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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Grand Ramblin' Wreck
11-1 135
115.29
 
VS
proj
Boston Hoodies
96.26 5-7
128.41

Grand Ramblin' Wreck beat Boston Hoodies for 11th straight win in 135.00-96.26 romp

Grand Ramblin' Wreck extended their win streak to 11 games with a dominant victory over Boston Hoodies, cruising to a 135.00-96.26 win. There wasn't much drama in this matchup, as Grand Ramblin' Wreck leapt out to a 37.60-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding performances from Josh Allen and Ezekiel Elliott. Allen passed for 260 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 43 yards for 28.7 points, while Elliott racked up 49 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (13.9 points). Nick Folk (21 points) and Deebo Samuel (20.3) were the leading performers for Boston Hoodies in defeat. This marks the second time this season Grand Ramblin' Wreck have beaten Boston Hoodies, after winning 117.52-113.44 in their last matchup. Grand Ramblin' Wreck (11-1) will look to earn another W against Krasna Lipa Patriots, while Boston Hoodies (5-7) meet Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Grand Ramblin' Wreck   Boston Hoodies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense (10 Pts Allowed, 198 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 24 points against the Panthers in Week 12. Their scoring output more-than-tripled their 7.37-point projection and was much higher than their 6.91-point season scoring average. The Dolphins defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Giants next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Grand Ramblin' Wreck
Points
% of total points 135
1
Joe Mixon
RB
30.3
15.09
22.4%
2
Josh Allen
QB
28.7
23.91
21.3%
3
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
24
7.37
17.8%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
20.7
12.65
15.3%
Boston Hoodies
Points
% of total points 96.26
1
Nick Folk
K
21
9.83
21.8%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
20.3
14.99
21.1%
3
Davante Adams
WR
14.4
18.62
15%
4
Keenan Allen
WR
12
14.22
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Grand Ramblin' Wreck, helping to stake the team to a 42.60-5.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Nick Folk had a 52-yard field goal for Boston Hoodies, who trailed 114.30-49.56 after the early round of games.
Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Grand Ramblin' Wreck who took the lead, 135.00-96.26. For Grand Ramblin' Wreck, Adam Thielen had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Deebo Samuel had a 49-yard run for Boston Hoodies, while Davante Adams had a 43-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Grand Ramblin' Wreck   Boston Hoodies

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Boston Hoodies, Grand Ramblin' Wreck averaged more points (126.26) than they usually score (115.55).
Grand Ramblin' Wreck are on a roll, with victories in 11 straight matchups.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Grand Ramblin' Wreck (11-1) have a better record than Boston Hoodies (5-7).
You can't win if you don't play. Grand Ramblin' Wreck has left fewer points on the bench this season (1,338.7) than Boston Hoodies (1,494.06).
Once Grand Ramblin' Wreck put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Boston Hoodies (5 vs 4).
Grand Ramblin' Wreck laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Boston Hoodies (0).
Grand Ramblin' Wreck have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Boston Hoodies (2 vs 1).
By position, Grand Ramblin' Wreck have outscored Boston Hoodies at QB and RB this season.
Grand Ramblin' Wreck don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 19 points, second-highest in the league.
Grand Ramblin' Wreck are in the playoffs. Boston Hoodies are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Boston Hoodies, 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

Boston Hoodies
Looking ahead to Week 13, eighth-place Boston Hoodies (5-7) will look to get back on track against fifth-place Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP (6-6). Each side has players with byes next week, as Davante Adams, D'Onta Foreman, Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, Austin Hooper, and Anthony Schwartz are off for Boston Hoodies while Dontrell Hilliard and Cam Newton are out for Rici3 SANCHEZ MVP.
Grand Ramblin' Wreck
Next week will feature two squads heading in opposite directions, as Grand Ramblin' Wreck (11-1) go into the matchup on an 11-game unbeaten streak, while their Week 13 opposition (Krasna Lipa Patriots, 2-10), have now lost three in a row. Each side has multiple bye weeks to worry about in Week 13, as David Njoku, Zane Gonzalez, Kareem Hunt, Julio Jones, and Jordan Love are off for Grand Ramblin' Wreck and Harrison Bryant, Allen Lazard, Rashard Higgins, and Terrace Marshall Jr. are out for Krasna Lipa Patriots. Over the last three weeks, Grand Ramblin' Wreck have scored 115.32 points per game, while Krasna Lipa Patriots have averaged just 86.84 per contest.