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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Joshua's Team
7-5 92.98
96.81
 
VS
proj
Fred's Team12
83.96 3-9
113.49

Offensively challenged Joshua's Team come back to defeat Fred's Team12, 92.98-83.96

While they posted only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week, Joshua's Team staged a comeback to earn a 92.98-83.96 win over Fred's Team12. Joshua's Team trailed 65.56-67.58 heading into Sunday night, but the squad charged back behind Allen Robinson II, who caught 8 passes for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns for 23.4 points. Kenyan Drake (78 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 15 Rec Yds) and Robby Anderson (4 Rec, 94 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Fred's Team12 in defeat. This marks the second time this season Joshua's Team have beaten Fred's Team12, after winning 124.94-90.88 in their last matchup. Joshua's Team (7-5) will look to build on their success against CPT Lassard, while Fred's Team12 (3-9) try to generate some positive momentum against Chlo-chlo.

Matchup Timeline

  Joshua's Team   Fred's Team12

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Rams in Week 12, the 49ers defense allowed 20 points, surrendered 308 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 17 points to more-than-triple their 5.64-point projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 13, the 49ers will square off against the Bills.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

Joshua's Team
Points
% of total points 92.98
1
A.J. Brown
WR
23.8
12.75
25.6%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.4
12.71
25.2%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
17
5.64
18.3%
4
Josh Allen
QB
16.48
23.77
17.7%
Fred's Team12
Points
% of total points 83.96
1
Kenyan Drake
RB
22.8
11.01
27.2%
2
Robby Anderson
WR
17.4
11.75
20.7%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
11
12.71
13.1%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
9.5
15.76
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Fred's Team12 became the proud owner of a 65.56-40.28 lead. A.J. Brown had a 69-yard touchdown catch for Joshua's Team, while Josh Allen had a 44-yard pass. Robby Anderson made the highlight reel for Fred's Team12 with a 41-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Joshua's Team   Fred's Team12

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Fred's Team12, Joshua's Team averaged more points (108.96) than they usually score (100.04).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Fred's Team12. They've dropped their last six matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Fred's Team12 need some help then, averaging just 89.39 versus Joshua's Team's 100.04.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Joshua's Team (7-5) have a better record than Fred's Team12 (3-9).
You can't win if you don't play. Fred's Team12 has left more points on the bench this season (699.78) than Joshua's Team (529.14).
Once Joshua's Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Fred's Team12 (1 vs 0).
Joshua's Team laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (4) than Fred's Team12 (0).
Joshua's Team are clutch masters, with more close wins than Fred's Team12 (1 vs 0).
Joshua's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Fred's Team12 (4 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Fred's Team12 - they’ve made more transactions (4) than Joshua's Team (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Joshua's Team have outscored Fred's Team12 at QB and WR this season.
Joshua's Team has a higher average scoring margin (0) than Fred's Team12 this season (-21).
The starters for Joshua's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Fred's Team12 (1).
Don't worry Fred's Team12, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Fred's Team12
One losing skid will end in Week 13 as ninth-place Fred's Team12 have now lost six consecutive games while their opponent, Chlo-chlo, have dropped five straight. Fred's Team12 can't expect another 17-point performance from Robby Anderson, who has a bye in Week 13. Chlo-chlo will be without Chris Godwin, Curtis Samuel, and Joey Slye.
Joshua's Team
Joshua's Team (7-5) are set to take on CPT Lassard (9-3) in Week 13. Joshua's Team may have to shuffle their lineup a bit with Leonard Fournette out on bye next week. CPT Lassard will be without DJ Moore and Ryan Succop. Over the last three weeks, Joshua's Team have scored 79.75 points per game, while CPT Lassard have averaged 138.17 per contest.