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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Michael Scott
7-5 179.14
170.64
 
VS
proj
Tyler's Tip-Top Team
166.98 6-6
170.72

Michael Scott defeat Tyler's Tip-Top Team, 179.14-166.98

Michael Scott scored a hard-fought victory over Tyler's Tip-Top Team, coming out on top with a 179.14-166.98 win. Tyler's Tip-Top Team nabbed a 13.12-point lead on Thursday, but Michael Scott held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Kirk Cousins, who passed for 307 yards and 3 touchdowns and ran for 19 yards for 56.46 points, and Derrick Henry, who ran for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns (24.4 points). Carson Wentz (215 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 42 Rush Yds) and Ben Roethlisberger (266 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) led the charge for Tyler's Tip-Top Team in the loss. This marks the third time this season Michael Scott have knocked off Tyler's Tip-Top Team, after winning 220.88-178.34 in their last matchup. Michael Scott (7-5) will look to earn another win against Manager-less Team, while Tyler's Tip-Top Team (6-6) face WebbahsAreWinnahs in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael Scott   Tyler's Tip-Top Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Colts, Henry scored 24.4 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.23-point projection and was much higher than his 10.67-point season scoring average. Henry ranks #13 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

Michael Scott
Points
% of total points 179.14
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
56.46
39.66
31.5%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
24.4
9.23
13.6%
3
A.J. Brown
WR
22.92
9.24
12.8%
4
Kyler Murray
QB
16.24
43.97
9.1%
Tyler's Tip-Top Team
Points
% of total points 166.98
1
Carson Wentz
QB
37.18
37.68
22.3%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
32.56
45.92
19.5%
3
Jarvis Landry
WR
16.72
8.59
10%
4
Kenyan Drake
RB
16.72
6.75
10%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
T.J. Hockenson had a 51-yard catch for Michael Scott, who trailed 21.68-8.56 after Thanksgiving Day.
Sunday Early
A.J. Brown had a 69-yard touchdown catch for Michael Scott, while Dan Bailey had a 53-yard field goal to contribute to a 150.58-68.12 lead for Michael Scott.
Sunday Late
Brandon McManus had a 58-yard field goal for Tyler's Tip-Top Team, who trailed 167.14-87.40 after the late afternoon games.
Monday
Carson Wentz had a 33-yard touchdown pass for Tyler's Tip-Top Team.

Points By Position

  Michael Scott   Tyler's Tip-Top Team

StatSmack

Tyler's Tip-Top Team can't seem to beat Michael Scott this season, with a record of 0-3.
This isn't a fluke. In three games vs Tyler's Tip-Top Team this season, Michael Scott have averaged more points (195.55) than they usually score this season (166.06).
Michael Scott don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tyler's Tip-Top Team (3 vs 1).
Michael Scott laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Tyler's Tip-Top Team (0).
Michael Scott should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Tyler's Tip-Top Team (7 vs 4).
By position, Michael Scott have outscored Tyler's Tip-Top Team at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
Michael Scott has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Tyler's Tip-Top Team this season (-8).
The starters for Michael Scott had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Tyler's Tip-Top Team (2).
There's not much good to say about Tyler's Tip-Top Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Michael Scott
Only two makes on four field goal attempts? Sounds like Joey Slye might have just kicked himself back into the free agent pool after this effort.
Tyler's Tip-Top Team
With three receptions on just four targets this past week, the starting running backs for Tyler's Tip-Top Team should look into why their quarterbacks are giving them the silent treatment.