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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Greg's Majestic Team
6-6 92.2
114.53
 
VS
proj
chase's Genius Team
84.82 9-3
101.21

Greg's Majestic Team knock off chase's Genius Team for third straight win, 92.20-84.82

Greg's Majestic Team extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over chase's Genius Team, emerging victorious with a 92.20-84.82 win. Greg's Majestic Team never trailed in this one, coasting to victory behind Duke Johnson (37 Rush Yds, 43 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Matt Ryan (185 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs). Deshaun Watson (33.12 points) and Mike Evans (18.5) led the way for chase's Genius Team in the loss. This marks the second time this season Greg's Majestic Team have knocked off chase's Genius Team, after winning 118.22-115.26 in their last matchup. Greg's Majestic Team (6-6) will look to keep it rolling against Rougarou’s, while chase's Genius Team (9-3) will attempt to get back on track against Jordan's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Greg's Majestic Team   chase's Genius Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 14 points against their 11.69-point projection. During a 31-3 win over the Broncos, they allowed only 3 points, surrendered 112 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Saints defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Falcons next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Greg's Majestic Team
Points
% of total points 92.2
1
Duke Johnson
RB
15.5
13.2
16.8%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
14.9
19.65
16.2%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
14
11.69
15.2%
4
Hunter Henry
TE
10.2
8.97
11.1%
chase's Genius Team
Points
% of total points 84.82
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
33.12
23.85
39%
2
Mike Evans
WR
18.5
12.47
21.8%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
14
15.03
16.5%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
8.2
21.08
9.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Thursday, but it was chase's Genius Team who grabbed the lead, 33.12-15.50. For Greg's Majestic Team, Duke Johnson had a 33-yard touchdown catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for chase's Genius Team with a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Mike Evans had a 31-yard touchdown catch for chase's Genius Team, helping the team to an 84.82-83.60 lead.

Points By Position

  Greg's Majestic Team   chase's Genius Team

What If

Greg's Majestic Team would have beaten three other teams besides chase's Genius Team this week.
chase's Genius Team would have lost to five other teams besides Greg's Majestic Team this week.
Greg's Majestic Team would be 4-8 if they played chase's Genius Team every week.
Had they played each other last week, Greg's Majestic Team would have been victorious over chase's Genius Team 112.08-88.06.
Greg's Majestic Team would be 4-6 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as chase's Genius Team.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Greg's Majestic Team, chase's Genius Team would be 4-6.
If Greg's Majestic Team had played every team in the league each week, they would be 39-69.
If they played every team every week, chase's Genius Team would be 59-49.

Next Week Preview

chase's Genius Team
Looking ahead to Week 13, chase's Genius Team (9-3) will look to get back in the win column against Jordan's Team (7-5). Each side has multiple bye weeks to consider in Week 13, as Robby Anderson, Rob Gronkowski, DJ Moore, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense are off for Jordan's Team while Mike Evans and Ronald Jones II will sit for chase's Genius Team.
Greg's Majestic Team
Week 13 is going to pit a couple of winning streaks against one other. Greg's Majestic Team (6-6) are on a three-game winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Rougarou’s, 4-8), come in having won two straight. 12 weeks into the season, Greg's Majestic Team have put up the league's second-lowest point total. Rougarou’s (and their 103.59 points per game) are ranked seventh. Over the last two weeks, Greg's Majestic Team have put up 102.14 points per game, while Rougarou’s have averaged 113.25 per contest.