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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Mexican Pizzas
8-4 119
98.2
 
VS
proj
Quintin's Impressive Team
102.86 7-5
118.19

Mexican Pizzas knock off Quintin's Impressive Team for fourth straight win, 119.00-102.86

Mexican Pizzas extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought victory over Quintin's Impressive Team, securing a 119.00-102.86 win. Quintin's Impressive Team earned an 8.70-point lead on Thursday, but Mexican Pizzas held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Josh Jacobs (229 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 74 Rec Yds) and Tee Higgins (7 Rec, 114 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Lamar Jackson (23.06 points) and Austin Ekeler (19.5) led the way for Quintin's Impressive Team in the loss. This marks the first time this season Mexican Pizzas have taken down Quintin's Impressive Team, after falling 100.12-86.74 in their last matchup. Mexican Pizzas (8-4) will look to build on their success against Let’s ride, while Quintin's Impressive Team (7-5) will attempt to get back in the win column against Fired by Union.

Matchup Timeline

  Mexican Pizzas   Quintin's Impressive Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Jets defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 8 points against their 7.71-point projection. In a 31-10 win over the Bears, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 292 yards, and intercepted a pass. The Jets defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Vikings next week.
The New York Jets defense

Top Player Comparison

Mexican Pizzas
Points
% of total points 119
1
Josh Jacobs
RB
45.3
13.71
38.1%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
20.9
13.94
17.6%
3
Kenneth Walker III
RB
16.4
14.93
13.8%
4
Derrick Henry
RB
13.2
17.54
11.1%
Quintin's Impressive Team
Points
% of total points 102.86
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
23.06
23.38
22.4%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
19.5
16.33
19%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
15
8.21
14.6%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
12.9
11.3
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Quintin's Impressive Team who emerged with the lead, 60.66-46.10. For Mexican Pizzas, Tee Higgins had a 27-yard touchdown catch. Lamar Jackson had a 62-yard pass and a 40-yard pass for Quintin's Impressive Team, while Amari Cooper had a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Josh Jacobs had an 86-yard touchdown run and a 30-yard touchdown run for Mexican Pizzas to contribute to a 113.60-102.86 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Mexican Pizzas   Quintin's Impressive Team

StatSmack

Mexican Pizzas are on fire, with victories in four straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Mexican Pizzas are doing a better job of that, averaging 117.05 versus Quintin's Impressive Team's 107.07.
Once Mexican Pizzas put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Quintin's Impressive Team (4 vs 3).
Mexican Pizzas play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Quintin's Impressive Team (2).
Mexican Pizzas should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Quintin's Impressive Team (6 vs 5).
By position, Mexican Pizzas have outscored Quintin's Impressive Team at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Mexican Pizzas don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 14 points, highest in the league.
Don't worry Quintin's Impressive 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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