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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Aged Empire
4-9 104.42
114.81
 
VS
proj
New York vaGIANTS
72.4 7-6
133.67

New York vaGIANTS fall to Aged Empire, 104.42-72.40

There's no easy way to say it, New York vaGIANTS didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as Aged Empire emerged victorious with a 104.42-72.40 victory. New York vaGIANTS nabbed a 9.00-point lead on Thursday, but Aged Empire held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the Houston Texans defense (21 points) and Adam Humphries (19.1). Cam Newton (19.3 points) and DeAndre Hopkins (16.1) were the top performers for New York vaGIANTS in the loss. This marks the second time this season Aged Empire have beaten New York vaGIANTS, after winning 143.94-101.68 in their last matchup. Aged Empire ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 4-9. New York vaGIANTS (7-6) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Aged Empire   New York vaGIANTS

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 428 yards, and forced 4 turnovers in a 29-13 win over the Browns. In doing so, they put up 21 points and nearly doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Aged Empire this week. The Texans will square off against the Colts in Week 14.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Aged Empire
Points
% of total points 104.42
1
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
21
10.66
20.1%
2
Adam Humphries
WR
19.1
12.3
18.3%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
18.6
13.73
17.8%
4
Eric Ebron
TE
15.2
13.39
14.6%
New York vaGIANTS
Points
% of total points 72.4
1
Cam Newton
QB
19.3
26.97
26.7%
2
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
16.1
19.92
22.2%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
9
22
12.4%
4
Josh Adams
RB
8.5
13.3
11.7%

Points By Position

  Aged Empire   New York vaGIANTS

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against New York vaGIANTS, Aged Empire averaged more points (124.18) than they usually score (103.87).
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Aged Empire has left fewer points on the bench this season (851.54) than New York vaGIANTS (917.78).
Aged Empire see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than New York vaGIANTS (0).
Aged Empire are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than New York vaGIANTS (0 vs 1).
By position, Aged Empire have outscored New York vaGIANTS at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about New York vaGIANTS this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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