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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Megaton
8-4 85.54
137.8
 
VS
proj
LightsKamaraAction3.0
82.78 2-10
117.34

Offensively challenged Megaton defeat LightsKamaraAction3.0 in 85.54-82.78 struggle

With the 10th-ranked point total in the league for the week, Megaton were lucky to earn a win against an opponent that had an even worse week, eking out an 85.54-82.78 win over LightsKamaraAction3.0. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Megaton led 83.24-63.30 heading into Monday night. LightsKamaraAction3.0 came roaring back behind Russell Wilson (247 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 16 Rush Yds). Myles Gaskin (49 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Michael Gallup (5 Rec, 106 Rec Yds) won the week for Megaton in the victory. This marks the second time this season Megaton have gotten the best of LightsKamaraAction3.0, after winning 154.06-125.38 in their last matchup. Megaton (8-4) will look to keep it rolling against todd's Team, while LightsKamaraAction3.0 (2-10) will face nick's Boss Team in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Megaton   LightsKamaraAction3.0

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gaskin (49 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) scored 19.2 points in a 33-10 win over the Panthers in Week 12. His scoring output was 59.6% more than his 12.03-point projection and was much higher than his 12.7-point season scoring average. Gaskin ranks #68 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Giants next week.
Myles Gaskin

Top Player Comparison

Megaton
Points
% of total points 85.54
1
Myles Gaskin
RB
19.2
12.03
22.4%
2
Michael Gallup
WR
15.6
15.84
18.2%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
15.5
17.71
18.1%
4
Tom Brady
QB
12.24
21.38
14.3%
LightsKamaraAction3.0
Points
% of total points 82.78
1
Russell Wilson
QB
19.48
20.43
23.5%
2
Davante Adams
WR
18.4
22.38
22.2%
3
Damien Harris
RB
12.2
9.64
14.7%
4
Jason Sanders
K
10
7.73
12.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Michael Gallup had a 41-yard catch for Megaton, helping to stake the team to a 34.00-0.00 lead.
Sunday Late
Davante Adams had a 43-yard catch for LightsKamaraAction3.0, who trailed 83.24-63.30 after the late afternoon games.
Monday
Russell Wilson had a 32-yard touchdown pass and a 55-yard pass for LightsKamaraAction3.0.

Points By Position

  Megaton   LightsKamaraAction3.0

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. LightsKamaraAction3.0 need some help then, averaging just 99.82 versus Megaton's 123.58.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Megaton (8-4) have a better record than LightsKamaraAction3.0 (2-10).
Even the machines think Megaton have better players. They have a higher projected points average (138.37) than LightsKamaraAction3.0 (123.03).
Once Megaton put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than LightsKamaraAction3.0 (2 vs 0).
Megaton have the clutch gene, with more close wins than LightsKamaraAction3.0 (4 vs 1).
Megaton should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than LightsKamaraAction3.0 (3 vs 2).
Megaton have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than LightsKamaraAction3.0 (45 vs 33).
By position, Megaton have outscored LightsKamaraAction3.0 at QB, RB, WR, TE, and K this season.
Don't worry LightsKamaraAction3.0, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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