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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Lake Effect
9-3 123.14
102.17
 
VS
proj
Brian's Team
62.9 7-5
112.75

Lake Effect climb into 1st place in 123.14-62.90 rout

Lake Effect ascended to the top of the standings in Yahoo Public 122561 with an easy victory over Brian's Team, cruising to a 123.14-62.90 win. There wasn't much drama in the matchup, as Lake Effect nabbed a 31.70-point lead on Thursday behind an outstanding effort from Antonio Gibson (34.1 points). Allen Robinson II (23.4 points) and Kyler Murray (8.9) carried the flag for Brian's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Lake Effect have taken down Brian's Team, after falling 106.1-84.92 in their last matchup. Lake Effect (9-3) have now won seven consecutive matchups and will look to sustain their winning ways against Stacey's Super Team. Brian's Team (7-5) match up against Bear Jordan in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Lake Effect   Brian's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gibson overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 34.1 points against his 13.45-point projection. During a 41-16 win over the Cowboys, he racked up 136 yards from scrimmage and ran for 3 touchdowns. Gibson ranks #31 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Antonio Gibson

Top Player Comparison

Lake Effect
Points
% of total points 123.14
1
Antonio Gibson
RB
34.1
13.45
27.7%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
22.5
14
18.3%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
17.44
22.18
14.2%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
14
7.11
11.4%
Brian's Team
Points
% of total points 62.9
1
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.4
12.71
37.2%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
8.9
24.61
14.1%
3
DJ Moore
WR
8.1
12.71
12.9%
4
Wil Lutz
K
8
9.42
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Antonio Gibson had a 37-yard touchdown run and a 23-yard touchdown run for Lake Effect to contribute to a 34.10-2.40 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass for Lake Effect, helping the team to an 88.54-24.40 lead.
Sunday Late
Rob Gronkowski had a 48-yard catch for Lake Effect, contributing to a 102.14-34.30 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Lake Effect   Brian's Team

What If

Lake Effect would have beaten five other teams besides Brian's Team this week.
Brian's Team would have lost to every other team in the league this week.
Lake Effect would be 7-5 if they played Brian's Team every week.
Last week, Lake Effect would have been victorious over Brian's Team 133.74-81.16.
Lake Effect would be 7-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Brian's Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Lake Effect, Brian's Team would be 6-4.
If Lake Effect had played every team in the league each week, they would be 68-40.
If they played every team every week, Brian's Team would be 45-63.

Next Week Preview

Brian's Team
Something will have to give next week as Brian's Team and Bear Jordan are set to face off, as both teams are currently riding two-game losing streaks. Brian's Team can't expect another 8.1 points from DJ Moore, who will be out on bye in Week 13. Bear Jordan won't have Antonio Brown.
Lake Effect
Lake Effect (9-3) will go up against Stacey's Super Team (6-6) in Week 13. Lake Effect can't depend on another 14+ point showing from Rob Gronkowski, who will be out on bye in Week 13. Stacey's Super Team will be without Tom Brady and Chris Godwin. Over the last three weeks, Lake Effect have put up 128.15 points per game, while Stacey's Super Team have averaged only 102.63 per contest.