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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Fightin' Armadillos
9-3 154.03
129.19
 
VS
proj
Rebel Alliance
152.56 5-7
121.83

Fightin' Armadillos knock off Rebel Alliance for sixth straight win in 154.03-152.56 battle

Fightin' Armadillos extended their win streak to six games with a tight victory over Rebel Alliance, eking out a 154.03-152.56 win. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Fightin' Armadillos led 154.03-106.10 heading into Monday night. Rebel Alliance closed the gap behind Lamar Jackson (169 Pass Yds, 5 Pass TDs, 95 Rush Yds). Baker Mayfield (31.38 points) and Nick Chubb (30.55) led the way for Fightin' Armadillos in the victory. This marks the first time this season Fightin' Armadillos have taken down Rebel Alliance, after falling 136.46-132.35 in their last matchup. Fightin' Armadillos (9-3) will look to notch another win against Marvin’s Room, while Rebel Alliance (5-7) will meet Microsoft Excel in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Fightin' Armadillos   Rebel Alliance

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Bengals in Week 12, Washington caught 3 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 21.8 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Fightin' Armadillos this week. Washington will face the Browns next week.
James Washington

Top Player Comparison

Fightin' Armadillos
Points
% of total points 154.03
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
31.38
24.1
20.4%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
30.55
22.63
19.8%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
22.1
11.23
14.3%
4
James Washington
WR
21.8
9.46
14.2%
Rebel Alliance
Points
% of total points 152.56
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
46.46
30.09
30.5%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
44.4
18.2
29.1%
3
The New York Jets defense
DEF
22.25
8.07
14.6%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
10.6
12.52
6.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Fightin' Armadillos became the proud owner of a 131.53-106.10 lead. Baker Mayfield had a 35-yard touchdown pass for Fightin' Armadillos, while Tyler Boyd had a 47-yard catch. Chris Godwin made the highlight reel for Rebel Alliance with a 71-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Fightin' Armadillos   Rebel Alliance

StatSmack

Get on their level! Rebel Alliance have lost their last five weeks, while Fightin' Armadillos have won six straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Rebel Alliance need some help then, averaging just 141.22 versus Fightin' Armadillos's 150.87.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Fightin' Armadillos (9-3) have a better record than Rebel Alliance (5-7).
Fightin' Armadillos don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rebel Alliance (4 vs 3).
Fightin' Armadillos see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Rebel Alliance (0).
By position, Fightin' Armadillos have outscored Rebel Alliance at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Fightin' Armadillos don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Fightin' Armadillos had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Rebel Alliance (1).
Fightin' Armadillos are in the playoffs. Rebel Alliance are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Rebel Alliance, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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