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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Jinxproof
9-3 151.6
121.72
 
VS
proj
Mr. Phamtastic
81.42 6-6
115.9

Jinxproof jump into 1st place in 151.60-81.42 runaway

Jinxproof ascended to the top of the standings in The League of Shadows VII with an easy victory over Mr. Phamtastic, rolling to a 151.60-81.42 win. This matchup was decided almost as soon as it started, as Jinxproof jumped out to a 46.80-point lead on Thursday behind standout performances from Josh Allen and Michael Gallup. Allen passed for 260 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 43 yards for 32.7 points, while Gallup caught 5 passes for 106 yards (14.1 points). Kirk Cousins (18.52 points) and Davante Adams (15.4) carried the flag for Mr. Phamtastic in the loss. This marks the second time this season Jinxproof have gotten the best of Mr. Phamtastic, after winning 159.3-121.14 in their last matchup. Jinxproof (9-3) have now won five consecutive matchups and will look to maintain their momentum against Snakebitten!!. Mr. Phamtastic (6-6) will face off against LBJ GOAT in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Jinxproof   Mr. Phamtastic

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Squaring off against the Panthers in Week 12, Waddle caught 9 passes for 137 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 25.2 points to more-than-double his 12.47-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Jinxproof this week. Next week, Waddle will battle the Giants.
Jaylen Waddle

Top Player Comparison

Jinxproof
Points
% of total points 151.6
1
Josh Allen
QB
32.7
25.4
21.6%
2
Joe Mixon
RB
32.3
15.09
21.3%
3
Jaylen Waddle
WR
25.2
12.47
16.6%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17.7
20.28
11.7%
Mr. Phamtastic
Points
% of total points 81.42
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
18.52
19.29
22.7%
2
Davante Adams
WR
15.4
18.62
18.9%
3
Darrell Henderson Jr.
RB
15.3
15.29
18.8%
4
Gerald Everett
TE
12.2
7.75
15%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Josh Allen had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Jinxproof, while Michael Gallup had a 41-yard catch, helping to give Jinxproof a 51.80-5.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Jaylen Waddle had a 57-yard catch for Jinxproof, helping the team to a 151.60-13.50 lead.
Sunday Late
Kirk Cousins had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Mr. Phamtastic, while Davante Adams had a 43-yard catch for the team, who trailed 151.60-62.72 after the late afternoon round of games.

Points By Position

  Jinxproof   Mr. Phamtastic

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Mr. Phamtastic, Jinxproof averaged more points (155.45) than they usually score (127.64).
Jinxproof are on fire, with victories in five straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Jinxproof are doing a better job of that, averaging 127.64 versus Mr. Phamtastic's 117.03.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Jinxproof (9-3) have a better record than Mr. Phamtastic (6-6).
Once Jinxproof put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Mr. Phamtastic (7 vs 4).
Jinxproof are clutch masters, with more close wins than Mr. Phamtastic (1 vs 0).
By position, Jinxproof have outscored Mr. Phamtastic at QB and RB this season.
Jinxproof don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Jinxproof had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Mr. Phamtastic (2).
Jinxproof are in the playoffs. Mr. Phamtastic are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Mr. Phamtastic, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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