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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
DA nigga
7-5 124.7
144.88
 
VS
proj
Steelers(43_Irish(9)
122.4 3-9
116.53

DA nigga hand Steelers(43_Irish(9) sixth straight loss in 124.7-122.4 battle

DA nigga squeaked by for a 124.7-122.4 win to hand Steelers(43_Irish(9) their sixth straight loss. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as DA nigga led 90.6-41.7 heading into Monday night. Steelers(43_Irish(9) came roaring back behind Carson Wentz (215 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 42 Rush Yds) and Dallas Goedert (7 Rec, 75 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). DA nigga were led by the Los Angeles Chargers defense, who allowed 27 points, surrendered 332 yards, and forced 3 turnovers for 25.3 points, and Mike Evans, who caught 3 passes for 50 yards and 2 touchdowns (20 points). This marks the third time this season DA nigga have knocked off Steelers(43_Irish(9), after winning 137.82-116.86 in their last matchup. DA nigga (7-5) will look to sustain their winning ways against ND IRISH, while Steelers(43_Irish(9) (3-9) attempt to get back on track against HUGH JASSELS.

Matchup Timeline

  DA nigga   Steelers(43_Irish(9)

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 27 points, surrendering 332 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Bills, the Chargers defense recorded 25.3 points this week. They scored 81.5% more than their 13.94-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. The Chargers defense will face the Patriots next week.
The Los Angeles Chargers defense

Top Player Comparison

DA nigga
Points
% of total points 124.7
1
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
25.3
13.94
20.3%
2
Mike Evans
WR
20
15
16%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
17.7
14.75
14.2%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
16.4
27.87
13.2%
Steelers(43_Irish(9)
Points
% of total points 122.4
1
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
32.8
22.32
26.8%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
23.8
20.69
19.4%
3
Dallas Goedert
TE
20.5
11.4
16.7%
4
Adrian Peterson
RB
17.5
8.26
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Mike Evans had a 31-yard touchdown catch for DA nigga, helping the team to an 80.6-41.7 lead.
Monday
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Monday night. For DA nigga, Russell Wilson had a 52-yard pass. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for Steelers(43_Irish(9) with a 33-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  DA nigga   Steelers(43_Irish(9)

StatSmack

DA nigga are unstoppable against Steelers(43_Irish(9) this season, with a record of 3-0.
Steelers(43_Irish(9) would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. DA nigga are doing a better job of that, averaging 154.65 versus Steelers(43_Irish(9)'s 141.98.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" DA nigga (7-5) have a better record than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (3-9).
Even the computers think DA nigga have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (159.96) than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (147.95).
Once DA nigga put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (3 vs 2).
DA nigga are clutch masters, with more close wins than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (2 vs 0).
DA nigga should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Steelers(43_Irish(9) (5 vs 4).
By position, DA nigga have outscored Steelers(43_Irish(9) at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
The starters for DA nigga had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Steelers(43_Irish(9) (1).
Hey Steelers(43_Irish(9), want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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