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Week 12

Weekly
Grade
Flying Elvis
5-7 102.72
106.91
 
VS
proj
Hench
100.96 5-7
96.86

Despite top scorer Barkley, Hench fall to Flying Elvis in 102.72-100.96 battle

Saquon Barkley had 26.2 points for Hench, the best total in the matchup and third-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Flying Elvis, who narrowly earned a 102.72-100.96 victory. Hench made a run at it late afternoon on Sunday, but they fell short. Flying Elvis led 90.22-90.96 after the early action and held on for the win despite 10 points from Adam Vinatieri on Sunday afternoon for Hench. Flying Elvis were led by Tom Brady (19.22 points) and Julian Edelman (14.4). This marks the second time this season Flying Elvis have taken down Hench, after winning 129.38-103.82 in their last matchup. Flying Elvis (5-7) will look to sustain their momentum against Onid, while Hench (5-7) will take on stafgu in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  Flying Elvis   Hench

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense scored 13 points against the Lions in Week 12 to beat their 8.14-point projection. They allowed 16 points, surrendered 333 yards, and intercepted 2 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Flying Elvis this week. The Bears will play the Giants next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Flying Elvis
Points
% of total points 102.72
1
Tom Brady
QB
19.22
20.34
18.7%
2
Julian Edelman
WR
14.4
9.5
14%
3
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
13
8.14
12.7%
4
Julio Jones
WR
12.8
13.96
12.5%
Hench
Points
% of total points 100.96
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
26.2
18.91
26%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
21.96
19.02
21.8%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
18
9.44
17.8%
4
Peyton Barber
RB
12.3
9.89
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had several players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the points were tallied, Hench had a 90.96-90.22 lead. Tom Brady found Julian Edelman for a 21-yard touchdown pass for Flying Elvis. Brady also lit up the scoreboard with a 34-yard touchdown pass. Meanwhile, Russell Wilson had a 35-yard touchdown pass and a 54-yard pass for Hench, while Saquon Barkley had a 51-yard touchdown run.

Points By Position

  Flying Elvis   Hench

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Hench, Flying Elvis averaged more points (116.05) than they usually score (100.95).
We heard scoring helps you win. Flying Elvis are doing a better job of that, averaging 100.95 versus Hench's 96.04.
Once Flying Elvis put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Hench (2 vs 0).
Flying Elvis play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Hench (1).
Flying Elvis are clutch masters, with more close wins than Hench (1 vs 0).
Flying Elvis have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Hench (53 vs 44).
By position, Flying Elvis have outscored Hench at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Hench this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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