent, Niner Cartel, have dropped each of their last two. Through 12 weeks of action, Pappy have scored the league's lowest point total while Niner Cartel (and their 114.32 points per game) are ranked ninth. Looking at just the last two weeks, Pappy has put up 82.95 points per game, while Niner Cartel has averaged only 65.39 per contest.
EasyLikeSuperbowls
EasyLikeSuperbowls (9-3) are set to face King Kamarameha! (7-5) in Week 13. After 12 weeks of action, EasyLikeSuperbowls have tallied the second-most points in the league while King Kamarameha! (and their 120.57 points per game) are ranked fifth. Over the last three weeks, EasyLikeSuperbowls have put up 139.69 points per game, while King Kamarameha! have averaged 120.72 per contest.