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Week 8

Weekly
Grade
BattleShipp
4-4 119.24
140.81
 
VS
proj
12North
107.52 5-3
138.62

BattleShipp find way to top 12North 119.24-107.52 despite coming up short of projections

Both teams underachieved compared to expectations, but BattleShipp did enough to get the best of 12North. Predicted to win 140.81-138.62, BattleShipp came out on top with a 119.24-107.52 win over 12North. 12North nabbed a 9.80-point lead on Thursday, but BattleShipp held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Patrick Mahomes, who passed for 416 yards and 5 touchdowns for 46.64 points, and the Philadelphia Eagles defense, who allowed only 9 points, surrendered 265 yards, and forced 2 fumbles (22 points). Justin Herbert (278 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 21 Rush Yds) and Allen Robinson II (6 Rec, 87 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for 12North in the loss. This marks the first time this season BattleShipp have knocked off 12North, after falling 115.02-105.7 in their last matchup. BattleShipp (4-4) will look to keep it rolling against Mayor of Evansville, while 12North (5-3) will meet Bill O'Brien in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  BattleShipp   12North

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 9 points, surrendering 265 yards, and forcing 2 fumbles against the Cowboys, the Eagles defense tallied 22 points this week. Their scoring output nearly doubled their 11.46-point projection and was much higher than their 9.63-point season scoring average. The Eagles defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense

Top Player Comparison

BattleShipp
Points
% of total points 119.24
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
46.64
30.35
39.1%
2
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
22
11.46
18.5%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
12.8
16.66
10.7%
4
David Montgomery
RB
12.5
15.77
10.5%
12North
Points
% of total points 107.52
1
Justin Herbert
QB
27.22
23.58
25.3%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
20.7
15.43
19.3%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
12
12.7
11.2%
4
Boston Scott
RB
9.9
15.08
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Patrick Mahomes had a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 36-yard touchdown pass for BattleShipp, helping the team to an 80.24-26.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 24-yard touchdown pass for 12North, while Allen Robinson II had a 24-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 95.74-89.32 after the late afternoon games.

Points By Position

  BattleShipp   12North

StatSmack

You can't win if you don't play. 12North has left more points on the bench this season (807.02) than BattleShipp (567.12).
12North have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than BattleShipp (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, BattleShipp have outscored 12North at QB and TE this season.
The starters for BattleShipp had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for 12North (2).
Hey 12North, 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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