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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Michael Scott
7-6 102.87
154.7
 
VS
proj
Red Storm
101.6 5-8
153.83

Offensively challenged Michael Scott come back to beat Red Storm in 102.87-101.60 battle

Michael Scott rallied to earn a 102.87-101.60 victory over Red Storm despite posting only the fifth-highest point total in the league for the week. Despite trailing 101.60-85.57 heading into Monday night, Michael Scott charged back behind Zach Ertz, who caught 9 passes for 83 yards for 17.3 points. Todd Gurley II (29.5 points) and Jared Goff (16.6) were the leaders for Red Storm in defeat. This marks the first time this season Michael Scott have knocked off Red Storm, after falling 171.67-123.3 in their last matchup. Michael Scott (7-6) will look to build on their success against Ultimate Badasses, while Red Storm (5-8) match up against Brian McDougall in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Michael Scott   Red Storm

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Bengals, Lindsay scored 26.9 points this week. He scored 62.1% more than his 16.59-point projection and overachieved for the first time this season. Lindsay ranks #41 among all fantasy players this season and will face the 49ers next week.
Phillip Lindsay

Top Player Comparison

Michael Scott
Points
% of total points 102.87
1
Phillip Lindsay
RB
26.9
16.59
26.1%
2
Zach Ertz
TE
17.3
16.31
16.8%
3
Aaron Jones
RB
14.2
16.65
13.8%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
12.8
21.51
12.4%
Red Storm
Points
% of total points 101.6
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
29.5
24.93
29%
2
Jared Goff
QB
16.6
32.01
16.3%
3
The Denver Broncos defense
DEF
14
8.58
13.8%
4
Brandin Cooks
WR
10.2
16.54
10%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Drew Brees had a 30-yard touchdown pass for Michael Scott, helping to give the team a 17.67-4.80 lead.
Sunday Early
Phillip Lindsay had a 65-yard touchdown run for Michael Scott, who trailed 75.10-72.77 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  Michael Scott   Red Storm

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Red Storm need some help then, averaging just 138.92 versus Michael Scott's 157.28.
Even the computers think Michael Scott have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (148.23) than Red Storm (140.82).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Red Storm has left more points on the bench this season (631.66) than Michael Scott (572.33).
Red Storm are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Michael Scott (4 vs 2).
Michael Scott should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Red Storm (9 vs 5).
Michael Scott have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Red Storm (61 vs 50).
By position, Michael Scott have outscored Red Storm at WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Michael Scott has a higher average scoring margin (4) than Red Storm this season (-2).
The starters for Michael Scott had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Red Storm (0).
Hey Red Storm, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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