Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Who Dey Gamer
6-6 94
90.55
 
VS
proj
Evangelion
86 8-4
81.27

Despite top scorer Ingram II, Evangelion fall to Who Dey Gamer, 94-86

Mark Ingram II posted 23 points for Evangelion, the best total in the matchup and seventh-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to vanquish Who Dey Gamer, who secured a 94-86 victory. Who Dey Gamer nabbed a 46-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 38 points from Drew Brees (311 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense (22 Pts Allowed, 337 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) and never looked back. Mark Ingram II (23 points) and the New York Jets defense (18) carried the flag for Evangelion in the loss. Who Dey Gamer (6-6) will look to keep it rolling against Gravity Falls Dragon, while Evangelion (8-4) try to get back on track against Volt Blitz.

Matchup Timeline

  Who Dey Gamer   Evangelion

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Falcons in Week 12, the Buccaneers defense allowed 22 points, surrendered 337 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 16 points to nearly quadruple their 4.06-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Buccaneers will square off against the Jaguars.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Who Dey Gamer
Points
% of total points 94
1
Drew Brees
QB
22
19.18
23.4%
2
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
16
4.06
17%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
15
9.27
16%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
9
16.21
9.6%
Evangelion
Points
% of total points 86
1
Mark Ingram II
RB
23
8.77
26.7%
2
The New York Jets defense
DEF
18
5.62
20.9%
3
Tevin Coleman
RB
10
9.97
11.6%
4
Randall Cobb
WR
8
5.58
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Drew Brees had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Who Dey Gamer, helping the team to an 87-41 lead.

Points By Position

  Who Dey Gamer   Evangelion

StatSmack

Who Dey Gamer must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (94) than their season average (84.25).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Evangelion has left more points on the bench this season (414) than Who Dey Gamer (162).
Who Dey Gamer see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Evangelion (0).
Who Dey Gamer should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Evangelion (7 vs 6).
By position, Who Dey Gamer have outscored Evangelion at QB, TE, and K this season.
The starters for Who Dey Gamer had more big plays in their NFL games this week (1) than the starters for Evangelion (0).
Hey Evangelion, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

More from Yahoo Sports

Who Dey Gamer
Don't forget your league playoffs start in Week 14! Check back for weekly content from Yahoo's team of experts as the postseason approaches. Be sure to read the latest installment of Early Pickups on Sunday.
Evangelion
The countdown to the playoffs is on! Yahoo's team is here to help you prepare for the postseason. The latest edition of Sleepers comes out on Wednesday.