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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Denver Broncos
7-5 176.46
189.51
 
VS
proj
New York Giants
95.4 2-10
116.98

New York Giants come up short of projections, lose to Denver Broncos in 176.46-95.40 rout

There's no way around it, New York Giants dropped the ball, at least based on projections, as Denver Broncos cruised to a 176.46-95.40 win. New York Giants grabbed a 19.40-point lead on Thursday behind stellar efforts from Anthony Walker (6.5 points) and Brennan Scarlett (5.5). But it was all Denver Broncos after that. They were led by Leonard Fournette (36.9 points) and Tre'Davious White (16). Denver Broncos (7-5) will look to maintain their winning ways against s99 GX NE Pats 20 25, while New York Giants (2-10) meet Baltimore Ravens in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Denver Broncos   New York Giants

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 159 yards from scrimmage and running for 2 touchdowns against the Titans, Fournette scored 36.9 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 15.09-point projection and was much higher than his 17.27-point season scoring average. Fournette ranks #25 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Leonard Fournette

Top Player Comparison

Denver Broncos
Points
% of total points 176.46
1
Leonard Fournette
RB
36.9
15.09
20.9%
2
Tre'Davious White
CB
16
8.07
9.1%
3
Justin Simmons
S
14.5
7.6
8.2%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
13
13.15
7.4%
New York Giants
Points
% of total points 95.4
1
Michael Brockers
DE
11
3.78
11.5%
2
Darius Slayton
WR
10.7
7.85
11.2%
3
Ryan Griffin
TE
10.3
8.31
10.8%
4
Lorenzo Carter
LB
10
7.63
10.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Jaeden Graham had a 53-yard catch for Denver Broncos, helping the team to a 94.10-65.40 lead.
Sunday Night
Deebo Samuel had a 42-yard touchdown catch for Denver Broncos, helping the team to a 176.46-83.40 lead.

Points By Position

  Denver Broncos   New York Giants

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Denver Broncos scored less in this one (176.46) than their season average of 186.64.
We heard scoring helps you win. New York Giants need some help then, averaging just 138.63 versus Denver Broncos's 186.64.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Denver Broncos (7-5) have a better record than New York Giants (2-10).
Even the computers think Denver Broncos have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (192.79) than New York Giants (146.03).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Denver Broncos has left fewer points on the bench this season (139.74) than New York Giants (216.72).
Denver Broncos don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than New York Giants (2 vs 1).
Denver Broncos see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than New York Giants (0).
Denver Broncos have the clutch gene, with more close wins than New York Giants (1 vs 0).
Denver Broncos should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than New York Giants (6 vs 4).
Denver Broncos have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than New York Giants (112 vs 88).
By position, Denver Broncos have outscored New York Giants at RB, WR, and IDP this season.
The starters for Denver Broncos had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for New York Giants (0).
Hey New York Giants, 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

New York Giants
Things get no easier for last-place New York Giants, as they now have the privilege of facing off against first-place (and undefeated) Baltimore Ravens in Week 13. After 12 weeks of action, New York Giants have tallied the league's lowest point total while Baltimore Ravens (and their 231.59 points per game) are ranked first. Over the last three weeks, New York Giants has put up 122.57 points per game, while Baltimore Ravens has averaged 228.59 per contest.
Denver Broncos
In a matchup between teams separated by just a game in the standings, Denver Broncos (7-5) will face s99 GX NE Pats 20 25 (8-4) in Week 13. After 12 weeks of action, Denver Broncos are ranked ninth in points scored, while s99 GX NE Pats 20 25 have tallied the eighth-highest point total in National Football League. Over the last three weeks, Denver Broncos have scored 168.23 points per game, while s99 GX NE Pats 20 25 have averaged 237.66 per contest.