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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
The Phantom Limbs
6-6 155.9
94.77
 
VS
proj
MGKVSBRD
87.54 5-7
94.01

The Phantom Limbs defy projections, defeat MGKVSBRD in 155.90-87.54 beatdown

The Phantom Limbs exceeded expectations, rolling to a 155.90-87.54 win over MGKVSBRD, who fell short of projections. MGKVSBRD earned a 4.10-point lead on Thursday, but it was all The Phantom Limbs after that. They were led by Cordarrelle Patterson, who racked up 135 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 25.5 points, and the Miami Dolphins defense, who allowed only 10 points, surrendered 198 yards, and intercepted 3 passes (23 points). Carson Wentz (22.34 points) and Josh Jacobs (17.2) did their part for MGKVSBRD in defeat. This marks the first time this season The Phantom Limbs have taken down MGKVSBRD, after falling 88.78-88.06 in their last matchup. The Phantom Limbs improve to 6-6 on the season, while MGKVSBRD fall to 5-7.

Matchup Timeline

  The Phantom Limbs   MGKVSBRD

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Facing the Panthers in Week 12, the Dolphins defense allowed only 10 points, surrendered 198 yards, and intercepted 3 passes. In doing so, they put up 23 points and more-than-tripled their scoring projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any player in the league this season. Next week, the Dolphins will go up against the Giants.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

The Phantom Limbs
Points
% of total points 155.9
1
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
25.5
11.01
16.4%
2
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
23
6.75
14.8%
3
Mac Jones
QB
21.5
18.17
13.8%
4
Jaylen Waddle
WR
19.7
9.84
12.6%
MGKVSBRD
Points
% of total points 87.54
1
Carson Wentz
QB
22.34
18.89
25.5%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
17.2
10.44
19.6%
3
Javonte Williams
RB
17.1
9.12
19.5%
4
Darnell Mooney
WR
12.5
9.86
14.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays on Thursday, after which MGKVSBRD emerged with a 40.70-36.60 lead. Dalton Schultz had a 32-yard touchdown catch for The Phantom Limbs, while Michael Gallup had a 41-yard catch. Darnell Mooney made the highlight reel for MGKVSBRD with a 52-yard catch.
Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was The Phantom Limbs who claimed the lead, 126.30-64.64. Mac Jones had a 41-yard touchdown pass for The Phantom Limbs, while Jaylen Waddle had a 57-yard catch. Carson Wentz made the highlight reel for MGKVSBRD with a 62-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  The Phantom Limbs   MGKVSBRD

Game Notes

All nine starters on The Phantom Limbs scored higher than their point projections.
Despite five of their nine starters scoring higher than their points projection, MGKVSBRD lost.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
The Phantom Limbs scored more points than their projected total, while MGKVSBRD fell shy of their projection.
The 155.9 points scored by The Phantom Limbs are the 2nd-most in the league this season.
The matchup's 68.36-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did The Phantom Limbs win, but they also covered the 0.76-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, The Phantom Limbs moves to (2-3), while MGKVSBRD falls to (2-4).
A bright spot in the loss, Carson Wentz recorded 22.34 points, the fourth-best score for a QB this week.

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