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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
The Purple Dragons
7-6 191.59
168.84
 
VS
proj
Team Game
121.48 4-9
142.25

The Purple Dragons hand Team Game fifth consecutive loss in 191.59-121.48 rout

The Purple Dragons rolled to a 191.59-121.48 victory to hand Team Game their fifth consecutive loss. Team Game jumped out to a 35.10-point lead on Thursday behind standout efforts from Kenny Golladay (23.8 points) and Allen Robinson II (18.6). But it was all The Purple Dragons after that. They were led by the Kansas City Chiefs defense (9 Pts Allowed, 332 Yds Allowed, 3 Turnovers) and Alshon Jeffery (9 Rec, 137 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). The Purple Dragons improve to 7-6 on the season, while Team Game fall to 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  The Purple Dragons   Team Game

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 29 points against their 8.33-point projection. During a 40-9 win over the Raiders, they allowed only 9 points, surrendered 332 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Chiefs defense ranks #8 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Patriots next week.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

The Purple Dragons
Points
% of total points 191.59
1
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
29
8.33
15.1%
2
Alshon Jeffery
WR
24.2
11.15
12.6%
3
Dede Westbrook
WR
18.87
11.2
9.8%
4
David Montgomery
RB
17.3
9.55
9%
Team Game
Points
% of total points 121.48
1
Kenny Golladay
WR
23.8
9.41
19.6%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
18.6
12.63
15.3%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
16.9
12.08
13.9%
4
Amari Cooper
WR
12.5
14.18
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Kenny Golladay had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Team Game, helping Team Game to a 58.90-23.80 lead.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had a 30-yard touchdown catch for The Purple Dragons to contribute to a 164.59-120.48 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The Purple Dragons   Team Game

StatSmack

The Purple Dragons must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more points in this matchup (191.59) than their season average (166.97).
Team Game are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last five matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Team Game need some help then, averaging just 157.18 versus The Purple Dragons's 166.97.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. The Purple Dragons (7-6) have a better record than Team Game (4-9).
Even the machines think The Purple Dragons have better players. They have a higher projected points average (161.03) than Team Game (152.6).
Once The Purple Dragons put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Team Game (5 vs 3).
The Purple Dragons play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (1) than Team Game (2).
The Purple Dragons should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Team Game (7 vs 6).
By position, The Purple Dragons have outscored Team Game at QB, RB, K, and IDP this season.
The Purple Dragons has a higher average scoring margin (23) than Team Game this season (-6).
Time to rest the starters for The Purple Dragons. They've clinched a playoff spot while Team Game are currently on the outside looking in.
Hey Team Game, 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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