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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Orange Herbert
7-5 181.6
144.32
 
VS
proj
DX
107.74 6-6
151.26

Orange Herbert hand DX fourth consecutive loss in 181.60-107.74 drubbing

Orange Herbert cruised to a 181.60-107.74 win to hand DX their fourth straight loss. DX grabbed a 15.60-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Orange Herbert after that. They were led by Joe Mixon (32.3 points) and Justin Herbert (25.72). Jonathan Taylor (19.7 points) and Joe Burrow (19.4) led the charge for DX in defeat. This marks the second time this season Orange Herbert have gotten the best of DX, after winning 155.04-142.12 in their last matchup. Orange Herbert (7-5) will look to add to their success against Flutie Flakes, while DX (6-6) meet PassThe Cyanide in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Orange Herbert   DX

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Titans in Week 12, the Patriots defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 355 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 23.28 points to scored 29.0% higher than their 18.05-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Orange Herbert this week. In Week 13, the Patriots will go up against the Bills.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Orange Herbert
Points
% of total points 181.6
1
Joe Mixon
RB
32.3
16.58
17.8%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
25.72
26.53
14.2%
3
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
23.28
18.05
12.8%
4
Nick Folk
K
21
9.83
11.6%
DX
Points
% of total points 107.74
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
19.7
22.08
18.3%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
19.4
24.68
18%
3
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
19.1
11.92
17.7%
4
Michael Gallup
WR
15.6
15.84
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Michael Gallup had a 41-yard catch for DX to contribute to a 15.60-0.00 lead for DX.
Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Orange Herbert who took the lead, 134.08-80.34. Nick Folk had a 52-yard field goal for Orange Herbert, while Chase Claypool had a 41-yard catch. Joe Burrow made the highlight reel for DX with a 32-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Orange Herbert who owned the lead, 181.60-99.44. For Orange Herbert, Deebo Samuel had a 49-yard run. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for DX with a 54-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Orange Herbert   DX

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against DX, Orange Herbert averaged more points (168.32) than they usually score (147.93).
DX are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last four matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. DX need some help then, averaging just 135.23 versus Orange Herbert's 147.93.
Once Orange Herbert put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than DX (4 vs 3).
Orange Herbert should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than DX (8 vs 4).
Orange Herbert have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than DX (52 vs 42).
By position, Orange Herbert have outscored DX at QB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Orange Herbert has a higher average scoring margin (10) than DX this season (-1).
There's not much good to say about DX this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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