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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
nick's Tip-Top Team
5-8 115.44
105.35
 
VS
proj
Caitlin Erin's Team
90.6 8-5
104.14

Caitlin Erin's Team come up short of expectations, lose to nick's Tip-Top Team in 115.44-90.60 rout

There's no way around it, Caitlin Erin's Team didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as nick's Tip-Top Team rolled to a 115.44-90.60 victory. It didn't take long to learn who would have the advantage in the matchup, as nick's Tip-Top Team jumped out to a 39.6-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind stellar performances from Davante Adams and the Houston Texans defense. Adams caught 8 passes for 93 yards and a touchdown for 19.3 points, while the Texans defense allowed only 13 points, surrendered 428 yards, and forced 4 turnovers (18 points). Keenan Allen (29.8 points) and Cam Newton (19.3) carried the flag for Caitlin Erin's Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season nick's Tip-Top Team have knocked off Caitlin Erin's Team, after winning 92.82-68.5 in their last matchup. nick's Tip-Top Team (5-8) will look to add to their success against Brendan's Bold Team, while Caitlin Erin's Team (8-5) will take on The Patriots in an effort to right the ship.

Matchup Timeline

  nick's Tip-Top Team   Caitlin Erin's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Texans defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 18 points against their 7.13-point projection. In a 29-13 win over the Browns, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 428 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. 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

nick's Tip-Top Team
Points
% of total points 115.44
1
Antonio Brown
WR
26.4
17.19
22.9%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
20.84
19.92
18.1%
3
Davante Adams
WR
19.3
15.83
16.7%
4
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
18
7.13
15.6%
Caitlin Erin's Team
Points
% of total points 90.6
1
Keenan Allen
WR
29.8
15.95
32.9%
2
Cam Newton
QB
19.3
23.68
21.3%
3
James White
RB
15.3
14.27
16.9%
4
Jake Elliott
K
10
9.85
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
James White had a 42-yard catch for Caitlin Erin's Team, who trailed 68.20-42.10 after the late afternoon round of games.
Sunday Night
Antonio Brown had a 28-yard touchdown catch and a 46-yard catch for nick's Tip-Top Team, contributing to a 94.60-71.90 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  nick's Tip-Top Team   Caitlin Erin's Team

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Caitlin Erin's Team, nick's Tip-Top Team averaged more points (104.13) than they usually score (92.22).
By position, nick's Tip-Top Team have outscored Caitlin Erin's Team at WR and DEF this season.
The starters for nick's Tip-Top Team had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Caitlin Erin's Team (1).
There's not much good to say about Caitlin Erin's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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