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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Jokers Wild
9-4 543.93
533.45
 
VS
proj
Dayton Triangles
467.55 5-8
515.77

Jokers Wild hand Dayton Triangles third consecutive loss, 543.93-467.55

Jokers Wild earned a 543.93-467.55 victory to hand Dayton Triangles their third consecutive loss. Jokers Wild never trailed in this one after grabbing a 9.00-point lead on Thursday behind Cameron Jordan. Saquon Barkley (61.03 points) and Carson Wentz (51.57) did their part for Dayton Triangles in the loss. This marks the second time this season Jokers Wild have taken down Dayton Triangles, after winning 454.66-381.12 in their last matchup. Jokers Wild (9-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Dayton Triangles will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Jokers Wild   Dayton Triangles

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Buckner (7 Tackles, 2 Sacks) scored 7 points in a 43-16 lost to the Seahawks in Week 13. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 3.44-point projection and was much higher than his 3.69-point season scoring average. Buckner ranks #1 among fantasy DTs this season and will face the Broncos next week.
DeForest Buckner

Top Player Comparison

Jokers Wild
Points
% of total points 543.93
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
74.67
70.65
13.7%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
70.47
64.11
13%
3
Philip Rivers
QB
59.96
50.82
11%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
49.4
40.48
9.1%
Dayton Triangles
Points
% of total points 467.55
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
61.03
61.51
13.1%
2
Carson Wentz
QB
51.57
49.4
11%
3
Marcus Mariota
QB
51.45
49.68
11%
4
Baker Mayfield
QB
45.88
52.77
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Christian McCaffrey had a 53-yard run for Jokers Wild, while Odell Beckham Jr. had a 49-yard touchdown pass, helping Jokers Wild to a 299.60-250.71 lead.
Sunday Late
Marcus Mariota had a 55-yard pass and a 44-yard pass for Dayton Triangles, while Harrison Butker had a 50-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 483.97-372.08 after the late afternoon slate.
Sunday Night
Philip Rivers had a 46-yard touchdown pass for Jokers Wild, contributing to a 543.93-404.98 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Jokers Wild   Dayton Triangles

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Dayton Triangles, Jokers Wild averaged more points (499.29) than they usually score (454.12).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Dayton Triangles. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Jokers Wild are doing a better job of that, averaging 454.12 versus Dayton Triangles's 415.94.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Jokers Wild (9-4) have a better record than Dayton Triangles (5-8).
You can't win if you don't play. Dayton Triangles has left more points on the bench this season (1,952.8) than Jokers Wild (1,715.19).
Jokers Wild don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Dayton Triangles (2 vs 1).
Jokers Wild are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Dayton Triangles (1).
Jokers Wild have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Dayton Triangles (1 vs 0).
Jokers Wild should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Dayton Triangles (8 vs 3).
Dayton Triangles have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Jokers Wild (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Jokers Wild have outscored Dayton Triangles at WR and IDP this season.
Jokers Wild has a higher average scoring margin (44) than Dayton Triangles this season (2).
Jokers Wild are in the playoffs. Dayton Triangles are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Dayton Triangles this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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