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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
tyler's Team
6-6 142
159.59
 
VS
proj
Keith's Optimal Team
82 1-10-1
115.68

tyler's Team come up short of expectations, find way to knock off Keith's Optimal Team, 142-82

Both teams failed to bring their A game, but tyler's Team did enough to knock off Keith's Optimal Team. Predicted to win 160-116, tyler's Team came out on top with a 142-82 win over Keith's Optimal Team. tyler's Team jumped out to a 57-point lead on Thursday behind a stellar performance from Josh Allen and never looked back. Russell Wilson (247 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds) and Kirk Cousins (238 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leaders for Keith's Optimal Team in the loss. This marks the fourth time this season tyler's Team have knocked off Keith's Optimal Team, after winning 183-117 in their last matchup. tyler's Team (6-6) will look to sustain their winning ways against Valyrian Steelers, while Keith's Optimal Team (1-10-1) take on warners heros in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  tyler's Team   Keith's Optimal Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Allen overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 57 points against his 40.4-point projection. During a 31-6 win over the Saints, he passed for 260 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 43 yards. Allen ranks #1 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

tyler's Team
Points
% of total points 142
1
Josh Allen
QB
57
40.4
40.1%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
38
36.85
26.8%
3
Trevor Lawrence
QB
22
24.03
15.5%
4
Matt Ryan
QB
21
30.83
14.8%
Keith's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 82
1
Russell Wilson
QB
32
34.48
39%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
28
24.97
34.1%
3
Lamar Jackson
QB
17
36.28
20.7%
4
Ryan Tannehill
QB
5
19.95
6.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for tyler's Team, helping the team to a 57-0 lead.
Sunday Late
Kirk Cousins had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Keith's Optimal Team, who trailed 142-33 after the late afternoon slate.
Monday
Russell Wilson had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 55-yard pass for Keith's Optimal Team.

Points By Position

  tyler's Team   Keith's Optimal Team

StatSmack

tyler's Team are unstoppable against Keith's Optimal Team this season, with a record of 4-0.
History is repeating itself. In four games vs Keith's Optimal Team this season, tyler's Team have averaged more points (169.75) than they usually score this season (157.75).
We heard scoring helps you win. tyler's Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 157.75 versus Keith's Optimal Team's 114.42.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. tyler's Team (6-6) have a better record than Keith's Optimal Team (1-10-1).
Even the machines think tyler's Team have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (151.86) than Keith's Optimal Team (115.39).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Keith's Optimal Team has left more points on the bench this season (518) than tyler's Team (291).
tyler's Team don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Keith's Optimal Team (3 vs 0).
tyler's Team have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Keith's Optimal Team (29 vs 19).
By position, tyler's Team have outscored Keith's Optimal Team at QB this season.
Don't worry Keith's Optimal Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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