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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Savage Mode
7-5 141.26
104.92
 
VS
proj
Diddle Daddlers
85.46 4-8
103.98

Savage Mode come back to knock off Diddle Daddlers for third straight win in 141.26-85.46 rout

Savage Mode extended their win streak to three games with an easy victory over Diddle Daddlers, cruising to a 141.26-85.46 win. Diddle Daddlers got out to an early 10.26-point lead on Thursday. Savage Mode came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by stellar efforts from DJ Moore (34.4 points) and Alvin Kamara (14.7). Not to be deterred, Diddle Daddlers got it going later that afternoon to take a 19.46-point lead behind Derrick Henry (33.5 points). But Savage Mode came back again on Monday night with their back against the wall, as Lamar Jackson (41.26 points) and the Baltimore Ravens defense (20) put them back on top for good. This marks the second time this season Savage Mode have taken down Diddle Daddlers, after winning 145.02-126.44 in their last matchup. Savage Mode (7-5) will look to keep it rolling against DesertFox, while Diddle Daddlers (4-8) meet Team Butthole in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Savage Mode   Diddle Daddlers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 34-31 loss to the Saints, Moore scored 34.4 points to more-than-double his 12.17-point projection. He caught 6 passes for 126 yards and 2 touchdowns to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Savage Mode this week. Next week, Moore will battle the Redskins.
DJ Moore

Top Player Comparison

Savage Mode
Points
% of total points 141.26
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
41.26
27.84
29.2%
2
DJ Moore
WR
34.4
12.17
24.4%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
20
10.64
14.2%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
14.7
20.69
10.4%
Diddle Daddlers
Points
% of total points 85.46
1
Derrick Henry
RB
33.5
13.38
39.2%
2
Jacoby Brissett
QB
13.16
20.25
15.4%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
9
14.71
10.5%
4
Stephen Hauschka
K
8
7.22
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
DJ Moore had a 51-yard touchdown catch and a 52-yard catch for Savage Mode to contribute to a 52.00-51.96 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Derrick Henry had a 74-yard touchdown run for Diddle Daddlers, helping the team to an 85.46-66.00 lead.

Points By Position

  Savage Mode   Diddle Daddlers

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Diddle Daddlers, Savage Mode averaged more points (143.14) than they usually score (115.66).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. Savage Mode have won three straight matchups, while Diddle Daddlers have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Diddle Daddlers need some help then, averaging just 109.72 versus Savage Mode's 115.66.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Savage Mode (7-5) have a better record than Diddle Daddlers (4-8).
Even the computers think Savage Mode have better players. Their projected average points is higher (116.65) than Diddle Daddlers (109.58).
Savage Mode don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Diddle Daddlers (4 vs 2).
Savage Mode are clutch masters, with more close wins than Diddle Daddlers (1 vs 0).
Diddle Daddlers have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Savage Mode (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Savage Mode have outscored Diddle Daddlers at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Savage Mode has a higher average scoring margin (10) than Diddle Daddlers this season (-16).
The starters for Savage Mode had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Diddle Daddlers (1).
Time to rest the starters for Savage Mode. They've clinched a playoff spot while Diddle Daddlers are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Diddle Daddlers this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Diddle Daddlers
Looking ahead to Week 13, Diddle Daddlers (4-8) will try to get back on track against Team Butthole (6-6). 12 weeks into the season, Diddle Daddlers are ranked 10th in points scored, while Team Butthole have put up the league's fourth-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, Diddle Daddlers has put up 90.09 points per game, while Team Butthole has averaged 110.28 per contest.
Savage Mode
Something's got to give next week, as Savage Mode (7-5) enter Week 13 on a three-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (DesertFox, 5-7), come in as winners of two straight. Through 12 weeks of action, Savage Mode are ranked seventh in points scored, while DesertFox have scored the 11th-highest point total in The Justice League. Over the last three weeks, Savage Mode have scored 138.72 points per game, while DesertFox have averaged only 105.82 per contest.