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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Disco Stu
10-3 111
123.91
 
VS
proj
Emperor Pelicans
61 6-7
113.76

Disco Stu defeat Emperor Pelicans for sixth straight win, 111-61

Disco Stu extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought win over Emperor Pelicans, emerging victorious with a 111-61 victory. Disco Stu earned a 74-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Kenny Golladay (4 Rec, 158 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Dak Prescott (27) and never looked back. Lamar Jackson (25 points) and Josh Jacobs (11) led the way for Emperor Pelicans in the loss. This marks the second time this season Disco Stu have beaten Emperor Pelicans, after winning 167-116 in their last matchup. Disco Stu (10-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Emperor Pelicans (6-7) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Disco Stu   Emperor Pelicans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Bears in Week 13, Golladay caught 4 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 30 points and more-than-tripled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Disco Stu this week. In Week 14, Golladay and the Lions will battle the Vikings.
Kenny Golladay

Top Player Comparison

Disco Stu
Points
% of total points 111
1
Kenny Golladay
WR
30
8.52
27%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
27
24.84
24.3%
3
Wil Lutz
K
17
8.78
15.3%
4
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
10
8.28
9%
Emperor Pelicans
Points
% of total points 61
1
Lamar Jackson
QB
25
29.52
41%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
11
9.79
18%
3
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
10
7.88
16.4%
4
Jarvis Landry
WR
7
8.29
11.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Kenny Golladay had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Disco Stu, contributing to an 82-8 lead for the team.
Sunday Early
Lamar Jackson had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Emperor Pelicans, who trailed 111-43 after the early slate.

Points By Position

  Disco Stu   Emperor Pelicans

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Emperor Pelicans, Disco Stu averaged more points (139) than they usually score (125.08).
Disco Stu are on fire, with victories in six straight matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Emperor Pelicans need some help then, averaging just 117.38 versus Disco Stu's 125.08.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Disco Stu (10-3) have a better record than Emperor Pelicans (6-7).
Even the computers think Disco Stu have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (118.77) than Emperor Pelicans (105.34).
Disco Stu don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Emperor Pelicans (5 vs 3).
Disco Stu are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Emperor Pelicans (0 vs 2).
By position, Disco Stu have outscored Emperor Pelicans at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Disco Stu don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 20 points, highest in the league.
Hey Emperor Pelicans, 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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