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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Todd's Team
9-3 160.7
118.89
 
VS
proj
DC Defenders
110.02 5-7
100.61

Todd's Team defeat DC Defenders for third straight win in 160.70-110.02 rout

Todd's Team extended their win streak to three games with a dominant victory over DC Defenders, cruising to a 160.70-110.02 win. DC Defenders grabbed a 33.12-point lead on Thursday behind Deshaun Watson, who passed for 318 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 24 yards. But it was all Todd's Team after that. They were led by Tyreek Hill (13 Rec, 269 Rec Yds, 3 Rec TDs) and James Robinson (128 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 31 Rec Yds). This marks the second time this season Todd's Team have taken down DC Defenders, after winning 106.18-103.26 in their last matchup. Todd's Team (9-3) will look to earn another W against The Hair Diapers, while DC Defenders (5-7) try to get back in the win column against christopher's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Todd's Team   DC Defenders

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hill overachieved for the eighth time this season, scoring 51.4 points against his 15.4-point projection. During a 27-24 win over the Buccaneers, he caught 13 passes for 269 yards and 3 touchdowns. Hill ranks #11 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Broncos next week.
Tyreek Hill

Top Player Comparison

Todd's Team
Points
% of total points 160.7
1
Tyreek Hill
WR
51.4
15.4
32%
2
James Robinson
RB
24.4
14.72
15.2%
3
Tom Brady
QB
23.7
19.77
14.7%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
14
11.69
8.7%
DC Defenders
Points
% of total points 110.02
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
33.12
23.85
30.1%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.4
12.71
21.3%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
14
15.03
12.7%
4
Hunter Henry
TE
10.2
8.97
9.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deshaun Watson had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for DC Defenders, contributing to a 33.12-0.00 lead for DC Defenders.
Sunday Early
Jason Sanders had a 54-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal for Todd's Team, contributing to a 71.60-69.12 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Tom Brady had a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 31-yard touchdown pass for Todd's Team, while Tyreek Hill had a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard touchdown catch, helping Todd's Team to a 160.70-77.12 lead.

Points By Position

  Todd's Team   DC Defenders

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against DC Defenders, Todd's Team averaged more points (133.44) than they usually score (111.94).
Todd's Team are on fire, with victories in three straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Todd's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 111.94 versus DC Defenders's 92.81.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Todd's Team (9-3) have a better record than DC Defenders (5-7).
Even the computers think Todd's Team have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (109.09) than DC Defenders (95.91).
Todd's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than DC Defenders (4 vs 1).
Todd's Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than DC Defenders (1).
Todd's Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than DC Defenders (2 vs 0).
Todd's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than DC Defenders (6 vs 3).
By position, Todd's Team have outscored DC Defenders at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Todd's Team has a higher average scoring margin (7) than DC Defenders this season (-12).
The starters for Todd's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (9) than the starters for DC Defenders (3).
Don't worry DC Defenders, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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