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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Akatsuki
6-6 130.7
159.54
 
VS
proj
Broke Ditkas
122.4 3-9
120.43

Akatsuki find way to knock off Broke Ditkas 130.7-122.4

There's no easy way to say it, Akatsuki underdelivered, at least compared to projections. Still, they earned a 130.7-122.4 win over Broke Ditkas, who actually exceeded projections. Broke Ditkas earned a 57.3-point lead on Thursday behind impressive showings from Antonio Gibson, who racked up 136 yards from scrimmage and ran for 3 touchdowns for 36.1 points, and Terry McLaurin, who caught 7 passes for 92 yards (13.7 points). But Akatsuki held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Allen Robinson II (23.4 points) and the Los Angeles Rams defense (19). Akatsuki improve to 6-6 on the season, while Broke Ditkas fall to 3-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Akatsuki   Broke Ditkas

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Rams defense overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 19 points against their 8.97-point projection. In a 23-20 loss to the 49ers, they allowed 23 points, surrendered 345 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Rams defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Los Angeles Rams defense

Top Player Comparison

Akatsuki
Points
% of total points 130.7
1
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.4
12.73
17.9%
2
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
19
8.97
14.5%
3
Joey Bosa
DE
16.5
5.42
12.6%
4
Evan Engram
TE
14.4
8.58
11%
Broke Ditkas
Points
% of total points 122.4
1
Antonio Gibson
RB
36.1
15.11
29.5%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
22.5
14
18.4%
3
Terry McLaurin
WR
13.7
13.51
11.2%
4
T.J. Watt
LB
9.5
5.26
7.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Antonio Gibson had a 37-yard touchdown run and a 23-yard touchdown run for Broke Ditkas, helping give Broke Ditkas a 57.3-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
Evan Engram had a 53-yard catch and a 44-yard catch for Akatsuki, who trailed 97.9-49.2 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, Broke Ditkas became the proud owner of a 109.4-92.9 lead. For Akatsuki, Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch. Brandon McManus made the highlight reel for Broke Ditkas with a 58-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Akatsuki   Broke Ditkas

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Akatsuki scored less in this one (130.7) than their season average of 148.47.
We heard scoring helps you win. Akatsuki are doing a better job of that, averaging 148.47 versus Broke Ditkas's 136.52.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Akatsuki (6-6) have a better record than Broke Ditkas (3-9).
Even the machines think Akatsuki have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (163.52) than Broke Ditkas (145.46).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Akatsuki has left fewer points on the bench this season (467.01) than Broke Ditkas (641.54).
Broke Ditkas are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Akatsuki (4 vs 3).
Akatsuki laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Broke Ditkas (0).
Akatsuki are clutch masters, with more close wins than Broke Ditkas (1 vs 0).
By position, Akatsuki have outscored Broke Ditkas at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Hey Broke Ditkas, 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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