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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Ryan's Team
5-8 115.76
100.82
 
VS
proj
Drunkin Soldiers
111.22 3-10
104.98

Ryan's Team hand Drunkin Soldiers ninth consecutive loss in 115.76-111.22 battle

Ryan's Team narrowly earned a 115.76-111.22 victory to hand Drunkin Soldiers their ninth straight loss. Ryan's Team led 115.76-111.22 heading into Monday night with one player left to play. They were fortunate to have the lead already, as didn't do much to pad their point total. Lamar Jackson (22.3 points) and the Tennessee Titans defense (20.32) carried the flag for Drunkin Soldiers in defeat. This marks the second time this season Ryan's Team have gotten the best of Drunkin Soldiers, after winning 93.12-90 in their last matchup. Ryan's Team (5-8) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Drunkin Soldiers will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Ryan's Team   Drunkin Soldiers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 159 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Eagles, Parker tallied 29.9 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 9.13-point projection and was much higher than his 19.5-point season scoring average. Parker ranks #59 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jets next week.
DeVante Parker

Top Player Comparison

Ryan's Team
Points
% of total points 115.76
1
DeVante Parker
WR
29.9
9.13
25.8%
2
Devin Singletary
RB
16.1
9.84
13.9%
3
Ryan Tannehill
QB
14.78
16.5
12.8%
4
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
13.7
16.39
11.8%
Drunkin Soldiers
Points
% of total points 111.22
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
22.3
25.46
20.1%
2
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
20.32
8.38
18.3%
3
Robert Woods
WR
18.2
8.81
16.4%
4
Josh Jacobs
RB
10.4
10.68
9.4%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Devin Singletary had a 28-yard touchdown catch for Ryan's Team, helping the team to a 34.60-6.30 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Ryan's Team boasted a 102.96-82.62 lead. DeVante Parker had a 43-yard touchdown catch and a 42-yard catch for Ryan's Team, while Ryan Tannehill had a 40-yard touchdown pass. Lamar Jackson made the highlight reel for Drunkin Soldiers with a 20-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Ryan's Team who emerged with the lead, 115.76-111.22. For Ryan's Team, Keenan Allen had a 36-yard touchdown catch. Robert Woods made the highlight reel for Drunkin Soldiers with a 48-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Ryan's Team   Drunkin Soldiers

Game Notes

Half of the starters on Ryan's Team exceeded their projected point totals.
Drunkin Soldiers had only four of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
Ryan's Team won despite starting Adam Thielen, who scored zero points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
Ryan's Team ranked 2nd in the league in scoring this week, while Drunkin Soldiers put up the 3rd-best score.
The matchup's 4.54-point margin was the second-closest in the league this week.
Ryan's Team moves to (2-1) in close games this season, while Drunkin Soldiers falls to (0-3).
For Drunkin Soldiers, Lamar Jackson (22.3 points) registered the fifth-highest score for a signal-caller this week.

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