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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Can.U.Diggs.It
5-7 114.37
106.63
 
VS
proj
Mr. McGibblets
112.63 9-3
121.97

Despite top scorer Allen, Mr. McGibblets fall to Can.U.Diggs.It in 114.37-112.63 battle

Josh Allen posted 31.03 points for Mr. McGibblets, the best total in the matchup and fifth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Can.U.Diggs.It, who narrowly earned a 114.37-112.63 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Can.U.Diggs.It led 114.37-90.33 heading into Monday night. Mr. McGibblets made them sweat behind Jonathan Taylor, who racked up 98 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown for 17.3 points, and the Indianapolis Colts defense, who allowed 24 points and 323 yards (5 points). Can.U.Diggs.It were led by Geno Smith (21.57 points) and Stefon Diggs (17.7). This marks the first time this season Can.U.Diggs.It have gotten the best of Mr. McGibblets, after falling 126.19-104.21 in their last matchup. Can.U.Diggs.It (5-7) will look to keep it rolling against TeamyMcTeamface, while Mr. McGibblets (9-3) will attempt to generate some positive momentum against GOLDEN BOY.

Matchup Timeline

  Can.U.Diggs.It   Mr. McGibblets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Vikings in Week 12, Folk made all 4 of his FG attempts. In doing so, he put up 15 points to more-than-double his 7.42-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Can.U.Diggs.It this week. Next week, Folk will battle the Bills.
Nick Folk

Top Player Comparison

Can.U.Diggs.It
Points
% of total points 114.37
1
Geno Smith
QB
21.57
17.94
18.9%
2
Stefon Diggs
WR
17.7
18.7
15.5%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
17.4
12.33
15.2%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
16
12.02
14%
Mr. McGibblets
Points
% of total points 112.63
1
Josh Allen
QB
31.03
25.23
27.6%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
17.3
15.6
15.4%
3
Adam Thielen
WR
16.6
9.61
14.7%
4
Kenneth Walker III
RB
16.4
14.94
14.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Rhamondre Stevenson had a 40-yard catch for Can.U.Diggs.It, helping the team to a 75.40-47.63 lead.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 35-yard touchdown pass for Can.U.Diggs.It, helping the team to a 96.97-90.33 lead.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Can.U.Diggs.It, contributing to a 114.37-90.33 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Can.U.Diggs.It   Mr. McGibblets

What If

Can.U.Diggs.It would have beaten five other teams besides Mr. McGibblets this week.
Mr. McGibblets would have lost to five other teams besides Can.U.Diggs.It this week.
Can.U.Diggs.It would be 6-6 if they played Mr. McGibblets every week.
Had they played each other last week, Can.U.Diggs.It would have topped Mr. McGibblets 80.51-78.73.
Can.U.Diggs.It would be 6-4 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Mr. McGibblets.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Can.U.Diggs.It, Mr. McGibblets would be 6-4.
If Can.U.Diggs.It had played every team in the league each week, they would be 63-69.
If they played every team every week, Mr. McGibblets would be 80-52.

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