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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
The ‘I’m Back’ Kid
11-1 133.12
111.18
 
VS
proj
FantasyFootball Team
100.5 6-6
99.57

The ‘I’m Back’ Kid defeat FantasyFootball Team for sixth straight win in 133.12-100.50 rout

The ‘I’m Back’ Kid extended their win streak to six games with a convincing victory over FantasyFootball Team, rolling to a 133.12-100.50 win. The ‘I’m Back’ Kid jumped out to a 33.12-point lead on Thursday behind Deshaun Watson, who passed for 318 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 24 yards. FantasyFootball Team came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Nick Chubb (23.6 points) and Robby Anderson (15.4). Unphased, The ‘I’m Back’ Kid pulled it together later that night, as the Green Bay Packers defense (15 points) put them back ahead for good. This marks the second time this season The ‘I’m Back’ Kid have knocked off FantasyFootball Team, after winning 128.22-104.58 in their last matchup. The ‘I’m Back’ Kid improve to 11-1 on the season, while FantasyFootball Team fall to 6-6.

Matchup Timeline

  The ‘I’m Back’ Kid   FantasyFootball Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Goedert overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 13.5 points against his 6.95-point projection. In a 23-17 loss to the Seahawks, he caught 7 passes for 75 yards and a touchdown. Goedert will face the Packers next week.
Dallas Goedert

Top Player Comparison

The ‘I’m Back’ Kid
Points
% of total points 133.12
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
33.12
23.85
24.9%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
17.7
13.63
13.3%
3
Mike Evans
WR
17
9.95
12.8%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
15
8.34
11.3%
FantasyFootball Team
Points
% of total points 100.5
1
Nick Chubb
RB
23.6
14.31
23.5%
2
Robby Anderson
WR
15.4
9.12
15.3%
3
Wayne Gallman Jr.
RB
15.1
10.67
15%
4
Russell Wilson
QB
14.4
23.33
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deshaun Watson had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for The ‘I’m Back’ Kid, contributing to a 33.12-0.00 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Robby Anderson had a 41-yard touchdown catch for FantasyFootball Team, helping the team to an 86.10-58.02 lead.
Sunday Late
Mike Evans had a 31-yard touchdown catch for The ‘I’m Back’ Kid, who trailed 86.10-75.02 after the late games.
Monday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Monday night. For The ‘I’m Back’ Kid, DK Metcalf had a 52-yard catch. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for FantasyFootball Team with a 52-yard pass.

Points By Position

  The ‘I’m Back’ Kid   FantasyFootball Team

Game Notes

Seven of the nine starters on The ‘I’m Back’ Kid exceeded their projected point totals.
FantasyFootball Team had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Both teams scored higher than their projected point total.
Not only did The ‘I’m Back’ Kid win, but they also easily covered the 11.61-point forecasted margin of victory.
The ‘I’m Back’ Kid moves to (6-1) in blowout games this season, while FantasyFootball Team falls to (2-3).
A bright spot in the loss, Nick Chubb registered 23.6 points, the third-best score for a RB this week.

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