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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
RU Grudenough
9-3 85.72
84.48
 
VS
proj
Mahi Madness
82.52 5-7
96.29

RU Grudenough come back to hand Mahi Madness sixth consecutive loss in 85.72-82.52 cliff-hanger

RU Grudenough rallied to earn an 85.72-82.52 win to hand Mahi Madness their sixth consecutive loss. After trailing 82.52-80.82 heading into Monday night, RU Grudenough made a run behind Diontae Johnson (5 Rec, 49 Rec Yds). Josh Allen (30.92 points) and Austin Ekeler (14) carried the flag for Mahi Madness in defeat. This marks the second time this season RU Grudenough have knocked off Mahi Madness, after winning 96.1-91.78 in their last matchup. RU Grudenough (9-3) will look to build on their success against BigW49, while Mahi Madness (5-7) will try to get back in the win column against Brown Sugar.

Matchup Timeline

  RU Grudenough   Mahi Madness

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Perine (58 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 35 Rec Yds) scored 15.3 points in a 20-16 win over the Titans in Week 12. His scoring output was 39.6% more than his 10.96-point projection and was much higher than his 8.1-point season scoring average. Perine will face the Chiefs next week.
Samaje Perine

Top Player Comparison

RU Grudenough
Points
% of total points 85.72
1
Geno Smith
QB
20.32
18.1
23.7%
2
Samaje Perine
RB
15.3
10.96
17.8%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
9.4
8.82
11%
4
Foster Moreau
TE
9.3
5.37
10.8%
Mahi Madness
Points
% of total points 82.52
1
Josh Allen
QB
30.92
24.72
37.5%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
14
14.05
17%
3
The Buffalo Bills defense
DEF
8
6.63
9.7%
4
Courtland Sutton
WR
7.5
8.06
9.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Amari Cooper had a 45-yard catch for RU Grudenough, who trailed 58.82-51.20 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Geno Smith had a 35-yard touchdown pass for RU Grudenough, who trailed 82.52-80.82 after the late action.

Points By Position

  RU Grudenough   Mahi Madness

StatSmack

Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Mahi Madness. They've lost six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. RU Grudenough are doing a better job of that, averaging 92.55 versus Mahi Madness's 87.67.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" RU Grudenough (9-3) have a better record than Mahi Madness (5-7).
In dire times, at least RU Grudenough keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Mahi Madness (2 vs 4).
RU Grudenough see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Mahi Madness (1).
RU Grudenough are clutch masters, with more close wins than Mahi Madness (3 vs 0).
RU Grudenough should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Mahi Madness (6 vs 4).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Mahi Madness - they’ve made more transactions (2) than RU Grudenough (1) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, RU Grudenough have outscored Mahi Madness at WR, K, and DEF this season.
RU Grudenough has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Mahi Madness this season (-6).
The starters for RU Grudenough had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Mahi Madness (0).
Time to rest the starters for RU Grudenough. They've clinched a playoff spot while Mahi Madness are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry Mahi Madness, 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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