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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
KayCee Chiefs
6-6 362.82
407.56
 
VS
proj
Beefy Legends
353.86 0-12
334.04

KayCee Chiefs hand Beefy Legends 12th consecutive loss in 362.82-353.86 nailbiter

KayCee Chiefs narrowly earned a 362.82-353.86 win to hand Beefy Legends their 12th straight loss to open the season. Beefy Legends made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. KayCee Chiefs led 354.82-311.57 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 42.29 points from Kenny Pickett on Monday night for Beefy Legends. KayCee Chiefs were led by Kirk Cousins, who passed for 299 yards and 3 touchdowns for 53.79 points, and Tee Higgins, who caught 7 passes for 114 yards and a touchdown (52.8 points). This marks the second time this season KayCee Chiefs have knocked off Beefy Legends, after winning 395.64-311.32 in their last matchup. KayCee Chiefs (6-6) will look to build on their success against Last Man Standing, while Beefy Legends (0-12) take on tardy perch in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  KayCee Chiefs   Beefy Legends

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 3.93 points, Bentley scored 39.9% more than that amount by scoring 5.5 points as the Patriots lost to the Vikings 33-26. He made 7 tackles to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on KayCee Chiefs this week. Next week, Bentley will square off against the Bills.
Ja'Whaun Bentley

Top Player Comparison

KayCee Chiefs
Points
% of total points 362.82
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
53.79
47.44
14.8%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
52.8
37.44
14.6%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
40.11
51.19
11.1%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
38.4
42.85
10.6%
Beefy Legends
Points
% of total points 353.86
1
Miles Sanders
RB
71.23
41.03
20.1%
2
David Montgomery
RB
45.97
43.88
13%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
44.8
48.15
12.7%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
44.2
27.56
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but after the results were tallied, KayCee Chiefs boasted a 257.99-177.77 lead. For KayCee Chiefs, Tee Higgins had a 27-yard touchdown catch. Amari Cooper made the highlight reel for Beefy Legends with a 45-yard catch.
Sunday Late
DeAndre Hopkins had a 33-yard touchdown catch for KayCee Chiefs, contributing to a 353.82-227.27 lead for the team.
Monday
Chase McLaughlin had a 51-yard field goal for KayCee Chiefs on Monday night en route to the win for the team.

Points By Position

  KayCee Chiefs   Beefy Legends

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. KayCee Chiefs have a winning record vs Beefy Legends this season despite scoring less against them on average (379.23) than their overall average (401.78).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Beefy Legends. They've lost 12 in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Beefy Legends need some help then, averaging just 297.29 versus KayCee Chiefs's 401.78.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" KayCee Chiefs (6-6) have a better record than Beefy Legends (0-12).
Even the computers think KayCee Chiefs have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (423.18) than Beefy Legends (305.81).
KayCee Chiefs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Beefy Legends (1 vs 0).
KayCee Chiefs see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Beefy Legends (0).
KayCee Chiefs are clutch masters, with more close wins than Beefy Legends (1 vs 0).
KayCee Chiefs have started more fantasy players who beat their projection than Beefy Legends (99 vs 76).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Beefy Legends - they’ve made more transactions (1) than KayCee Chiefs (0) this week. Too bad they couldn't transact a win.
By position, KayCee Chiefs have outscored Beefy Legends at QB, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
The starters for KayCee Chiefs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Beefy Legends (1).
There's not much good to say about Beefy Legends this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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