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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Night Crawlers
6-6 154.1
157.77
 
VS
proj
Cooper Scooper
144.95 8-4
160.13

Despite top scorer Watson, Cooper Scooper fall to Night Crawlers, 154.10-144.95

Cooper Scooper had the premier scorer in the matchup with QB Deshaun Watson racking up 48.3 points, the second-best total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to topple Night Crawlers, who staged a comeback to earn a 154.10-144.95 victory. After trailing 139.65-120.40 heading into Monday night, Night Crawlers came storming back behind DK Metcalf (33.7 points). Deshaun Watson (48.3 points) and Amari Cooper (26.2) did everything they could for Cooper Scooper in defeat. This marks the second time this season Night Crawlers have taken down Cooper Scooper, after winning 185.65-183 in their last matchup. Night Crawlers (6-6) will look to notch another W against Tiffin Express, while Cooper Scooper (8-4) try to get back on track against Sons of Anarchy.

Matchup Timeline

  Night Crawlers   Cooper Scooper

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Metcalf overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 33.7 points against his 19.53-point projection. In a 23-17 win over the Eagles, he caught 10 passes for 177 yards . Metcalf ranks #23 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
DK Metcalf

Top Player Comparison

Night Crawlers
Points
% of total points 154.1
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
45.9
32.33
29.8%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
33.7
19.53
21.9%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
16
20.28
10.4%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
11.9
19.73
7.7%
Cooper Scooper
Points
% of total points 144.95
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
48.3
27.17
33.3%
2
Amari Cooper
WR
26.2
14.11
18.1%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
19
16.7
13.1%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
11.2
22.81
7.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Deshaun Watson had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for Cooper Scooper, while Amari Cooper had a 54-yard touchdown catch, helping Cooper Scooper to a 79.75-7.50 lead.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass for Night Crawlers, who trailed 128.65-120.40 after the late games.
Monday
DK Metcalf had a 52-yard catch for Night Crawlers on Monday night, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Night Crawlers   Cooper Scooper

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Cooper Scooper, Night Crawlers averaged more points (169.88) than they usually score (151.01).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Cooper Scooper has left more points on the bench this season (835.2) than Night Crawlers (705).
Night Crawlers laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Cooper Scooper (0).
Night Crawlers are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Cooper Scooper (0 vs 1).
By position, Night Crawlers have outscored Cooper Scooper at QB, WR, and IDP this season.
Don't worry Cooper Scooper, 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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