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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Isotopes
6-6 78.12
78.81
 
VS
proj
Nerd Herd
77.2 5-7
89.44

Isotopes come back to hand Nerd Herd fourth consecutive loss in 78.12-77.20 nailbiter

Isotopes rallied to earn a 78.12-77.20 win to hand Nerd Herd their fourth straight loss. After trailing 72.10-70.12 heading into Monday night, Isotopes staged a comeback behind the Seattle Seahawks defense (8 points). Adam Thielen (5 Rec, 62 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Joe Burrow (190 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) led the way for Nerd Herd in the loss. This marks the second time this season Isotopes have beaten Nerd Herd, after winning 111.88-90.84 in their last matchup. Isotopes (6-6) will look to sustain their winning ways against The Chubb Clubb, while Nerd Herd (5-7) meet Wayne's Wacky Weasels in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Isotopes   Nerd Herd

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 90 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Rams, Dillon put up 15 points this week. His scoring output was 81.2% more than his 8.28-point projection and was much higher than his 8.53-point season scoring average. Dillon ranks #80 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bears next week.
AJ Dillon

Top Player Comparison

Isotopes
Points
% of total points 78.12
1
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
25.5
11.01
32.6%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
16.52
18.78
21.1%
3
AJ Dillon
RB
15
8.28
19.2%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
8.3
16.31
10.6%
Nerd Herd
Points
% of total points 77.2
1
Adam Thielen
WR
18.2
9.97
23.6%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
17.4
20.22
22.5%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
17.2
10.44
22.3%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
8
10.05
10.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 32-yard touchdown pass for Nerd Herd, contributing to a 53.90-30.30 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time moments on both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Nerd Herd owned a 72.10-70.12 lead. For Isotopes, Kirk Cousins had a 20-yard touchdown pass. Adam Thielen made the highlight reel for Nerd Herd with a 20-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Isotopes   Nerd Herd

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Nerd Herd, Isotopes averaged more points (95) than they usually score (88.42).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Nerd Herd. They've dropped their last four matchups.
Once Isotopes put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Nerd Herd (3 vs 2).
Isotopes see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Nerd Herd (0).
Isotopes are clutch masters, with more close wins than Nerd Herd (2 vs 0).
Isotopes should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Nerd Herd (5 vs 2).
Isotopes have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Nerd Herd (45 vs 35).
By position, Isotopes have outscored Nerd Herd at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Nerd Herd this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Next Week Preview

Nerd Herd
Losing streaks will collide in Week 13 as eighth-place Nerd Herd have now lost four games in a row while their opponent, Wayne's Wacky Weasels, have dropped each of their last five. Nerd Herd is sure to miss the production of Derrick Henry, who will be out on bye in Week 13. Wayne's Wacky Weasels will be without DJ Moore.
Isotopes
Isotopes (6-6) will take on The Chubb Clubb (2-10) in Week 13. Isotopes can't expect another 15 points from AJ Dillon, who has a bye in Week 13. The Chubb Clubb won't have Nick Chubb or Randy Bullock. Over the last three weeks, Isotopes have put up 85.52 points per game, while The Chubb Clubb have averaged 71.97 per contest.