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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Wizardos Tiburones
6-6 103.46
107.77
 
VS
proj
Hrustin Cowboys
100.78 3-9
102.86

Despite top scorer Murray, Hrustin Cowboys fall to Wizardos Tiburones in 103.46-100.78 battle

Hrustin Cowboys had the highest scorer in the matchup with RB Latavius Murray posting 25.1 points, the ninth-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Wizardos Tiburones, who came from behind to earn a 103.46-100.78 victory. Despite trailing 100.78-80.76 heading into Monday night, Wizardos Tiburones came storming back behind DK Metcalf (22.7 points). Latavius Murray (124 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Josh Allen (157 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 32 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) led the way for Hrustin Cowboys in defeat. This marks the second time this season Wizardos Tiburones have gotten the best of Hrustin Cowboys, after winning 107.1-84.32 in their last matchup. Wizardos Tiburones (6-6) will look to keep it rolling against Long Island Steelers, while Hrustin Cowboys (3-9) will meet Honolulu Tigers in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Wizardos Tiburones   Hrustin Cowboys

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the 49ers in Week 12, the Rams defense allowed 23 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 15 points to scored 78.4% higher than their 8.41-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Wizardos Tiburones this week. Next week, the Rams will face the Cardinals.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Wizardos Tiburones
Points
% of total points 103.46
1
DK Metcalf
WR
22.7
16.58
21.9%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
17.44
22.18
16.9%
3
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
15
8.41
14.5%
4
Robert Woods
WR
12.3
12.72
11.9%
Hrustin Cowboys
Points
% of total points 100.78
1
Latavius Murray
RB
25.1
7.21
24.9%
2
Josh Allen
QB
16.48
23.77
16.4%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
13.7
12.94
13.6%
4
Curtis Samuel
WR
10.2
10.62
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Hrustin Cowboys who claimed the lead, 56.98-46.36. For Wizardos Tiburones, Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass. Josh Allen had a 44-yard pass for Hrustin Cowboys, while Cole Beasley had a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Latavius Murray had a 36-yard touchdown run for Hrustin Cowboys, while Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch, helping Hrustin Cowboys to a 95.78-80.76 lead.
Monday
DK Metcalf had a 52-yard catch for Wizardos Tiburones on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Wizardos Tiburones   Hrustin Cowboys

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Wizardos Tiburones are doing a better job of that, averaging 104.49 versus Hrustin Cowboys's 98.71.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Wizardos Tiburones (6-6) have a better record than Hrustin Cowboys (3-9).
Even the machines think Wizardos Tiburones have better players. They have a higher projected points average (109.17) than Hrustin Cowboys (103.76).
Wizardos Tiburones don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hrustin Cowboys (3 vs 2).
Wizardos Tiburones have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Hrustin Cowboys (1 vs 0).
Wizardos Tiburones have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Hrustin Cowboys (52 vs 41).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Hrustin Cowboys - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Wizardos Tiburones (0) this week. Too bad that itchy pickup finger didn't pay off.
By position, Wizardos Tiburones have outscored Hrustin Cowboys at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Wizardos Tiburones has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Hrustin Cowboys this season (-16).
There's not much good to say about Hrustin Cowboys this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Wizardos Tiburones
Hey, we'll definitely take the win, Wizardos Tiburones! Having said that, if we want to ramp our performance up to the next level, then here's one area where we can improve. Our starting running backs were thoroughly outmatched this past week. J.D. McKissic (27 total yards, no TDs) logged only 11.5 points in Week 12, while the starting backfield for Hrustin Cowboys showed us up by recording a score of 31.3. Let's sweet-talk the offensive coordinator to get some more touches in Week 13!
Hrustin Cowboys
Sorry Hrustin Cowboys, but this tight defeat can be attributed more to the Bills coaching staff than anything else. The weekly game script called for the QB to throw only 24 passes, and Josh Allen did what he could... finding his target on a whopping 75% of them!