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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
AtomicDawgs20
8-4 137.63
105.74
 
VS
proj
My Ball Zach Ertz
70.8 8-4
94.05

AtomicDawgs20 overtake My Ball Zach Ertz for 1st place in 137.63-70.80 rout

AtomicDawgs20 overtook My Ball Zach Ertz in the standings, climbing into first place in SmackTalk XX with an easy victory, rolling to a 137.63-70.80 win. My Ball Zach Ertz nabbed a 3.90-point lead on Thursday, but it was all AtomicDawgs20 after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (462 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 28 Rush Yds) and Derrick Henry (178 Rush Yds, 3 Rush TDs). Carson Wentz (215 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 42 Rush Yds) and DK Metcalf (10 Rec, 177 Rec Yds) led the way for My Ball Zach Ertz in defeat. This marks the second time this season AtomicDawgs20 have taken down My Ball Zach Ertz, after winning 140.4-117.12 in their last matchup. AtomicDawgs20 have now won five straight, improving to 8-4 on the season. My Ball Zach Ertz fall to 8-4.

Matchup Timeline

  AtomicDawgs20   My Ball Zach Ertz

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Henry overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 30.75 points against his 9.73-point projection. During 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

AtomicDawgs20
Points
% of total points 137.63
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
38.88
29.48
28.2%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
30.75
9.73
22.3%
3
Justin Jefferson
WR
17.25
8.4
12.5%
4
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
14
11.7
10.2%
My Ball Zach Ertz
Points
% of total points 70.8
1
Carson Wentz
QB
21.7
20.13
30.6%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
14.35
10.22
20.3%
3
Dan Bailey
K
10
8.76
14.1%
4
Chris Godwin
WR
6.85
7.85
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Dan Bailey had a 53-yard field goal for My Ball Zach Ertz, who trailed 68.15-19.85 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was AtomicDawgs20 who grabbed the lead, 121.03-30.45. For AtomicDawgs20, Patrick Mahomes had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 44-yard touchdown pass. Chris Godwin made the highlight reel for My Ball Zach Ertz with a 44-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Robert Tonyan had a 39-yard touchdown catch for AtomicDawgs20 to contribute to a 131.63-30.45 lead for the team.
Monday
Carson Wentz had a 33-yard touchdown pass for My Ball Zach Ertz, while DK Metcalf had a 52-yard catch.

Points By Position

  AtomicDawgs20   My Ball Zach Ertz

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against My Ball Zach Ertz, AtomicDawgs20 averaged more points (139.02) than they usually score (98.51).
AtomicDawgs20 are looking unstoppable, winning five in a row.
AtomicDawgs20 don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than My Ball Zach Ertz (5 vs 2).
By position, AtomicDawgs20 have outscored My Ball Zach Ertz at QB, WR, TE, and K this season.
AtomicDawgs20 has a higher average scoring margin (6) than My Ball Zach Ertz this season (-5).
There's not much good to say about My Ball Zach Ertz this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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