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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Jessica B's Team
9-4 159.34
159.33
 
VS
proj
David's Team
121.54 5-8
147.88

Back-and-forth battle ends with Jessica B's Team coming back to knock off David's Team in 159.34-121.54 rout

Well, that was exciting! After a back-and-forth matchup featuring three lead changes, Jessica B's Team earned a dominant win over David's Team, rolling to a 159.34-121.54 victory. David's Team pulled out to an early 13.50-point lead on Thursday. Jessica B's Team came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by stellar performances from Todd Gurley II (31.5 points) and Aaron Jones (15.2). Not to be deterred, David's Team got it going later that night to take a 37.54-point lead behind Ben Roethlisberger (51.24 points). But Jessica B's Team came back again on Monday night with their back against the wall, as Carson Wentz (51.84 points) and Golden Tate (23.5) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the second time this season Jessica B's Team have beaten David's Team, after winning 163.06-160.08 in their last matchup. Jessica B's Team (9-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. David's Team will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Jessica B's Team   David's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown against the Redskins, Tate recorded 23.5 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 12.24-point projection and was much higher than his 12.55-point season scoring average. Tate ranks #77 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cowboys next week.
Golden Tate

Top Player Comparison

Jessica B's Team
Points
% of total points 159.34
1
Carson Wentz
QB
51.84
45.08
32.5%
2
Todd Gurley II
RB
31.5
26.03
19.8%
3
Golden Tate
WR
23.5
12.24
14.7%
4
Aaron Jones
RB
15.2
17.31
9.5%
David's Team
Points
% of total points 121.54
1
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
51.24
51.83
42.2%
2
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
17
14.55
14%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
13.5
15.85
11.1%
4
Lamar Miller
RB
12.5
14.19
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Night
Ben Roethlisberger had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass for David's Team, helping the team to a 121.54-84.00 lead.

Points By Position

  Jessica B's Team   David's Team

Game Notes

Jessica B's Team won even though only three of their nine starters exceeded their scoring projections.
David's Team had only one of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Jessica B's Team put up more points than their season scoring average (151.22) while David's Team fell short of theirs (135.69).
Jessica B's Team put up more points than their projected total, while David's Team fell shy of their projection.
The loss concludes a two-match winning streak for David's Team.
Not only did Jessica B's Team earn the win, but they also easily covered the 11.45-point forecasted margin of victory.
Jessica B's Team moves to (3-1) in blowout games this season, while David's Team falls to (1-3).
Despite the loss, Ben Roethlisberger scored 51.24 points, the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

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