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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Paladins
8-4 115.5
116.32
 
VS
proj
BigBlueWrckingCrew
95.4 6-6
104.81

Paladins hand BigBlueWrckingCrew fourth consecutive loss, 115.5-95.4

Paladins earned a 115.5-95.4 win to hand BigBlueWrckingCrew their fourth straight loss. Paladins leapt out to a 57.8-point lead on Thursday behind impressive efforts from the Buffalo Bills defense (19 points) and Andy Dalton (17.78). BigBlueWrckingCrew came back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by Kendrick Bourne (18.1 points) and Damien Harris (11.2). Unphased, Paladins rallied later that afternoon, as Justin Herbert (20.72 points) and Deebo Samuel (19.8) put them back ahead for good. This marks the second time this season Paladins have taken down BigBlueWrckingCrew, after winning 154.04-124.82 in their last matchup. Paladins (8-4) will look to keep it rolling against Gotham City, while BigBlueWrckingCrew (6-6) will attempt to get back in the win column against Shroud of mystery.

Matchup Timeline

  Paladins   BigBlueWrckingCrew

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing only 6 points, surrendering 190 yards, and intercepting a pass against the Saints, the Bills defense registered 19 points this week. Their scoring output was 33.6% more than their 14.22-point projection and was higher than their 14.08-point season scoring average. The Bills defense ranks #86 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Buffalo Bills defense

Top Player Comparison

Paladins
Points
% of total points 115.5
1
Justin Herbert
QB
20.72
21.52
17.9%
2
Deebo Samuel
WR
19.8
12.32
17.1%
3
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
19
14.22
16.5%
4
Andy Dalton
QB
17.78
14.1
15.4%
BigBlueWrckingCrew
Points
% of total points 95.4
1
Kendrick Bourne
WR
18.1
5.88
19%
2
Justin Tucker
K
13
9.61
13.6%
3
Baker Mayfield
QB
12.28
16.39
12.9%
4
Damien Harris
RB
11.2
8.91
11.7%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Andy Dalton linked up with Darnell Mooney for a 52-yard pass for Paladins, helping to give Paladins a 57.8-0.0 lead.
Sunday Early
Kendrick Bourne had a 41-yard touchdown catch for BigBlueWrckingCrew, while Ben Roethlisberger had a 41-yard pass to contribute to a 70.1-67.3 lead for BigBlueWrckingCrew.
Sunday Late
Deebo Samuel had a 49-yard run for Paladins to contribute to a 111.7-70.1 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Baker Mayfield had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 41-yard pass for BigBlueWrckingCrew, while Justin Tucker had a 52-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 111.7-95.4 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Paladins   BigBlueWrckingCrew

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against BigBlueWrckingCrew, Paladins averaged more points (134.77) than they usually score (128.06).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're BigBlueWrckingCrew. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Paladins are doing a better job of that, averaging 128.06 versus BigBlueWrckingCrew's 117.2.
You can't win if you don't play. Paladins has left fewer points on the bench this season (399.12) than BigBlueWrckingCrew (439.72).
Once Paladins put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than BigBlueWrckingCrew (4 vs 2).
Paladins play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than BigBlueWrckingCrew (1).
Paladins have the clutch gene, with more close wins than BigBlueWrckingCrew (2 vs 0).
Paladins should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than BigBlueWrckingCrew (7 vs 4).
By position, Paladins have outscored BigBlueWrckingCrew at QB, WR, and TE this season.
Paladins has a higher average scoring margin (6) than BigBlueWrckingCrew this season (-13).
Don't worry BigBlueWrckingCrew, 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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