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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Melonville LaRues
7-5 123
103.67
 
VS
proj
Butler Jets
59 2-9-1
72.66

Melonville LaRues defeat Butler Jets in 123-59 rout

Melonville LaRues beat their projected point total, cruising to a 123-59 win over Butler Jets, who fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in this matchup, as Melonville LaRues jumped out to a 60-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind standout performances from Nick Chubb and Matt Ryan. Chubb racked up 176 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 23 points, while Ryan passed for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns (19 points). Matthew Stafford (295 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Mike Gesicki (2 Rec, 35 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Butler Jets in the loss. This marks the second time this season Melonville LaRues have taken down Butler Jets, after winning 112-102 in their last matchup. Melonville LaRues (7-5) will look to maintain their momentum against Springfield Atoms, while Butler Jets (2-9-1) will face plano tiburon in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Melonville LaRues   Butler Jets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense allowed 25 points, surrendered 388 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in a 41-25 win over the Lions. In doing so, they put up 12 points and nearly quadrupled their scoring projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any player in the league this season. Next week, the Texans will go up against the Colts.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Melonville LaRues
Points
% of total points 123
1
Nick Chubb
RB
23
14.14
18.7%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
19
25.38
15.4%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
19
10.8
15.4%
4
Allen Robinson II
WR
19
9.93
15.4%
Butler Jets
Points
% of total points 59
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
20
22.74
33.9%
2
Mike Gesicki
TE
9
4.67
15.3%
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
WR
9
9.78
15.3%
4
Joey Slye
K
7
7.13
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Thursday, after which the teams emerged tied, 20-20. For Melonville LaRues, T.J. Hockenson had a 51-yard catch. Matthew Stafford made the highlight reel for Butler Jets with a 51-yard pass.
Sunday Early
Dan Bailey had a 53-yard field goal for Melonville LaRues, helping the team to a 99-39 lead.

Points By Position

  Melonville LaRues   Butler Jets

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Butler Jets, Melonville LaRues averaged more points (117.5) than they usually score (101.83).
We heard scoring helps you win. Butler Jets need some help then, averaging just 76.25 versus Melonville LaRues's 101.83.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Melonville LaRues (7-5) have a better record than Butler Jets (2-9-1).
Even the machines think Melonville LaRues have better players. Their projected average points is higher (100.21) than Butler Jets (87.46).
Melonville LaRues don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Butler Jets (4 vs 1).
Melonville LaRues are clutch masters, with more close wins than Butler Jets (1 vs 0).
Melonville LaRues should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Butler Jets (8 vs 4).
Melonville LaRues have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Butler Jets (47 vs 35).
By position, Melonville LaRues have outscored Butler Jets at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Melonville LaRues don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Melonville LaRues had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Butler Jets (1).
Hey Butler Jets, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Melonville LaRues
Football is all about identifying the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by almost tripling Butler Jets at the wide receiver position (49 points to 17).
Butler Jets
Just two field goals on four attempts? Seems like Joey Slye might be kicking himself to the waiver wire following this effort.