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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Sleeper pix
7-6 168.9
161.13
 
VS
proj
Golden Tatertots
108.88 1-12
119.48

Sleeper pix hand Golden Tatertots 10th straight loss in 168.90-108.88 rout

Sleeper pix rolled to a 168.90-108.88 victory to hand Golden Tatertots their 10th consecutive loss. Golden Tatertots got out to a 11.28-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Sleeper pix after that. They were led by Patrick Mahomes (64 points) and Antonio Brown (31.4). Drew Brees (28.28 points) and Golden Tate (23.5) carried the flag for Golden Tatertots in defeat. This marks the second time this season Sleeper pix have knocked off Golden Tatertots, after winning 142.34-125.22 in their last matchup. Sleeper pix (7-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Golden Tatertots will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 1-12.

Matchup Timeline

  Sleeper pix   Golden Tatertots

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 308 yards, and forced 2 fumbles in a 13-10 loss to the Cowboys. In doing so, they put up 17 points to scored 76.7% higher than their 9.62-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Sleeper pix this week. In Week 14, the Saints will play the Buccaneers.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

Sleeper pix
Points
% of total points 168.9
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
64
59.74
37.9%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
31.4
21.08
18.6%
3
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
17
9.62
10.1%
4
Josh Gordon
WR
14.8
13.1
8.8%
Golden Tatertots
Points
% of total points 108.88
1
Drew Brees
QB
28.28
52.22
26%
2
Golden Tate
WR
23.5
12.24
21.6%
3
Courtland Sutton
WR
18.5
11.25
17%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
14
6.67
12.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Drew Brees had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Golden Tatertots, helping to stake Golden Tatertots to a 28.28-17.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Courtland Sutton had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Golden Tatertots to contribute to a 81.28-38.70 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Josh Gordon had a 24-yard touchdown catch for Sleeper pix, helping the team to a 130.50-81.28 lead.
Sunday Night
Antonio Brown had a 28-yard touchdown catch and a 46-yard catch for Sleeper pix, helping the team to a 168.90-85.38 lead.

Points By Position

  Sleeper pix   Golden Tatertots

StatSmack

Golden Tatertots would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've dropped their last 10 matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Sleeper pix are doing a better job of that, averaging 153.26 versus Golden Tatertots's 121.47.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Sleeper pix (7-6) have a better record than Golden Tatertots (1-12).
Even the computers think Sleeper pix have better players. They have a higher projected points average (151.51) than Golden Tatertots (136.69).
Once Sleeper pix put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Golden Tatertots (4 vs 1).
Sleeper pix see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Golden Tatertots (0).
Sleeper pix have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Golden Tatertots (1 vs 0).
Sleeper pix should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Golden Tatertots (8 vs 2).
Sleeper pix have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Golden Tatertots (53 vs 41).
By position, Sleeper pix have outscored Golden Tatertots at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Sleeper pix don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 15 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Sleeper pix had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Golden Tatertots (2).
The postseason awaits Sleeper pix. They've clinched a playoff spot while Golden Tatertots are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Golden Tatertots this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Sleeper pix
Spotting mismatches is a big component to winning in football. Thanks to a stellar showing by Patrick Mahomes, we doubled up Golden Tatertots at the quarterback position this past week (64 points to 28.28). Mahomes went 23-for-38 for 295 yards, four TDs, and no INTs in a 40-33 win over the Raiders.
Golden Tatertots
Whoa now, talk about old-school ground n' pound: As a group, the starting RBs for Golden Tatertots collectively registered only a pair of targets this past week. Tell those offensive coordinators to set up a couple of screen plays in Week 14!