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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
The Replacements
7-6 148.26
121.49
 
VS
proj
Truther Bust
112.64 5-8
125.56

The Replacements beat expectations, earn win against Truther Bust in 148.26-112.64 rout

The Replacements exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 148.26-112.64 victory over Truther Bust, who fell short of projections. Truther Bust earned a 16.14-point lead on Thursday, but it was all The Replacements after that. They were led by James White, who racked up 177 yards from scrimmage and caught 2 touchdown passes for 38.7 points, and Miles Sanders, who racked up 105 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass (20.5 points). Derrius Guice (30.7 points) and Josh Allen (29.54) carried the flag for Truther Bust in defeat. This marks the second time this season The Replacements have knocked off Truther Bust, after winning 125.1-112.08 in their last matchup. The Replacements ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 7-6. Truther Bust will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  The Replacements   Truther Bust

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

White racked up 177 yards from scrimmage and caught 2 touchdown passes as the Patriots lost to the Texans 28-22. In doing so, he put up 38.7 points and more-than-tripled his scoring projection, the third-highest percent increase of any RB in the league this season. White will battle the Chiefs in Week 14.
James White

Top Player Comparison

The Replacements
Points
% of total points 148.26
1
James White
RB
38.7
10.87
26.1%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
20.5
14.97
13.8%
3
DJ Moore
WR
19.2
15.68
13%
4
The Los Angeles Rams defense
DEF
18
9.88
12.1%
Truther Bust
Points
% of total points 112.64
1
Derrius Guice
RB
30.7
8.2
27.3%
2
Josh Allen
QB
29.54
22.68
26.2%
3
Dede Westbrook
WR
17
11.03
15.1%
4
Le'Veon Bell
RB
10.7
18.6
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Thursday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Truther Bust owned a 41.04-24.90 lead. For The Replacements, Jared Cook had a 40-yard catch. Josh Allen made the highlight reel for Truther Bust with a 25-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Derrius Guice had a 60-yard run for Truther Bust to contribute to a 110.64-90.56 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  The Replacements   Truther Bust

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Truther Bust, The Replacements averaged more points (136.68) than they usually score (123.38).
We heard scoring helps you win. The Replacements are doing a better job of that, averaging 123.38 versus Truther Bust's 117.35.
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Truther Bust has left more points on the bench this season (457.84) than The Replacements (285.08).
Once The Replacements put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Truther Bust (3 vs 1).
The Replacements see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (4) than Truther Bust (1).
The Replacements should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Truther Bust (8 vs 2).
The Replacements have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than Truther Bust (66 vs 50).
By position, The Replacements have outscored Truther Bust at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Truther Bust this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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