Yahoo Sports Fantasy Football

Matchup Recap Summary

Matchup Recap Moderation

Are you sure you want to report this recap? If reported, this recap will not be visible until reviewed by Yahoo Customer Care.

For more information, see Yahoo Help.

Cancel

Week 12

Weekly
Grade
16oz Maffia
9-3 175
190.58
 
VS
proj
Horse Shoe Crew
139 3-9
140.22

16oz Maffia defeat Horse Shoe Crew for fourth straight win, 175-139

16oz Maffia extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought victory over Horse Shoe Crew, earning a 175-139 win. It was the third consecutive loss for Horse Shoe Crew. 16oz Maffia never trailed in this one after earning a 29-point lead on Thursday behind Daniel Jones (24 points) and Amon-Ra St. Brown (18). Justin Herbert (274 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs, 38 Rush Yds) and Tom Brady (246 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leaders for Horse Shoe Crew in the loss. This marks the second time this season 16oz Maffia have gotten the best of Horse Shoe Crew, after winning 186-129 in their last matchup. 16oz Maffia (9-3) will look to rack up another win against Passes from the penn, while Horse Shoe Crew (3-9) take on Death Valley Reapers in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  16oz Maffia   Horse Shoe Crew

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Sanders (143 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs, 17 Rec Yds) scored 27 points in a 40-33 win over the Packers in Week 12. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.52-point projection and was much higher than his 11.33-point season scoring average. Sanders ranks #40 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Titans next week.
Miles Sanders

Top Player Comparison

16oz Maffia
Points
% of total points 175
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
29
39.54
16.6%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
27
10.52
15.4%
3
Daniel Jones
QB
24
25.35
13.7%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
20
19.53
11.4%
Horse Shoe Crew
Points
% of total points 139
1
Justin Herbert
QB
41
30.19
29.5%
2
Tom Brady
QB
28
29.91
20.1%
3
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
23
25.01
16.5%
4
James Conner
RB
20
11.92
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Daniel Jones had a 44-yard pass for 16oz Maffia, contributing to a 42-13 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, after which 16oz Maffia owned a 148-139 lead. For 16oz Maffia, Patrick Mahomes had a 39-yard touchdown pass. Justin Herbert made the highlight reel for Horse Shoe Crew with a 33-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  16oz Maffia   Horse Shoe Crew

StatSmack

Horse Shoe Crew are down in wins against 16oz Maffia this season, with a record of 1-2.
They're not even trying that hard. 16oz Maffia have a winning record vs Horse Shoe Crew this season despite averaging fewer points against them (159.67) than their season average (180).
Get on their level! 16oz Maffia have won four straight weeks, while Horse Shoe Crew have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. Horse Shoe Crew need some help then, averaging just 146.83 versus 16oz Maffia's 180.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. 16oz Maffia (9-3) have a better record than Horse Shoe Crew (3-9).
Even the machines think 16oz Maffia have better players. Their projected average points is higher (187.15) than Horse Shoe Crew (158.38).
16oz Maffia don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Horse Shoe Crew (2 vs 0).
16oz Maffia are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Horse Shoe Crew (0 vs 1).
16oz Maffia should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Horse Shoe Crew (5 vs 4).
16oz Maffia have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Horse Shoe Crew (63 vs 45).
By position, 16oz Maffia have outscored Horse Shoe Crew at QB, RB, WR, and DEF this season.
16oz Maffia don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 21 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for 16oz Maffia had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Horse Shoe Crew (1).
16oz Maffia are in the playoffs. Horse Shoe Crew are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Horse Shoe Crew, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

More from Yahoo Sports

16oz Maffia
Don't forget your league playoffs start in Week 16! Check back for weekly content from Yahoo's team of experts as the postseason approaches. Be sure to read the latest installment of Early Pickups.
Horse Shoe Crew
The countdown to the playoffs is on! Yahoo's team is here to help you prepare for the postseason. Get more Help from Yahoo's Fantasy Experts.