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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
the scoring machine
5-8 124.74
95.87
 
VS
proj
RidgeRunners
84.1 6-7
106.46

the scoring machine defeat RidgeRunners in 124.74-84.10 rout

the scoring machine stepped up, rolling to a 124.74-84.10 victory over RidgeRunners, who fell short of projections. the scoring machine took a 7.20-point lead on Thursday behind Alvin Kamara and never gave it up. Tom Brady (19.94 points) and Odell Beckham Jr. (16.46) did everything they could for RidgeRunners in the loss. This marks the second time this season the scoring machine have gotten the best of RidgeRunners, after winning 112.34-74.68 in their last matchup. the scoring machine ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-8. RidgeRunners will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 6-7.

Matchup Timeline

  the scoring machine   RidgeRunners

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While ! allowing any points, surrendering 265 yards, and forcing 2 turnovers against the Colts, the Jaguars defense put up 12.5 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 4.29-point projection and was much higher than their 4.69-point season scoring average. The Jaguars defense will face the Titans next week.
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense

Top Player Comparison

the scoring machine
Points
% of total points 124.74
1
Russell Wilson
QB
28.8
23.19
23.1%
2
Tarik Cohen
RB
25.64
10.25
20.6%
3
Justin Tucker
K
17
11.15
13.6%
4
The Jacksonville Jaguars defense
DEF
12.5
4.29
10%
RidgeRunners
Points
% of total points 84.1
1
Tom Brady
QB
19.94
22.64
23.7%
2
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
16.46
12.39
19.6%
3
James White
RB
11.8
11.48
14%
4
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
10
7.48
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was the scoring machine who took the lead, 87.74-36.26. For the scoring machine, Tarik Cohen had a 46-yard catch. Odell Beckham Jr. made the highlight reel for RidgeRunners with a 49-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday afternoon, after which the scoring machine owned a 124.74-81.00 lead. For the scoring machine, Russell Wilson had a 52-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass. Tom Brady teamed up with James White for a 42-yard pass for RidgeRunners. Brady also lit up the scoreboard with a 24-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  the scoring machine   RidgeRunners

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against RidgeRunners, the scoring machine averaged more points (118.54) than they usually score (101.35).
the scoring machine are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than RidgeRunners (0 vs 1).
the scoring machine should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than RidgeRunners (8 vs 7).
By position, the scoring machine have outscored RidgeRunners at QB, RB, and K this season.
Don't worry RidgeRunners, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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