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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
BuckeyeBall
10-2 170.6
112.19
 
VS
proj
Michael's Misfits
93.72 8-4
135.46

BuckeyeBall outperform expectations, defeat Michael's Misfits in 170.60-93.72 runaway

BuckeyeBall showed up, rolling to a 170.60-93.72 win over Michael's Misfits, who fell short of projections. Michael's Misfits pulled out to a 7.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all BuckeyeBall after that. They were led by Joe Mixon (30.3 points) and Cordarrelle Patterson (25.5). Austin Ekeler (15.9 points) and Baker Mayfield (14.28) led the charge for Michael's Misfits in the loss. BuckeyeBall (10-2) will look to maintain their momentum against JABarcher, while Michael's Misfits (8-4) face off against Arin Johnson's Team in an effort to develop some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  BuckeyeBall   Michael's Misfits

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Oweh (2 Tackles, 1 Sack) scored 8 points against the Browns in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 2.41-point projection and was much higher than his 3.33-point season scoring average. Oweh ranks #1 among fantasy LBs this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Odafe Oweh

Top Player Comparison

BuckeyeBall
Points
% of total points 170.6
1
Joe Mixon
RB
30.3
13.59
17.8%
2
Cordarrelle Patterson
RB
25.5
11.01
14.9%
3
Matthew Stafford
QB
24.98
25.3
14.6%
4
Tyrod Taylor
QB
20.32
20.34
11.9%
Michael's Misfits
Points
% of total points 93.72
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
15.9
15.2
17%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
14.28
20.8
15.2%
3
Tom Brady
QB
14.24
25.82
15.2%
4
Cooper Kupp
WR
11.6
14.99
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Tyrod Taylor had a 40-yard touchdown pass for BuckeyeBall, while Evan McPherson had a 51-yard field goal to contribute to a 101.72-37.04 lead for BuckeyeBall.
Sunday Late
Matthew Stafford had a 79-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard touchdown pass for BuckeyeBall, contributing to a 151.80-65.54 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Baker Mayfield had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for Michael's Misfits, who trailed 170.60-93.72 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  BuckeyeBall   Michael's Misfits

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. BuckeyeBall scored more in this one (170.6) than their season average (145.55).
We heard scoring helps you win. Michael's Misfits need some help then, averaging just 134.13 versus BuckeyeBall's 145.55.
BuckeyeBall don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Michael's Misfits (8 vs 7).
BuckeyeBall laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Michael's Misfits (0).
BuckeyeBall have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Michael's Misfits (72 vs 56).
By position, BuckeyeBall have outscored Michael's Misfits at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
BuckeyeBall don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 40 points, highest in the league.
The starters for BuckeyeBall had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Michael's Misfits (2).
BuckeyeBall are in the playoffs. Michael's Misfits are currently on the outside looking in.
BuckeyeBall came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (4) than Michael's Misfits (1).
Hey Michael's Misfits, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Next Week Preview

Michael's Misfits
Things won't really get any easier for third-place Michael's Misfits, as they next get the distinct privilege of facing red-hot Arin Johnson's Team next week. Michael's Misfits might need to shuffle the deck a bit with the Green Bay Packers defense, Baker Mayfield, the Cleveland Browns defense, Nick Chubb, Anthony Firkser, Darrynton Evans, Anthony Schwartz, D'Ernest Johnson, and Rashard Higgins out on bye in Week 13. Arin Johnson's Team won't have Chase McLaughlin.
BuckeyeBall
BuckeyeBall (10-2) are set to go up against JABarcher (4-8) in Week 13. BuckeyeBall might need to rearrange the deck some with Donovan Peoples-Jones and Chuba Hubbard out on bye next week. JABarcher won't have David Long Jr.. Over the last three weeks, BuckeyeBall have scored 134.43 points per game, while JABarcher have averaged just 86.33 per contest.