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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
THE CIRCLE
10-3 192
169.25
 
VS
proj
Double Tap Kap
173 8-5
168.75

THE CIRCLE top Double Tap Kap for eighth straight win, 192-173

THE CIRCLE extended their win streak to eight games with a hard-fought win over Double Tap Kap, earning a 192-173 victory. It was the third straight loss for Double Tap Kap. THE CIRCLE never trailed in this one after earning a 2-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind the Los Angeles Rams defense (40 points) and Odell Beckham Jr. (21). Keenan Allen (39 points) and the Denver Broncos defense (35) led the way for Double Tap Kap in the loss. This marks the first time this season THE CIRCLE have gotten the best of Double Tap Kap, after falling 175-127 in their last matchup. THE CIRCLE (10-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Double Tap Kap (8-5) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  THE CIRCLE   Double Tap Kap

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 10 passes for 154 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers, Brown put up 37 points this week. His scoring output was 79.4% more than his 20.63-point projection and was much higher than his 20.62-point season scoring average. Brown ranks #26 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Antonio Brown

Top Player Comparison

THE CIRCLE
Points
% of total points 192
1
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
40
30.79
20.8%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
37
20.63
19.3%
3
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
24
27.22
12.5%
4
Odell Beckham Jr.
WR
21
17.83
10.9%
Double Tap Kap
Points
% of total points 173
1
Keenan Allen
WR
39
17.95
22.5%
2
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
35
36.74
20.2%
3
Philip Rivers
QB
30
27.08
17.3%
4
Nick Chubb
RB
16
13.97
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Odell Beckham Jr. had a 49-yard touchdown pass for THE CIRCLE, contributing to a 78-76 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, after which THE CIRCLE became the proud owner of a 116-95 lead. Tyler Lockett had a 52-yard touchdown catch for THE CIRCLE, while Harrison Butker had a 50-yard field goal. Josh Gordon made the highlight reel for Double Tap Kap with a 24-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday night, but it was THE CIRCLE who grabbed the lead, 177-173. Ben Roethlisberger teamed up with Antonio Brown on multiple big plays for THE CIRCLE: a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 46-yard pass. Philip Rivers made the highlight reel for Double Tap Kap with a 46-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  THE CIRCLE   Double Tap Kap

StatSmack

Get on their level! THE CIRCLE have won eight straight matchups, while Double Tap Kap have dropped their last three.
THE CIRCLE don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Double Tap Kap (4 vs 2).
THE CIRCLE are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Double Tap Kap (1).
By position, THE CIRCLE have outscored Double Tap Kap at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
THE CIRCLE don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for THE CIRCLE had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Double Tap Kap (2).
There's not much good to say about Double Tap Kap this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

THE CIRCLE
Kudos to you, THE CIRCLE. Nice work assembling a lineup that earned 192 points this past week. We'll maintain this momentum as we step into our next challenge in Week 14.
Double Tap Kap
Fortunately, Double Tap Kap, this week's problem is fairly easy to spot. Starting Trey Burton in a tough fantasy matchup... let's do a little analysis before we officially submit our Week 14 lineup.