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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Treasure Hunters
9-3 167.1
207.7
 
VS
proj
Syodoshima Baystars
152.42 7-5
196.67

Treasure Hunters find way to top Syodoshima Baystars 167.10-152.42

Both teams underachieved compared to projections, but Treasure Hunters did enough to beat Syodoshima Baystars. Predicted to prevail by a score of 207.70-196.67, Treasure Hunters emerged victorious with a 167.10-152.42 win over Syodoshima Baystars. Treasure Hunters earned an early 6.88-point lead on Thursday. Syodoshima Baystars came back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Jeff Wilson Jr. (12.2 points) and Patrick Queen (11.9). Unphased, Treasure Hunters got it going later that afternoon, as Austin Ekeler (25 points) and Charvarius Ward (6.1) put them back in the lead once and for all. Treasure Hunters (9-3) will look to add to their success against Feel Good Inc., while Syodoshima Baystars (7-5) attempt to get back on track against Kamakura Legacies.

Matchup Timeline

  Treasure Hunters   Syodoshima Baystars

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ekeler overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 25 points against his 18.52-point projection. During a 25-24 win over the Cardinals, he racked up 80 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass. Ekeler ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

Treasure Hunters
Points
% of total points 167.1
1
Austin Ekeler
RB
25
18.52
15%
2
T.J. Hockenson
TE
15.3
11.33
9.2%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
15.2
17.35
9.1%
4
Eric Kendricks
LB
14.6
14.48
8.7%
Syodoshima Baystars
Points
% of total points 152.42
1
Josh Allen
QB
33.42
33.51
21.9%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
18.9
13.8
12.4%
3
Jordan Hicks
LB
17.6
13.86
11.5%
4
Jeff Wilson Jr.
RB
12.2
15.17
8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Cade York had a 51-yard field goal for Syodoshima Baystars, contributing to a 116.52-107.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday night, but it was Treasure Hunters who owned the lead, 155.70-149.02. For Treasure Hunters, Aaron Rodgers had a 23-yard touchdown pass. Aaron Jones made the highlight reel for Syodoshima Baystars with a 23-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Treasure Hunters   Syodoshima Baystars

StatSmack

They weren't even trying all that hard. Treasure Hunters scored less in this one (167.1) than their season average of 202.18.
Even the computers think Treasure Hunters have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (205.09) than Syodoshima Baystars (190.56).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Treasure Hunters has left fewer points on the bench this season (714.72) than Syodoshima Baystars (823.23).
By position, Treasure Hunters have outscored Syodoshima Baystars at RB, TE, K, and IDP this season.
Time to rest the starters for Treasure Hunters. They've clinched a playoff spot while Syodoshima Baystars are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Syodoshima Baystars, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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