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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Mean Machine
6-6 118.9
109.79
 
VS
proj
Soft pebbles
64.4 1-11
39.1

Mean Machine hand Soft pebbles third consecutive loss in 118.90-64.40 rout

Mean Machine cruised to a 118.90-64.40 win to hand Soft pebbles their third consecutive loss. Soft pebbles grabbed an 8.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Mean Machine after that. They were led by Ryan Tannehill (259 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 40 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and the New York Jets defense (3 Pts Allowed, 208 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers). Derrick Henry (22.75 points) and Nick Chubb (16.2) were the leaders for Soft pebbles in defeat. This marks the second time this season Mean Machine have knocked off Soft pebbles, after winning 120.99-78.26 in their last matchup. Mean Machine improve to 6-6 on the season, while Soft pebbles fall to 1-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Mean Machine   Soft pebbles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Jets defense (3 Pts Allowed, 208 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 13 points against the Raiders in Week 12. They more-than-tripled their 4.3-point projection and overachieved for the third time this season. The Jets defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bengals next week.
The New York Jets defense

Top Player Comparison

Mean Machine
Points
% of total points 118.9
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
25.18
10.61
21.2%
2
The New York Jets defense
DEF
13
4.3
10.9%
3
Landon Collins
S
9
9.18
7.6%
4
Nick Folk
K
9
8.15
7.6%
Soft pebbles
Points
% of total points 64.4
1
Derrick Henry
RB
22.75
8.14
35.3%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
16.2
11.5
25.2%
3
Tyler Boyd
WR
12.05
3.9
18.7%
4
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
8
8.51
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyler Boyd had a 47-yard catch for Soft pebbles, who trailed 65.52-41.65 after the early games.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, Mean Machine emerged with a 107.70-64.40 lead. For Mean Machine, Ryan Tannehill had a 65-yard touchdown pass and a 21-yard touchdown run. Derrick Henry made the highlight reel for Soft pebbles with a 74-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Mean Machine   Soft pebbles

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Soft pebbles, Mean Machine averaged more points (119.95) than they usually score (111.88).
Soft pebbles would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Mean Machine are doing a better job of that, averaging 111.88 versus Soft pebbles's 68.85.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Mean Machine (6-6) have a better record than Soft pebbles (1-11).
Even the machines think Mean Machine have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (118.16) than Soft pebbles (68.59).
Once Mean Machine put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Soft pebbles (5 vs 0).
Mean Machine have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Soft pebbles (1 vs 0).
Mean Machine should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Soft pebbles (5 vs 4).
Mean Machine have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Soft pebbles (79 vs 51).
By position, Mean Machine have outscored Soft pebbles at QB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Mean Machine don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, third-highest in the league.
Hey Soft pebbles, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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