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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Dan Zith's Team
5-8 128.24
112.28
 
VS
proj
Colombian Cartel
56.28 5-8
102.87

Dan Zith's Team defeat Colombian Cartel in 128.24-56.28 rout

Dan Zith's Team brought their A game, rolling to a 128.24-56.28 victory over Colombian Cartel, who fell short of projections. Dan Zith's Team pulled out to a 0.22-point lead on Thursday behind the New Orleans Saints defense (15 points) and never let it go. Josh Gordon (3 Rec, 58 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Lamar Miller (103 Rush Yds, 12 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Colombian Cartel in defeat. This marks the first time this season Dan Zith's Team have knocked off Colombian Cartel, after falling 132.3-85.56 in their last matchup. Dan Zith's Team ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-8. Colombian Cartel will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Dan Zith's Team   Colombian Cartel

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 15 points against their 6.61-point projection. In a 13-10 loss to the Cowboys, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 308 yards, and forced 2 fumbles. The Saints defense will face the Buccaneers next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Dan Zith's Team
Points
% of total points 128.24
1
Keenan Allen
WR
24.8
12.49
19.3%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
23.4
13.74
18.2%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
22.1
18.24
17.2%
4
Tom Brady
QB
18.94
23.51
14.8%
Colombian Cartel
Points
% of total points 56.28
1
Josh Gordon
WR
11.8
8.97
21%
2
Lamar Miller
RB
11.5
11.55
20.4%
3
Drew Brees
QB
9.28
24.49
16.5%
4
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
9
8.37
16%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Drew Brees had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Colombian Cartel for the team, who trailed 15.00-14.78 after the first game of the week.
Sunday Early
Christian McCaffrey had a 53-yard run for Dan Zith's Team, helping the team to a 57.70-44.48 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the dust settled, Dan Zith's Team became the proud owner of a 80.04-56.28 lead. For Dan Zith's Team, Tom Brady had a 24-yard touchdown pass and a 42-yard pass. Josh Gordon made the highlight reel for Colombian Cartel with a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Antonio Brown had a 28-yard touchdown catch and a 46-yard catch for Dan Zith's Team, contributing to a 128.24-56.28 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Dan Zith's Team   Colombian Cartel

Game Notes

More than half (5 of the 9) of the starters on Dan Zith's Team scored higher than their projected point totals.
Colombian Cartel had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Dan Zith's Team had five players score more points than the leading scorer for Colombian Cartel.
Dan Zith's Team put up more points than their season scoring average (103.24) while Colombian Cartel fell short of theirs (98.52).
Dan Zith's Team scored more points than their projected total, while Colombian Cartel failed to reach their projection.
The matchup's 71.96-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
This win snaps a four-game losing streak for Dan Zith's Team, while the loss brings an end to a two-game winning streak for Colombian Cartel.
Not only did Dan Zith's Team earn the W, but they also easily covered the 9.41-point forecasted margin of victory.
Dan Zith's Team moves to (2-5) in blowout games this season, while Colombian Cartel falls to (2-4).

Coach Talk

Dan Zith's Team
Way to shrug off that four-match losing streak, Dan Zith's Team! Every fantasy team is sure to be met with adversity at some point or another... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
Colombian Cartel
Producing just a pair of catches on four measly targets this past week, it seems like the starting running backs for Colombian Cartel should look into why their quarterbacks are giving them the silent treatment.