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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
TheLord2's Team
10-2 114.24
118.24
 
VS
proj
DITKA e
102.34 6-6
104.74

Despite top scorer Gibson, DITKA e fall to TheLord2's Team, 114.24-102.34

Antonio Gibson accumulated 34.1 points for DITKA e, the best total in the matchup and third-best in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome TheLord2's Team, who staged a comeback for a 114.24-102.34 victory. TheLord2's Team trailed 102.34-55.40 heading into Monday night, but the squad charged back behind DK Metcalf (10 Rec, 177 Rec Yds). Antonio Gibson (34.1 points) and Justin Jefferson (22.5) were the leaders for DITKA e in defeat. This marks the second time this season TheLord2's Team have beaten DITKA e, after winning 86.48-75.78 in their last matchup. TheLord2's Team (10-2) will look to keep it rolling against Cowboys, while DITKA e (6-6) meet Team 2020 in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  TheLord2's Team   DITKA e

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense (14 Pts Allowed, 219 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) scored 14 points against the Ravens in Week 12. Their scoring output nearly doubled their 7.11-point projection and was higher than their 10.33-point season scoring average. The Steelers defense ranks #66 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

TheLord2's Team
Points
% of total points 114.24
1
DK Metcalf
WR
22.7
16.58
19.9%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
14
7.11
12.3%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
13.54
19.96
11.9%
4
Nyheim Hines
RB
13.5
13.35
11.8%
DITKA e
Points
% of total points 102.34
1
Antonio Gibson
RB
34.1
13.45
33.3%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
22.5
14
22%
3
Justin Herbert
QB
17.44
22.18
17%
4
Calvin Ridley
WR
14
15.03
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Antonio Gibson had a 37-yard touchdown run and a 23-yard touchdown run for DITKA e, while T.J. Hockenson had a 51-yard catch, helping DITKA e to a 45.50-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, but after the dust settled, DITKA e emerged with a 102.34-43.20 lead. Jason Sanders had a 54-yard field goal and a 51-yard field goal for TheLord2's Team, while Cole Beasley had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Justin Herbert made the highlight reel for DITKA e with a 55-yard pass.
Monday
DK Metcalf had a 52-yard catch for TheLord2's Team on Monday night, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  TheLord2's Team   DITKA e

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. TheLord2's Team have a winning record vs DITKA e this season despite averaging fewer points against them (100.36) than their overall average (115.68).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. TheLord2's Team (10-2) have a better record than DITKA e (6-6).
TheLord2's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than DITKA e (4 vs 1).
TheLord2's Team are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than DITKA e (1).
TheLord2's Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than DITKA e (6 vs 5).
By position, TheLord2's Team have outscored DITKA e at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
TheLord2's Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, second-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for TheLord2's Team. They've clinched a playoff spot while DITKA e are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry DITKA e, 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

DITKA e
Things get no easier for sixth-place DITKA e, as they next get to go toe-to-toe against red-hot Team 2020 next week. DITKA e might need to shuffle the deck a bit with Christian McCaffrey out on bye next week. Team 2020 will be without Tom Brady and Mike Evans.
TheLord2's Team
Next week will feature two squads heading in different directions, as TheLord2's Team (10-2) enter Week 13 on a two-game winning streak, while their opposition (Cowboys, 1-11), have now lost four straight. TheLord2's Team may have to rearrange their lineup some with Mike Davis out on bye in Week 13. Cowboys will be without Rob Gronkowski. Over the last three weeks, TheLord2's Team have put up 102.6 points per game, while Cowboys have averaged only 73.67 per contest.