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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Back That Pass Up
10-2 139.62
134.69
 
VS
proj
No Limit Bowler
96.88 3-9
109.31

Back That Pass Up top No Limit Bowler for eighth straight win in 139.62-96.88 landslide

Back That Pass Up extended their win streak to eight games with an easy victory over No Limit Bowler, rolling to a 139.62-96.88 win. It was the fifth loss in a row for No Limit Bowler. No Limit Bowler pulled out to a 6.70-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Back That Pass Up after that. They were led by the Miami Dolphins defense (23 points) and Justin Herbert (21.72). Matthew Stafford (302 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Odell Beckham Jr. (5 Rec, 81 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for No Limit Bowler in defeat. This marks the second time this season Back That Pass Up have taken down No Limit Bowler, after winning 143.14-101.02 in their last matchup. Back That Pass Up improve to 10-2 on the season, while No Limit Bowler fall to 3-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Back That Pass Up   No Limit Bowler

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense scored 23 points against the Panthers in Week 12 to more-than-triple their 6.82-point projection. They allowed only 10 points, surrendered 198 yards, and intercepted 3 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Dolphins will battle the Giants.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Back That Pass Up
Points
% of total points 139.62
1
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
23
6.82
16.5%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
21.72
23.07
15.6%
3
Nick Folk
K
21
9.83
15%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
20.7
12.78
14.8%
No Limit Bowler
Points
% of total points 96.88
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
24.98
21.92
25.8%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
17.6
10
18.2%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
14
13.4
14.5%
4
DJ Moore
WR
13.3
12.55
13.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, after which Back That Pass Up owned an 82.90-49.30 lead. Nick Folk had a 52-yard field goal for Back That Pass Up, while Brandin Cooks had a 40-yard touchdown catch. DJ Moore made the highlight reel for No Limit Bowler with a 64-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after the results were tallied, Back That Pass Up boasted a 139.62-96.88 lead. For Back That Pass Up, Adam Thielen had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Matthew Stafford teamed up with Odell Beckham Jr. for a 54-yard touchdown pass for No Limit Bowler. Stafford also lit up the scoreboard with a 79-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Back That Pass Up   No Limit Bowler

StatSmack

A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. No Limit Bowler have lost their last five matchups, while Back That Pass Up have won eight straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. Back That Pass Up are doing a better job of that, averaging 136.3 versus No Limit Bowler's 102.14.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Back That Pass Up (10-2) have a better record than No Limit Bowler (3-9).
Even the computers think Back That Pass Up have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (137.13) than No Limit Bowler (113.61).
Once Back That Pass Up put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than No Limit Bowler (7 vs 2).
Back That Pass Up have the clutch gene, with more close wins than No Limit Bowler (1 vs 0).
Back That Pass Up should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than No Limit Bowler (7 vs 3).
By position, Back That Pass Up have outscored No Limit Bowler at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Back That Pass Up don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 27 points, highest in the league.
Back That Pass Up are in the playoffs. No Limit Bowler are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about No Limit Bowler this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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