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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Velcro Pygmies
8-4 124.44
119.53
 
VS
proj
MAGA 4
66.42 3-9
111.08

MAGA 4 succumb to Velcro Pygmies in 124.44-66.42 rout

There's no sugarcoating it, MAGA 4 didn't do their job, at least according to projections, as Velcro Pygmies rolled to a 124.44-66.42 win. Velcro Pygmies pulled out to a 9.00-point lead on Thursday behind T.J. Hockenson (11.4 points) and never relinquished it. Taysom Hill (18.52 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (14) carried the flag for MAGA 4 in the loss. This marks the second time this season Velcro Pygmies have gotten the best of MAGA 4, after winning 162.38-87.58 in their last matchup. Velcro Pygmies (8-4) will look to notch another W against Wolverines7, while MAGA 4 (3-9) attempt to get back on track against Houston Slab Riders.

Matchup Timeline

  Velcro Pygmies   MAGA 4

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Packers defense (25 Pts Allowed, 351 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 15 points against the Bears in Week 12. Their scoring output was 79.9% more than their 8.34-point projection and was much higher than their 6.5-point season scoring average. The Packers defense will face the Eagles next week.
The Green Bay Packers defense

Top Player Comparison

Velcro Pygmies
Points
% of total points 124.44
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
22.8
11.01
18.3%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
17.44
22.18
14%
3
DeVante Parker
WR
15.9
11.74
12.8%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
15
8.34
12.1%
MAGA 4
Points
% of total points 66.42
1
Taysom Hill
QB
18.52
19.62
27.9%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
14
11.69
21.1%
3
Chris Carson
RB
12.9
13.32
19.4%
4
Ryan Succop
K
6
8.83
9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
T.J. Hockenson had a 51-yard catch for Velcro Pygmies, helping to stake the team to an 11.40-2.40 lead.
Sunday Early
Jason Sanders had a 54-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal for Velcro Pygmies, while Justin Herbert had a 55-yard pass to contribute to a 97.14-5.40 lead for Velcro Pygmies.

Points By Position

  Velcro Pygmies   MAGA 4

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against MAGA 4, Velcro Pygmies averaged more points (143.41) than they usually score (123.42).
We heard scoring helps you win. Velcro Pygmies are doing a better job of that, averaging 123.42 versus MAGA 4's 92.16.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Velcro Pygmies (8-4) have a better record than MAGA 4 (3-9).
Even the computers think Velcro Pygmies have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (117.43) than MAGA 4 (110).
Velcro Pygmies don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than MAGA 4 (5 vs 1).
Velcro Pygmies are clutch masters, with more close wins than MAGA 4 (1 vs 0).
Velcro Pygmies should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than MAGA 4 (7 vs 1).
Velcro Pygmies have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than MAGA 4 (53 vs 33).
By position, Velcro Pygmies have outscored MAGA 4 at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Velcro Pygmies don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for Velcro Pygmies had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for MAGA 4 (0).
Hey MAGA 4, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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