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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
deepball
7-5 140
145.59
 
VS
proj
DangeRuss
124 4-8
137.5

Despite top scorer Gibson, DangeRuss fall to deepball, 140-124

Antonio Gibson had 39 points for DangeRuss, the best total in the matchup and fifth-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome deepball, who secured a 140-124 victory. deepball never trailed in this one after earning a 4-point lead on Thursday behind Amari Cooper (27 points) and Duke Johnson (16). Antonio Gibson (39 points) and Justin Jefferson (26) carried the flag for DangeRuss in the loss. This marks the second time this season deepball have gotten the best of DangeRuss, after winning 169-114 in their last matchup. deepball (7-5) will look to keep it rolling against Gronkie Kong🦧, while DangeRuss (4-8) will attempt to get back in the win column against headhunters.

Matchup Timeline

  deepball   DangeRuss

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Cooper overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 27 points against his 14.2-point projection. In a 41-16 loss to the Football Team, he caught 6 passes for 112 yards and a touchdown. Cooper ranks #54 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Amari Cooper

Top Player Comparison

deepball
Points
% of total points 140
1
DK Metcalf
WR
34
18.94
24.3%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
27
14.2
19.3%
3
Duke Johnson
RB
16
15.01
11.4%
4
Jason Sanders
K
12
9.1
8.6%
DangeRuss
Points
% of total points 124
1
Antonio Gibson
RB
39
14.13
31.5%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
26
17.16
21%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
14
24.15
11.3%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
12
7.57
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Thursday, but after all the plays were accounted for, deepball emerged with a 43-39 lead. Amari Cooper had a 54-yard touchdown catch for deepball, while Duke Johnson had a 33-yard touchdown catch. Antonio Gibson made the highlight reel for DangeRuss with a 37-yard touchdown run and a 23-yard touchdown run.
Sunday Early
Jason Sanders had a 54-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal for deepball, helping the team to an 80-69 lead.
Monday
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Monday night. For deepball, DK Metcalf had a 52-yard catch. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for DangeRuss with a 52-yard pass.

Points By Position

  deepball   DangeRuss

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against DangeRuss, deepball averaged more points (154.5) than they usually score (135.33).
We heard scoring helps you win. deepball are doing a better job of that, averaging 135.33 versus DangeRuss's 124.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" deepball (7-5) have a better record than DangeRuss (4-8).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. DangeRuss has left more points on the bench this season (875) than deepball (830).
Once deepball put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than DangeRuss (2 vs 1).
deepball see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than DangeRuss (0).
deepball should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than DangeRuss (6 vs 3).
By position, deepball have outscored DangeRuss at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for deepball had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for DangeRuss (3).
Time to rest the starters for deepball. They've clinched a playoff spot while DangeRuss are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry DangeRuss, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

DangeRuss
On the docket for Week 13, DangeRuss (4-8) will square off against headhunters (7-5). DangeRuss may need to rearrange their lineup some with Robby Anderson out on bye next week. headhunters won't have Rob Gronkowski, DJ Moore, or Joey Slye.
deepball
deepball (7-5) will face Gronkie Kong🦧 (4-8) in Week 13. deepball might have to rearrange the deck some with Tom Brady and Leonard Fournette out on bye in Week 13. Gronkie Kong🦧 won't have Chris Godwin. Over the last three weeks, deepball have scored 114 points per game, while Gronkie Kong🦧 have averaged 145 per contest.