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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Blue Crabs
8-5 122.4
89.51
 
VS
proj
Project Mayhem
108.16 7-6
87.32

Blue Crabs earn win over Project Mayhem, 122.40-108.16

Both teams outperformed projections, but it was Blue Crabs who came out on top, securing a 122.40-108.16 victory over Project Mayhem. Project Mayhem earned a 5.74-point lead on Thursday, but Blue Crabs held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II, who racked up 165 yards from scrimmage and ran for 2 touchdowns for 31.5 points, and Travis Kelce, who caught 12 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns (29.8 points). Antonio Brown (24.4 points) and Ka'imi Fairbairn (21) were the leaders for Project Mayhem in the loss. Blue Crabs (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Project Mayhem (7-6) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Blue Crabs   Project Mayhem

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 12 passes for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Raiders, Kelce scored 29.8 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 10.63-point projection and was much higher than his 13.48-point season scoring average. Kelce ranks #29 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Ravens next week.
Travis Kelce

Top Player Comparison

Blue Crabs
Points
% of total points 122.4
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
31.5
21.86
25.7%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
29.8
10.63
24.3%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
21.1
14.43
17.2%
4
Robert Woods
WR
13.8
11.67
11.3%
Project Mayhem
Points
% of total points 108.16
1
Antonio Brown
WR
24.4
13.87
22.6%
2
Ka'imi Fairbairn
K
21
9.16
19.4%
3
James Conner
RB
19.4
15.19
17.9%
4
Davante Adams
WR
15.3
12.66
14.1%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Drew Brees had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Project Mayhem, helping to stake Project Mayhem to a 5.74-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Ka'imi Fairbairn had a 53-yard field goal for Project Mayhem, contributing to a 64.36-51.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 52-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard pass for Blue Crabs, contributing to a 122.40-64.36 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Antonio Brown had a 28-yard touchdown catch and a 46-yard catch for Project Mayhem, who trailed 122.40-108.16 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  Blue Crabs   Project Mayhem

Game Notes

Five of the eight starting players on Blue Crabs exceeded their projected point totals.
Project Mayhem lost despite five of their eight starters exceeding their points projection.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
This matchup included the two highest-scoring teams of the week.
The win ends a streak of two consecutive losses for Blue Crabs.
Not only did Blue Crabs get the win, but they also covered the 2.19-point forecasted margin of victory.
Despite the loss, Antonio Brown recorded 24.4 points, the second-best score for a wide receiver this week.

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