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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
IF I DIE I DIE
9-3 163.6
121.49
 
VS
proj
Daisy and the Bug
125.5 7-5
116.85

IF I DIE I DIE defy expectations, defeat Daisy and the Bug in 163.60-125.50 blowout

IF I DIE I DIE rose to the occasion, cruising to a 163.60-125.50 win over Daisy and the Bug. IF I DIE I DIE nabbed a 19.64-point lead on Thursday behind Justin Jefferson (24.84 points) and Dalton Schultz (17.1) and never looked back. Tee Higgins (20.9 points) and Joe Burrow (20) were the leaders for Daisy and the Bug in defeat. This marks the second time this season IF I DIE I DIE have knocked off Daisy and the Bug, after winning 120.06-96.62 in their last matchup. IF I DIE I DIE (9-3) will look to add to their success against Daisy and the Bug, while Daisy and the Bug (7-5) try to develop some positive momentum against IF I DIE I DIE.

Matchup Timeline

  IF I DIE I DIE   Daisy and the Bug

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 15 points, surrendering 210 yards, and forcing 3 turnovers against the Texans, the Dolphins defense put up 23 points this week. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 11.29-point projection and was much higher than their 6.11-point season scoring average. The Dolphins defense will face the 49ers next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

IF I DIE I DIE
Points
% of total points 163.6
1
Justin Herbert
QB
34.76
20.66
21.2%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
24.84
18.13
15.2%
3
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
23
11.29
14.1%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
19.7
13.63
12%
Daisy and the Bug
Points
% of total points 125.5
1
Tee Higgins
WR
20.9
13.94
16.7%
2
Joe Burrow
QB
20
22.14
15.9%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
17.7
18.7
14.1%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
17.4
12.33
13.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Rhamondre Stevenson had a 40-yard catch for Daisy and the Bug for the team, who trailed 53.04-33.40 after the first games of the week.
Sunday Early
Joe Burrow hit Tee Higgins for a 27-yard touchdown pass for Daisy and the Bug, who trailed 95.74-75.50 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Justin Herbert had a 33-yard touchdown pass for IF I DIE I DIE, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 33-yard touchdown catch, helping IF I DIE I DIE to a 163.60-83.50 lead.
Sunday Night
Aaron Jones had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Daisy and the Bug, who trailed 163.60-109.90 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  IF I DIE I DIE   Daisy and the Bug

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Daisy and the Bug, IF I DIE I DIE averaged more points (141.83) than they usually score (123.33).
IF I DIE I DIE are clutch masters, with more close wins than Daisy and the Bug (2 vs 1).
IF I DIE I DIE have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Daisy and the Bug (59 vs 44).
By position, IF I DIE I DIE have outscored Daisy and the Bug at RB, TE, and K this season.
IF I DIE I DIE don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 16 points, second-highest in the league.
Time to rest the starters for IF I DIE I DIE. They've clinched a playoff spot while Daisy and the Bug are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Daisy and the Bug, 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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