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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
The Shootist
4-8 105.18
108.21
 
VS
proj
Cody's Phenomenal Team
80.26 3-9
112.04

The Shootist knock off Cody's Phenomenal Team, 105.18-80.26

Despite similar records, The Shootist held a substantial season point advantage over Cody's Phenomenal Team coming into this one (1,272-944), and they lived up to their reputation with a hard-fought victory, earning a 105.18-80.26 win. The Shootist took an early 19.70-point lead on Thursday. Cody's Phenomenal Team bounced back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Joe Mixon (30.3 points) and Brandin Cooks (12). Not to be deterred, The Shootist made a run later that afternoon, as Matthew Stafford (22.98 points) and Adam Thielen (20.7) put them back in the lead once and for all. This marks the second time this season The Shootist have knocked off Cody's Phenomenal Team, after winning 101.9-65.54 in their last matchup. The Shootist (4-8) will look to get another win against Sports Entertainment is Rigged, while Cody's Phenomenal Team (3-9) will attempt to get back on track against Community Champs.

Matchup Timeline

  The Shootist   Cody's Phenomenal Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Renfrow overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 17.6 points against his 10.14-point projection. During a 36-33 win over the Cowboys, he caught 8 passes for 134 yards . Renfrow ranks #75 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
Hunter Renfrow

Top Player Comparison

The Shootist
Points
% of total points 105.18
1
Matthew Stafford
QB
22.98
21.16
21.8%
2
Adam Thielen
WR
20.7
12.65
19.7%
3
Hunter Renfrow
WR
17.6
10.14
16.7%
4
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
14
9.21
13.3%
Cody's Phenomenal Team
Points
% of total points 80.26
1
Joe Mixon
RB
30.3
15.09
37.8%
2
Justin Tucker
K
13
9.61
16.2%
3
Brandin Cooks
WR
12
12.01
15%
4
Jalen Hurts
QB
9.86
21.33
12.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Hunter Renfrow had a 54-yard catch for The Shootist, contributing to a 28.60-8.90 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Brandin Cooks had a 40-yard touchdown catch for Cody's Phenomenal Team, helping the team to a 64.56-42.60 lead.
Sunday Late
Matthew Stafford had a 79-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard touchdown pass for The Shootist, while Adam Thielen had a 20-yard touchdown catch to contribute to an 88.58-67.26 lead for The Shootist.
Sunday Night
Justin Tucker had a 52-yard field goal for Cody's Phenomenal Team, who trailed 95.08-80.26 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  The Shootist   Cody's Phenomenal Team

StatSmack

Cody's Phenomenal Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Cody's Phenomenal Team need some help then, averaging just 78.66 versus The Shootist's 106.01.
Even the machines think The Shootist have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (115.43) than Cody's Phenomenal Team (92.59).
You can't win if you don't play. The Shootist has left fewer points on the bench this season (540.36) than Cody's Phenomenal Team (675.72).
The Shootist don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cody's Phenomenal Team (1 vs 0).
The Shootist should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Cody's Phenomenal Team (3 vs 2).
The Shootist have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Cody's Phenomenal Team (43 vs 29).
By position, The Shootist have outscored Cody's Phenomenal Team at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
The starters for The Shootist had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Cody's Phenomenal Team (2).
Don't worry Cody's Phenomenal Team, 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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