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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Rebel Alliance
9-3 186.15
137.44
 
VS
proj
Mutinous Apes
135.35 2-10
128.76

Rebel Alliance jump into top spot in 186.15-135.35 rout

Rebel Alliance jumped into the No. 1 position in OklahomIraqis League AFC with a convincing victory over Mutinous Apes, rolling to a 186.15-135.35 win. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Rebel Alliance leapt out to a 51.1-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar performances from Drew Brees (31.55 points) and Michael Thomas (26.1). George Kittle (24.9 points) and Josh Allen (24.85) did everything they could for Mutinous Apes in the loss. Rebel Alliance (9-3) will look to rack up another W against Redlegs, while Mutinous Apes (2-10) will meet Warm Bodies in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Rebel Alliance   Mutinous Apes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Fournette (97 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 62 Rec Yds) scored 36.9 points against the Titans in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 15.09-point projection and was much higher than his 17.18-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

Rebel Alliance
Points
% of total points 186.15
1
Leonard Fournette
RB
36.9
15.09
19.8%
2
Drew Brees
QB
31.55
26.62
16.9%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
26.1
22.15
14%
4
Mark Ingram II
RB
24.8
12.02
13.3%
Mutinous Apes
Points
% of total points 135.35
1
George Kittle
TE
24.9
15.22
18.4%
2
Josh Allen
QB
24.85
23.07
18.4%
3
Davante Adams
WR
19.3
18.34
14.3%
4
Robby Anderson
WR
18.6
9.73
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Rebel Alliance became the proud owner of a 115.45-64.35 lead. Drew Brees had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Rebel Alliance, while Calvin Ridley had a 21-yard touchdown catch. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Mutinous Apes with a 34-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Night
George Kittle had a 61-yard touchdown catch for Mutinous Apes, who trailed 152.35-132.05 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Rebel Alliance   Mutinous Apes

StatSmack

Rebel Alliance must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (186.15) than their season average (161.64).
We heard scoring helps you win. Mutinous Apes need some help then, averaging just 111.74 versus Rebel Alliance's 161.64.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Rebel Alliance (9-3) have a better record than Mutinous Apes (2-10).
Even the machines think Rebel Alliance have better players. They have a higher projected points average (152.1) than Mutinous Apes (128.56).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Rebel Alliance has left fewer points on the bench this season (393.9) than Mutinous Apes (424.9).
Rebel Alliance don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mutinous Apes (7 vs 1).
Rebel Alliance are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Mutinous Apes (0 vs 1).
Rebel Alliance should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Mutinous Apes (6 vs 4).
Rebel Alliance have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Mutinous Apes (66 vs 50).
By position, Rebel Alliance have outscored Mutinous Apes at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Rebel Alliance don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 28 points, highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Rebel Alliance. They've clinched a playoff spot while Mutinous Apes are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Mutinous Apes, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Rebel Alliance
Hey, we do respect the confidence this past week, Rebel Alliance. It's a bold move to start a player with zero points (Mohamed Sanu), while still getting the W. Try that type of flashy, show-off stuff next week against Redlegs and see what happens.
Mutinous Apes
Well, Mutinous Apes, this week's problem is fairly easy to diagnose. Choosing to start the Los Angeles Rams defense in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?