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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Sydney Koalas
5-7 127.46
136.94
 
VS
proj
Niners Kick A$$
114.52 6-6
125.94

Despite top scorer Hurts, Niners Kick A$$ fall to Sydney Koalas, 127.46-114.52

Niners Kick A$$ had the highest scorer in the matchup with QB Jalen Hurts racking up 29.82 points, the second-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome Sydney Koalas, who earned a 127.46-114.52 victory. Sydney Koalas grabbed a 41.56-point lead on Thursday behind 44.56 points from Kirk Cousins (299 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Stefon Diggs (8 Rec, 77 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and never looked back. Jalen Hurts (29.82 points) and Samaje Perine (19.3) carried the flag for Niners Kick A$$ in the loss. This marks the first time this season Sydney Koalas have knocked off Niners Kick A$$, after falling 116.62-105.86 in their last matchup. Sydney Koalas (5-7) will look to notch another W against Fully Baked, while Niners Kick A$$ (6-6) will meet Fantasy King in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Sydney Koalas   Niners Kick A$$

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Dolphins defense (15 Pts Allowed, 210 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) scored 18 points in a 30-15 win over the Texans in Week 12. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 8.2-point projection and was much higher than their 8.57-point season scoring average. The Dolphins defense will face the 49ers next week.
The Miami Dolphins defense

Top Player Comparison

Sydney Koalas
Points
% of total points 127.46
1
Tee Higgins
WR
24.4
16.72
19.1%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
22.86
18.17
17.9%
3
Stefon Diggs
WR
21.7
22.7
17%
4
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
18
8.2
14.1%
Niners Kick A$$
Points
% of total points 114.52
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
29.82
24.18
26%
2
Samaje Perine
RB
19.3
14.3
16.9%
3
Michael Pittman Jr.
WR
19.1
14.95
16.7%
4
David Montgomery
RB
14.3
13.92
12.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Michael Badgley had a 51-yard field goal for Niners Kick A$$ for the team, who trailed 48.56-7.00 after Thanksgiving Day.
Sunday Early
Tee Higgins had a 27-yard touchdown catch for Sydney Koalas, helping the team to a 105.96-56.70 lead.
Sunday Night
Jalen Hurts had a 30-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard run for Niners Kick A$$, who trailed 127.46-95.42 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  Sydney Koalas   Niners Kick A$$

StatSmack

You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Sydney Koalas has left fewer points on the bench this season (473.86) than Niners Kick A$$ (582.4).
Sydney Koalas don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Niners Kick A$$ (2 vs 1).
By position, Sydney Koalas have outscored Niners Kick A$$ at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Sydney Koalas has a higher average scoring margin (7) than Niners Kick A$$ this season (-7).
Don't worry Niners Kick A$$, 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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