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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Run cmc
11-2 122.96
130.91
 
VS
proj
Urine trouble
96.76 3-10
117.14

Run cmc top Urine trouble for seventh straight win in 122.96-96.76 rout

Run cmc extended their win streak to seven games with a convincing win over Urine trouble, cruising to a 122.96-96.76 victory. Urine trouble pulled out to a 14.00-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Run cmc after that. They were led by Christian McCaffrey (26.6 points) and James Conner (20.9). Philip Rivers (299 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and the New Orleans Saints defense (13 Pts Allowed, 308 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) were the leading scorers for Urine trouble in the loss. This marks the second time this season Run cmc have gotten the best of Urine trouble, after winning 160.4-158.44 in their last matchup. Run cmc (11-2) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Urine trouble will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Run cmc   Urine trouble

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense (13 Pts Allowed, 428 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 19 points against the Browns in Week 13. Their scoring output was 72.9% more than their 10.99-point projection and was higher than their 13.23-point season scoring average. The Texans defense ranks #91 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Colts next week.
The Houston Texans defense

Top Player Comparison

Run cmc
Points
% of total points 122.96
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
26.6
21.9
21.6%
2
James Conner
RB
20.9
17.53
17%
3
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
19
10.99
15.5%
4
Deshaun Watson
QB
15.96
23.44
13%
Urine trouble
Points
% of total points 96.76
1
Philip Rivers
QB
26.96
23.84
27.9%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
22
10.37
22.7%
3
Aldrick Rosas
K
15
7.86
15.5%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
14.6
12.53
15.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which Run cmc became the proud owner of a 72.46-48.40 lead. For Run cmc, Christian McCaffrey had a 53-yard run. Aldrick Rosas made the highlight reel for Urine trouble with a 57-yard field goal.
Sunday Night
Philip Rivers had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Urine trouble, who trailed 122.96-96.76 after Sunday night.

Points By Position

  Run cmc   Urine trouble

StatSmack

Run cmc are on a roll, winning seven in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Urine trouble need some help then, averaging just 113.13 versus Run cmc's 142.08.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Run cmc (11-2) have a better record than Urine trouble (3-10).
Even the machines think Run cmc have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (129.59) than Urine trouble (119.22).
Once Run cmc put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Urine trouble (7 vs 2).
Run cmc are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Urine trouble (1).
Run cmc have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Urine trouble (2 vs 1).
Run cmc should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Urine trouble (11 vs 4).
Run cmc have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Urine trouble (66 vs 49).
By position, Run cmc have outscored Urine trouble at RB and TE this season.
Run cmc don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 26 points, highest in the league.
Run cmc are in the playoffs. Urine trouble are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Urine trouble this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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