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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Boomtown Brawlers
9-3 148.15
157.16
 
VS
proj
FDC Chiefs
132.1 3-9
129.45

Boomtown Brawlers hand FDC Chiefs third consecutive loss, 148.15-132.10

Boomtown Brawlers came out on top with a 148.15-132.10 win to hand FDC Chiefs their third consecutive loss. Boomtown Brawlers jumped out to a 34.65-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Daniel Carlson (21 points) and Josh Jacobs (19.2). FDC Chiefs bounced back to take the lead during the early slate on Sunday, powered by Tee Higgins (23.4 points) and Kendrick Bourne (23.1). Not to be deterred, Boomtown Brawlers got it going later that night, as Jarvis Landry (15.1 points) and Marquise Brown (13.1) put them back in the lead once and for all. Boomtown Brawlers (9-3) will look to keep it rolling against Dirty Dogs, while FDC Chiefs (3-9) attempt to get back in the win column against Team Tadlock.

Matchup Timeline

  Boomtown Brawlers   FDC Chiefs

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Carlson (5-5 FG, 56 long, 3-3 XP) scored 21 points against the Cowboys in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 8.71-point projection and was much higher than his 9.1-point season scoring average. Carlson ranks #92 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
Daniel Carlson

Top Player Comparison

Boomtown Brawlers
Points
% of total points 148.15
1
Eli Mitchell
RB
27.8
11.72
18.8%
2
Daniel Carlson
K
21
8.71
14.2%
3
Teddy Bridgewater
QB
19.45
23.64
13.1%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
19.2
11.92
13%
FDC Chiefs
Points
% of total points 132.1
1
Tee Higgins
WR
23.4
14.22
17.7%
2
Kendrick Bourne
WR
23.1
9.27
17.5%
3
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
23
6.75
17.4%
4
Joe Burrow
QB
20.3
26.6
15.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Daniel Carlson had a 56-yard field goal for Boomtown Brawlers, helping to give the team a 40.20-5.55 lead.
Sunday Early
Tee Higgins had a 32-yard touchdown catch for FDC Chiefs, while Kendrick Bourne had a 41-yard touchdown catch to contribute to a 100.95-70.40 lead for FDC Chiefs.

Points By Position

  Boomtown Brawlers   FDC Chiefs

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're FDC Chiefs. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Boomtown Brawlers are doing a better job of that, averaging 142.84 versus FDC Chiefs's 127.19.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Boomtown Brawlers (9-3) have a better record than FDC Chiefs (3-9).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. FDC Chiefs has left more points on the bench this season (507.1) than Boomtown Brawlers (394.4).
Boomtown Brawlers don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than FDC Chiefs (5 vs 1).
Boomtown Brawlers have the clutch gene, with more close wins than FDC Chiefs (1 vs 0).
Boomtown Brawlers should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than FDC Chiefs (4 vs 1).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of FDC Chiefs - they’ve made more transactions (2) than Boomtown Brawlers (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, Boomtown Brawlers have outscored FDC Chiefs at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Boomtown Brawlers has a higher average scoring margin (25) than FDC Chiefs this season (-13).
Time to rest the starters for Boomtown Brawlers. They've clinched a playoff spot while FDC Chiefs are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry FDC Chiefs, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

FDC Chiefs
One losing streak will end next week as 13th-place FDC Chiefs have now lost three games in a row while the opposition, Team Tadlock, have dropped each of their last 12. FDC Chiefs might need to shuffle the deck a bit with Kareem Hunt out on bye in Week 13. Team Tadlock will be without Baker Mayfield and Austin Hooper.
Boomtown Brawlers
A couple of squads with identical 9-3 records, Boomtown Brawlers and Dirty Dogs will go at it in Week 13. Boomtown Brawlers can't count on another 15-point outing from Jarvis Landry, who has a bye in Week 13. Dirty Dogs will be without Dontrell Hilliard, the Cleveland Browns defense, Cam Newton, Christian McCaffrey, and Chuba Hubbard. Over the last three weeks, Boomtown Brawlers have scored 110.85 points per game, while Dirty Dogs have averaged 154.57 per contest.