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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Leve-Gone Bell
7-6 100.88
100.82
 
VS
proj
Run CMC
98.22 4-9
112.13

Run CMC succumb to Leve-Gone Bell in 100.88-98.22 battle

Run CMC failed to meet expectations, as Leve-Gone Bell staged an impressive comeback to earn a 100.88-98.22 victory. Despite trailing 98.22-88.08 heading into Monday night, Leve-Gone Bell rallied behind Zach Ertz, who caught 9 passes for 83 yards for 12.8 points. Christian McCaffrey (106 Rush Yds, 55 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and the New Orleans Saints defense (13 Pts Allowed, 308 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) did their part for Run CMC in defeat. Leve-Gone Bell (7-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Run CMC will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Leve-Gone Bell   Run CMC

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Allen caught 14 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown as the Chargers beat the Steelers 33-30. In doing so, he put up 29.8 points and nearly doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Leve-Gone Bell this week. Next week, Allen will face the Bengals.
Keenan Allen

Top Player Comparison

Leve-Gone Bell
Points
% of total points 100.88
1
Keenan Allen
WR
29.8
15.94
29.5%
2
Baker Mayfield
QB
14.88
18.84
14.8%
3
Zach Ertz
TE
12.8
13.24
12.7%
4
Tyler Lockett
WR
12.7
10.23
12.6%
Run CMC
Points
% of total points 98.22
1
Christian McCaffrey
RB
26.6
21.9
27.1%
2
The New Orleans Saints defense
DEF
15
6.61
15.3%
3
Dalvin Cook
RB
14.6
12.53
14.9%
4
Josh Gordon
WR
13.3
11.04
13.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Christian McCaffrey had a 53-yard run for Run CMC, helping the team to a 53.92-33.88 lead.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, after which Run CMC had a 98.22-58.28 lead. For Leve-Gone Bell, Tyler Lockett had a 52-yard touchdown catch. Josh Gordon made the highlight reel for Run CMC with a 24-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Leve-Gone Bell   Run CMC

StatSmack

As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Leve-Gone Bell (7-6) have a better record than Run CMC (4-9).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Run CMC has left more points on the bench this season (653.26) than Leve-Gone Bell (597.48).
Run CMC are like tires on a highway full of nails. They've been blown out more times than Leve-Gone Bell (5 vs 2).
Leve-Gone Bell laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Run CMC (0).
Leve-Gone Bell have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Run CMC (2 vs 1).
Leve-Gone Bell should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Run CMC (7 vs 6).
By position, Leve-Gone Bell have outscored Run CMC at WR and TE this season.
The postseason awaits Leve-Gone Bell. They've clinched a playoff spot while Run CMC are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Run CMC, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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