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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Phillies
5-7 121.6
102.98
 
VS
proj
GiantsRangers
88.8 8-4
109.99

Phillies beat expectations, earn win against GiantsRangers in 121.6-88.8 rout

Phillies brought their A game, cruising to a 121.6-88.8 win over GiantsRangers, who fell short of projections. GiantsRangers nabbed a 16.7-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Phillies after that. They were led by Derrick Henry (178 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs) and Jarvis Landry (8 Rec, 143 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Ronald Jones II (16.3 points) and Russell Wilson (14.4) did their part for GiantsRangers in defeat. This marks the first time this season Phillies have gotten the best of GiantsRangers, after falling 149.08-137.6 in their last matchup. Phillies (5-7) will look to sustain their winning ways against szkiper's Chiefs, while GiantsRangers (8-4) face Radom Lumberjacks in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Phillies   GiantsRangers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 44.5 points against his 14.08-point projection. In a 45-26 win over the Colts, he ran for 178 yards and 3 touchdowns. Henry ranks #13 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Browns next week.
Derrick Henry

Top Player Comparison

Phillies
Points
% of total points 121.6
1
Derrick Henry
RB
44.5
14.08
36.6%
2
Jarvis Landry
WR
21.3
7.97
17.5%
3
Evan Engram
TE
11.9
6.45
9.8%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
9.7
10.3
8%
GiantsRangers
Points
% of total points 88.8
1
Ronald Jones II
RB
16.3
9.04
18.4%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
14.4
22.45
16.2%
3
Davante Adams
WR
12.1
15.36
13.6%
4
Eric Kendricks
LB
10
5.41
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
T.J. Hockenson had a 51-yard catch for GiantsRangers, helping give GiantsRangers a 16.7-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
Evan Engram had a 53-yard catch and a 44-yard catch for Phillies to contribute to a 97.8-41.1 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Phillies had a 121.6-62.3 lead. For Phillies, Chris Godwin had a 44-yard catch. Ronald Jones II made the highlight reel for GiantsRangers with a 37-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Russell Wilson had a 52-yard pass for GiantsRangers.

Points By Position

  Phillies   GiantsRangers

StatSmack

You won't win many matchups if you don't play. GiantsRangers has left more points on the bench this season (379.46) than Phillies (349).
By position, Phillies have outscored GiantsRangers at TE and IDP this season.
There's not much good to say about GiantsRangers this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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