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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Joseph's Team
6-6 117.34
117.5
 
VS
proj
Related By Choice
97.92 5-7
106.92

Joseph's Team knock off Related By Choice for third straight win, 117.34-97.92

Joseph's Team extended their win streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over Related By Choice, securing a 117.34-97.92 win. Related By Choice grabbed a 17.30-point lead on Thursday, but Joseph's Team held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Aaron Rodgers (307 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Rob Gronkowski (7 Rec, 123 Rec Yds). Nick Folk (5-6 FG, 52 long, 3-3 XP) and Cedrick Wilson (7 Rec, 104 Rec Yds) carried the flag for Related By Choice in the loss. This marks the first time this season Joseph's Team have taken down Related By Choice, after falling 120.18-98.96 in their last matchup. Joseph's Team (6-6) will look to keep it rolling against Tony's Team, while Related By Choice (5-7) try to get back on track against Lexi’s Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Joseph's Team   Related By Choice

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hilliard (131 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD) scored 18.3 points in a 36-13 lost to the Patriots in Week 12. He scored 72% more than his 10.64-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Hilliard will face the Jaguars next week.
Dontrell Hilliard

Top Player Comparison

Joseph's Team
Points
% of total points 117.34
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
26.28
22.06
22.4%
2
Rob Gronkowski
TE
19.3
10.16
16.4%
3
Dontrell Hilliard
RB
18.3
10.64
15.6%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
16.9
18.23
14.4%
Related By Choice
Points
% of total points 97.92
1
Nick Folk
K
21
9.83
21.4%
2
Cedrick Wilson
WR
17.4
10.8
17.8%
3
Tony Pollard
RB
16.8
13.05
17.2%
4
Jakobi Meyers
WR
14.8
13.59
15.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Cedrick Wilson had a 51-yard catch for Related By Choice, helping to stake Related By Choice to a 34.20-16.90 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Related By Choice boasted a 91.32-70.80 lead. For Joseph's Team, Dontrell Hilliard had a 68-yard touchdown run. Nick Folk made the highlight reel for Related By Choice with a 52-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Aaron Rodgers had a 54-yard pass and a 43-yard pass for Joseph's Team, contributing to a 110.34-97.92 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Joseph's Team   Related By Choice

StatSmack

Joseph's Team are looking unstoppable, winning three in a row.
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Joseph's Team has left fewer points on the bench this season (557.64) than Related By Choice (601.5).
Joseph's Team see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Related By Choice (1).
Joseph's Team have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Related By Choice (2 vs 0).
By position, Joseph's Team have outscored Related By Choice at QB and TE this season.
The starters for Joseph's Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Related By Choice (2).
Don't worry Related By Choice, 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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