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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Alans vikings
5-8 127.04
102.31
 
VS
proj
Michael's Team
82 7-6
111.49

Alans vikings hand Michael's Team fourth straight loss in 127.04-82.00 rout

Alans vikings cruised to a 127.04-82.00 victory to hand Michael's Team their fourth consecutive loss. Alans vikings got out to a 17.3-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Mike Gesicki (16.4 points) and Joe Mixon (15) and never relinquished it. Russell Wilson (17.9 points) and Mike Williams (14.2) did everything they could for Michael's Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season Alans vikings have knocked off Michael's Team, after winning 146.48-81.2 in their last matchup. Alans vikings (5-8) will look to rack up another W against Matt's Team, while Michael's Team (7-6) attempt to right the ship against Marc's Team.

Matchup Timeline

  Alans vikings   Michael's Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gesicki scored 16.4 points in a 37-31 win over the Eagles to more-than-double his 6.65-point projection. He caught 5 passes for 79 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on Alans vikings this week. Next week, Gesicki will go up against the Jets.
Mike Gesicki

Top Player Comparison

Alans vikings
Points
% of total points 127.04
1
Robert Woods
WR
23.7
11
18.7%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
18.04
19.81
14.2%
3
Todd Gurley II
RB
18
13.33
14.2%
4
Mike Gesicki
TE
16.4
6.65
12.9%
Michael's Team
Points
% of total points 82
1
Russell Wilson
QB
17.9
22.18
21.8%
2
Mike Williams
WR
14.2
9.34
17.3%
3
Saquon Barkley
RB
13
17.24
15.9%
4
Dalvin Cook
RB
11.9
19.63
14.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
Both teams had several players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Alans vikings had a 101.80-47.20 lead. Robert Woods had a 48-yard catch for Alans vikings, while Austin Ekeler had a 30-yard touchdown catch. Meanwhile, Mike Williams had a 52-yard catch for Michael's Team, while Travis Kelce had a 47-yard catch.
Monday
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Monday night. For Alans vikings, Kirk Cousins had a 58-yard touchdown pass. Russell Wilson made the highlight reel for Michael's Team with a 60-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Alans vikings   Michael's Team

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two matchup wins against Michael's Team, Alans vikings averaged more points (136.76) than they usually score (103.04).
Michael's Team would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost four in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Michael's Team need some help then, averaging just 97.01 versus Alans vikings's 103.04.
You won't win many matchups if you don't play. Alans vikings has left fewer points on the bench this season (568.48) than Michael's Team (791.68).
Once Alans vikings put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Michael's Team (5 vs 3).
Alans vikings have had more fantasy starters beat their projected score than Michael's Team (53 vs 38).
By position, Alans vikings have outscored Michael's Team at WR, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Alans vikings had more big plays in their NFL games this week (4) than the starters for Michael's Team (3).
There's not much good to say about Michael's Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Alans vikings
Putting together a lineup that netted over 127 points this past week... we took care of business and did what had to be done. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Michael's Team, take this win in stride, and continue pushing forward to a fantasy title.
Michael's Team
The problem this week isn't exactly rocket science, Michael's Team. Starting Stephen Gostkowski in a tough fantasy matchup... let's try to move forward with a full deck of cards next time.