ROGUE RAIDERS come back to beat 47 Ronin in 138.9-135.6 nailbiter
There's no easy way to put it, ROGUE RAIDERS dropped the ball, at least compared to projections. Still, they rallied to earn a 138.9-135.6 win over 47 Ronin. ROGUE RAIDERS trailed 135.6-110.0 heading into Monday night, but the team roared back behind Antonio Gibson, who racked up 146 yards from scrimmage for 26.6 points, and DK Metcalf, who caught one pass for 13 yards (2.3 points). Mac Jones (310 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) and Van Jefferson Jr. (3 Rec, 93 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for 47 Ronin in defeat. ROGUE RAIDERS (5-7) will look to keep it rolling against Cardiac cats, while 47 Ronin (6-6) will take on TLC Tigerz in an effort to develop some positive momentum.
While catching 5 passes for 62 yards and 2 touchdowns against the 49ers, Thielen scored 23.2 points this week. His scoring output was 47.6% more than his 15.72-point projection and was higher than his 16.23-point season scoring average. Thielen ranks #36 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which 47 Ronin became the proud owner of an 89.0-53.5 lead. Joe Burrow had a 32-yard touchdown pass for ROGUE RAIDERS, while Brandin Cooks had a 40-yard touchdown catch. Mac Jones made the highlight reel for 47 Ronin with a 41-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, 47 Ronin had a 116.5-103.0 lead. For ROGUE RAIDERS, Adam Thielen had a 20-yard touchdown catch. Van Jefferson Jr. made the highlight reel for 47 Ronin with a 79-yard touchdown catch.
47 Ronin
Things won't really get any easier for 10th-place 47 Ronin, considering they'll now get to face off against first-place TLC Tigerz next week. 47 Ronin won't be able to count on another 19.1 points out of Jarvis Landry, who has a bye in Week 13. TLC Tigerz will be without D'Onta Foreman, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and Derrick Henry.
ROGUE RAIDERS
In a matchup that showcases teams separated by just a game in the standings, ROGUE RAIDERS (5-7) will go up against Cardiac cats (6-6) in Week 13. ROGUE RAIDERS might have to rearrange the deck some with Kareem Hunt out on bye in Week 13. Cardiac cats will be without AJ Dillon, the Carolina Panthers defense, and Allen Lazard. Over the last three weeks, ROGUE RAIDERS have put up 123.56 points per game, while Cardiac cats have averaged 160.83 per contest.