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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Shakier Smithsons
8-4 79.52
113.89
 
VS
proj
CMIII's Hamstring
49.26 6-6
89.54

Offensively challenged Shakier Smithsons beat CMIII's Hamstring, 79.52-49.26

Despite ranking only 13th in the league in points scored for the week, Shakier Smithsons earned a 79.52-49.26 win over CMIII's Hamstring. Shakier Smithsons never trailed in this one after nabbing a 1.16-point lead on Thursday behind Deshaun Watson (18.92 points) and the Houston Texans defense (2). Jacoby Brissett (13.16 points) and Tevin Coleman (12.9) led the way for CMIII's Hamstring in the loss. This marks the second time this season Shakier Smithsons have knocked off CMIII's Hamstring, after winning 112.46-94.14 in their last matchup. Shakier Smithsons (8-4) will look to earn another W against President Of What?, while CMIII's Hamstring (6-6) try to right the ship against Keshena Eastons.

Matchup Timeline

  Shakier Smithsons   CMIII's Hamstring

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making both of his FG attempts against the Titans, Lambo registered 9 points this week. He scored 15.8% more than his 7.77-point projection and overachieved for the eighth time this season. Lambo ranks #10 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
Josh Lambo

Top Player Comparison

Shakier Smithsons
Points
% of total points 79.52
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
18.92
21.48
23.8%
2
Le'Veon Bell
RB
15.8
16.55
19.9%
3
DJ Chark Jr.
WR
10.8
15.31
13.6%
4
Michael Gallup
WR
9.5
13.65
11.9%
CMIII's Hamstring
Points
% of total points 49.26
1
Jacoby Brissett
QB
13.16
17.25
26.7%
2
Tevin Coleman
RB
12.9
13.66
26.2%
3
Dion Lewis
RB
5.5
4.3
11.2%
4
Adam Vinatieri
K
5
7.97
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 30-yard touchdown pass for Shakier Smithsons to contribute to a 20.92-19.76 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Josh Lambo had a 50-yard field goal for Shakier Smithsons to contribute to a 70.02-32.06 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Shakier Smithsons   CMIII's Hamstring

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. Shakier Smithsons have a winning record vs CMIII's Hamstring this season despite scoring less against them on average (95.99) than their average (121.14).
We heard scoring helps you win. CMIII's Hamstring need some help then, averaging just 105.18 versus Shakier Smithsons's 121.14.
Even the machines think Shakier Smithsons have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (119.47) than CMIII's Hamstring (103.17).
Once Shakier Smithsons put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than CMIII's Hamstring (4 vs 2).
By position, Shakier Smithsons have outscored CMIII's Hamstring at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Shakier Smithsons don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 23 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Shakier Smithsons had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for CMIII's Hamstring (0).
There's not much good to say about CMIII's Hamstring this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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