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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Baker Mayfield
8-5 102.22
115.58
 
VS
proj
Canton Thug
88.28 4-9
102.32

Baker Mayfield find way to beat Canton Thug 102.22-88.28

Both teams failed to bring their A game, falling short of their projected point totals, but Baker Mayfield did enough to beat Canton Thug. Predicted to win 115.58-102.32, Baker Mayfield secured a 102.22-88.28 victory over Canton Thug. Canton Thug took a 15.00-point lead on Thursday, but Baker Mayfield held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II (28.5 points) and Aaron Rodgers (15.32). Antonio Brown (10 Rec, 154 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and the New Orleans Saints defense (13 Pts Allowed, 308 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) were the top performers for Canton Thug in the loss. This marks the second time this season Baker Mayfield have beaten Canton Thug, after winning 113.24-93.66 in their last matchup. Baker Mayfield (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Canton Thug will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Baker Mayfield   Canton Thug

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Broncos defense overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 14 points against their 8.88-point projection. During a 24-10 win over the Bengals, they allowed only 10 points, surrendered 311 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Broncos defense ranks #4 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the 49ers next week.
The Denver Broncos defense

Top Player Comparison

Baker Mayfield
Points
% of total points 102.22
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
28.5
21.86
27.9%
2
Aaron Rodgers
QB
15.32
20.48
15%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
14
8.88
13.7%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
14
12.17
13.7%
Canton Thug
Points
% of total points 88.28
1
Antonio Brown
WR
21.4
13.74
24.2%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
15
6.61
17%
3
Robert Woods
WR
13.8
11.67
15.6%
4
Matt Prater
K
10
9.05
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Night
Antonio Brown had a 28-yard touchdown catch and a 46-yard catch for Canton Thug, who trailed 102.22-79.78 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Baker Mayfield   Canton Thug

What If

Baker Mayfield would have beaten nine other teams besides Canton Thug this week.
Canton Thug would have lost to four other teams besides Baker Mayfield this week.
If they played Canton Thug every week, Baker Mayfield would be 8-5 this season.
Had they played each other last week, Canton Thug would have beaten Baker Mayfield 106.92-104.12.
Baker Mayfield would be 8-3 if they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Canton Thug.
If they played the same schedule (excluding head-to-head matchups) as Baker Mayfield, Canton Thug would be 7-4.
If Baker Mayfield had played every team in the league each week, they would be 95-48.
If they played every team every week, Canton Thug would be 80-63.

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