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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Sprint Right Option
7-6 76.15
109.2
 
VS
proj
Barely Legal
67.95 4-9
105.77

Sprint Right Option come up short of predictions, find way to defeat Barely Legal, 76.15-67.95

Both teams failed to rise to the occasion, falling short of projections, but Sprint Right Option did enough to knock off Barely Legal, emerging victorious with a 76.15-67.95 victory. Sprint Right Option never trailed in this one after taking a 14.95-point lead on Thursday behind Drew Brees (10.55 points) and Alvin Kamara (7.2). Cam Newton (300 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 33 Rush Yds) and Odell Beckham Jr. (49 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 35 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Barely Legal in the loss. This marks the second time this season Sprint Right Option have knocked off Barely Legal, after winning 133.75-108.35 in their last matchup. Sprint Right Option (7-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Barely Legal will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Sprint Right Option   Barely Legal

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While making all 5 of his FG attempts against the Browns, Fairbairn registered 21 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 9.67-point projection and was higher than his 14.5-point season scoring average. Fairbairn ranks #76 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
Ka'imi Fairbairn

Top Player Comparison

Sprint Right Option
Points
% of total points 76.15
1
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
21
9.67
27.6%
2
Drew Brees
QB
10.55
27.57
13.9%
3
Gus Edwards
RB
8.2
10.93
10.8%
4
Jordan Howard
RB
8
9.22
10.5%
Barely Legal
Points
% of total points 67.95
1
Cam Newton
QB
22.3
29.54
32.8%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
17.95
12.26
26.4%
3
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
DEF
12
11.44
17.7%
4
T.Y. Hilton
WR
7.7
9.91
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Drew Brees had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Sprint Right Option, helping to give the team a 17.75-2.80 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, after which Sprint Right Option owned a 69.15-55.95 lead. For Sprint Right Option, Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 53-yard field goal. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for Barely Legal with a 49-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Sprint Right Option   Barely Legal

StatSmack

They don't even seem to consider you a threat. Sprint Right Option have a winning record vs Barely Legal this season despite averaging fewer points against them (104.95) than their average (114.68).
We heard scoring helps you win. Sprint Right Option are doing a better job of that, averaging 114.68 versus Barely Legal's 96.58.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Sprint Right Option (7-6) have a better record than Barely Legal (4-9).
Even the machines think Sprint Right Option have a better lineup. They have a higher projected points average (110.64) than Barely Legal (102.92).
Sprint Right Option don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Barely Legal (5 vs 1).
Sprint Right Option are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Barely Legal (0 vs 1).
Sprint Right Option should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Barely Legal (7 vs 2).
Sprint Right Option have started more fantasy players who beat their projected score than Barely Legal (54 vs 44).
By position, Sprint Right Option have outscored Barely Legal at RB, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Sprint Right Option don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 9 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Sprint Right Option had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Barely Legal (1).
The postseason awaits Sprint Right Option. They've clinched a playoff spot while Barely Legal are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Barely Legal, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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