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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Catch 22
8-4 93.94
112.65
 
VS
proj
Slaytonbines
92.48 3-9
92.52

Offensively challenged Catch 22 come back to knock off Slaytonbines in 93.94-92.48 battle

While they posted only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week, Catch 22 came from behind for a 93.94-92.48 win over Slaytonbines. After trailing 92.48-70.54 heading into Sunday night, Catch 22 roared back behind Allen Robinson II (8 Rec, 74 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs). Amari Cooper (20.2 points) and Josh Allen (17.48) were the leading performers for Slaytonbines in the loss. This marks the second time this season Catch 22 have taken down Slaytonbines, after winning 174.88-117.78 in their last matchup. Catch 22 (8-4) will look to add to their success against Mixon It Up, while Slaytonbines (3-9) take on Cruz Control in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Catch 22   Slaytonbines

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Bills in Week 12, Ekeler racked up 129 yards from scrimmage . In doing so, he put up 18.4 points and scored 26.2% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Catch 22 this week. Next week, Ekeler will square off against the Patriots.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

Catch 22
Points
% of total points 93.94
1
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.4
12.72
24.9%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
18.44
25.12
19.6%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
18.4
14.58
19.6%
4
Mike Davis
RB
9.4
13.25
10%
Slaytonbines
Points
% of total points 92.48
1
Amari Cooper
WR
20.2
11.36
21.8%
2
Josh Allen
QB
17.48
26.37
18.9%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
17
5.64
18.4%
4
Sterling Shepard
WR
10.3
10.84
11.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Amari Cooper had a 54-yard touchdown catch for Slaytonbines, contributing to a 29.20-5.00 lead for Slaytonbines.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Slaytonbines emerged with a 71.28-63.64 lead. For Catch 22, Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Slaytonbines with a 44-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Catch 22   Slaytonbines

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Slaytonbines, Catch 22 averaged more points (134.41) than they usually score (118.46).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Slaytonbines. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Slaytonbines need some help then, averaging just 97.04 versus Catch 22's 118.46.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Catch 22 (8-4) have a better record than Slaytonbines (3-9).
Even the machines think Catch 22 have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (117.75) than Slaytonbines (105.87).
You won't win many weeks if you don't play. Catch 22 has left fewer points on the bench this season (391.88) than Slaytonbines (576.32).
Catch 22 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Slaytonbines (4 vs 1).
Catch 22 have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Slaytonbines (2 vs 0).
Catch 22 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Slaytonbines (6 vs 4).
By position, Catch 22 have outscored Slaytonbines at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Catch 22 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, third-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for Catch 22. They've clinched a playoff spot while Slaytonbines are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Slaytonbines, 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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