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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Kati's Legit Team
10-2 128.44
133.68
 
VS
proj
Kelly #12
99.4 1-11
120.63

Kati's Legit Team hand Kelly #12 eighth straight loss in 128.44-99.40 blowout

Kati's Legit Team cruised to a 128.44-99.40 win to hand Kelly #12 their eighth consecutive loss. Kelly #12 took a 31.20-point lead on Thursday behind impressive performances from Saquon Barkley, who racked up 52 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 15.2 points, and Devin Singletary, who ran for 72 yards (9 points). But it was all Kati's Legit Team after that. They were led by Kyler Murray (26.24 points) and Austin Ekeler (25). This marks the second time this season Kati's Legit Team have taken down Kelly #12, after winning 170-117.64 in their last matchup. Kati's Legit Team (10-2) will look to maintain their winning ways against Mike's Team, while Kelly #12 (1-11) try to get back in the win column against Gabe.

Matchup Timeline

  Kati's Legit Team   Kelly #12

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Ekeler (20 Rush Yds, 60 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 25 points in a 25-24 win over the Cardinals in Week 12. He scored 34.3% more than his 18.62-point projection and overachieved for the sixth time this season. Ekeler ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Austin Ekeler

Top Player Comparison

Kati's Legit Team
Points
% of total points 128.44
1
Kyler Murray
QB
26.24
21.1
20.4%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
25
18.62
19.5%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
15.9
15.8
12.4%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
15.7
19
12.2%
Kelly #12
Points
% of total points 99.4
1
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
19.1
14.95
19.2%
2
Saquon Barkley
RB
15.2
17.52
15.3%
3
Aaron Rodgers
QB
11.5
17.67
11.6%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
11.1
9.69
11.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Kyler Murray had a 33-yard touchdown pass for Kati's Legit Team, while Travis Kelce had a 39-yard touchdown catch, contributing to a 128.44-68.80 lead for Kati's Legit Team.
Sunday Night
Aaron Rodgers had a 23-yard touchdown pass for Kelly #12, who trailed 128.44-80.30 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Kati's Legit Team   Kelly #12

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Kelly #12, Kati's Legit Team averaged more points (149.22) than they usually score (140.28).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Kelly #12. They've lost eight in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Kati's Legit Team are doing a better job of that, averaging 140.28 versus Kelly #12's 110.5.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Kati's Legit Team (10-2) have a better record than Kelly #12 (1-11).
Even the machines think Kati's Legit Team have better players. They have a higher projected points average (137.01) than Kelly #12 (118.91).
Once Kati's Legit Team put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Kelly #12 (7 vs 0).
Kati's Legit Team should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Kelly #12 (7 vs 2).
By position, Kati's Legit Team have outscored Kelly #12 at QB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Kati's Legit Team don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Kati's Legit Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Kelly #12 (1).
Time to rest the starters for Kati's Legit Team. They've clinched a playoff spot while Kelly #12 are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Kelly #12, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Kati's Legit Team
A big key to success in football is creating mismatches. Our team found one this past week and doubled up Kelly #12 at the quarterback position (26.24 points to 11.5).
Kelly #12
Keep your head held high, Kelly #12! Let's use this past matchup as a learning experience and try to improve in Week 13. Take a gander at what the Yahoo! Fantasy Experts are advising, and configure the best lineup possible next week.