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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Taco Corp
8-5 136.77
124.99
 
VS
proj
Limpdicks
117.33 5-8
104.99

Taco Corp top Limpdicks for fourth straight win, 136.77-117.33

Taco Corp extended their win streak to four games with a hard-fought win over Limpdicks, coming out on top with a 136.77-117.33 victory. Limpdicks nabbed a 19.80-point lead on Thursday, but Taco Corp held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by DeVante Parker (7 Rec, 159 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Ezekiel Elliott (71 Rush Yds, 66 Rec Yds). Cole Beasley (6 Rec, 110 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Sam Darnold (239 Pass Yds) carried the flag for Limpdicks in the loss. This marks the second time this season Taco Corp have taken down Limpdicks, after winning 127.26-116.27 in their last matchup. Taco Corp (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Limpdicks will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Taco Corp   Limpdicks

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 7 passes for 159 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Eagles, Parker put up 31.4 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 11.42-point projection and was much higher than his 17.48-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

Taco Corp
Points
% of total points 136.77
1
DeVante Parker
WR
31.4
11.42
23%
2
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
17.2
17.78
12.6%
3
Jameis Winston
QB
15.97
24.59
11.7%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
15.5
10.07
11.3%
Limpdicks
Points
% of total points 117.33
1
Cole Beasley
WR
20
8.17
17%
2
Sam Darnold
QB
17.46
23.95
14.9%
3
DJ Moore
WR
17.37
13.47
14.8%
4
Wil Lutz
K
17
8.76
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Cole Beasley had a 25-yard touchdown catch for Limpdicks, helping give Limpdicks a 37.00-17.20 lead.
Sunday Early
DeVante Parker had a 43-yard touchdown catch and a 42-yard catch for Taco Corp to contribute to a 136.77-101.63 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Taco Corp   Limpdicks

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Limpdicks, Taco Corp averaged more points (132.02) than they usually score (123.16).
Taco Corp are on a roll, winning four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Limpdicks need some help then, averaging just 107.09 versus Taco Corp's 123.16.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Taco Corp (8-5) have a better record than Limpdicks (5-8).
Even the machines think Taco Corp have better players. They have a higher projected points average (122.85) than Limpdicks (108.8).
Once Taco Corp put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Limpdicks (5 vs 2).
Taco Corp are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (0) than Limpdicks (1).
Taco Corp don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Limpdicks (0 vs 1).
Taco Corp should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Limpdicks (6 vs 5).
By position, Taco Corp have outscored Limpdicks at QB, RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Taco Corp has a higher average scoring margin (3) than Limpdicks this season (-6).
The starters for Taco Corp had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for Limpdicks (1).
The postseason awaits Taco Corp. They've clinched a playoff spot while Limpdicks are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Limpdicks this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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