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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Jim's Choice Team
9-3 119.9
124.91
 
VS
proj
michael's Team
108.98 7-5
118.06

Jim's Choice Team climb into 1st place, 119.90-108.98

Jim's Choice Team ascended to the top of the standings in Yahoo Public 34378 with a hard-fought victory over michael's Team, coming out on top with a 119.90-108.98 win. Jim's Choice Team never trailed in this one after nabbing a 15.50-point lead on Thursday behind Duke Johnson. Patrick Mahomes (31.28 points) and Calvin Ridley (14) led the way for michael's Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Jim's Choice Team have beaten michael's Team, after falling 146.8-120.42 in their last matchup. Jim's Choice Team (9-3) will look to build on their success against yee's Team, while michael's Team (7-5) take on Dmitry's Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Jim's Choice Team   michael's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 70 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Panthers, Jefferson recorded 22.5 points this week. His scoring output was 60.7% more than his 14-point projection and was much higher than his 13.38-point season scoring average. Jefferson ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Justin Jefferson

Top Player Comparison

Jim's Choice Team
Points
% of total points 119.9
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
22.5
14
18.8%
2
Duke Johnson
RB
15.5
13.2
12.9%
3
Matt Ryan
QB
14.9
19.65
12.4%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
14
16.44
11.7%
michael's Team
Points
% of total points 108.98
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
31.28
25.72
28.7%
2
Calvin Ridley
WR
14
15.03
12.8%
3
Chris Godwin
WR
13.7
12.94
12.6%
4
Rob Gronkowski
TE
13.6
8.3
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Duke Johnson had a 33-yard touchdown catch for Jim's Choice Team, helping the team to a 15.50-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Jason Sanders had a 54-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal for michael's Team, who trailed 85.90-39.70 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass for michael's Team, while Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch for the team, who trailed 110.40-108.98 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  Jim's Choice Team   michael's Team

StatSmack

michael's Team are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last four matchups.
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. michael's Team has left more points on the bench this season (643.66) than Jim's Choice Team (529.02).
Jim's Choice Team don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than michael's Team (0 vs 1).
By position, Jim's Choice Team have outscored michael's Team at TE, K, and DEF this season.
Jim's Choice Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry michael's Team, 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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