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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Huss Monkeys
11-2 180.6
178.81
 
VS
proj
L-Diggity
177.2 10-3
182.84

Huss Monkeys come back to beat L-Diggity for sixth straight win in 180.6-177.2 battle

Huss Monkeys extended their win streak to six games with a come-from-behind win over L-Diggity, coming back for a 180.6-177.2 victory. Trailing 177.2-162.7 heading into Monday night, Huss Monkeys made a run behind Chris Carson (17.9 points). Dak Prescott (76 points) and Miles Sanders (21.5) did their part for L-Diggity in the loss. This marks the second time this season Huss Monkeys have taken down L-Diggity, after winning 186.1-185.9 in their last matchup. Huss Monkeys (11-2) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while L-Diggity (10-3) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Huss Monkeys   L-Diggity

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Steelers defense overachieved for the third time this season, scoring 21 points against their 12.39-point projection. During a 20-13 win over the Browns, they allowed only 13 points, surrendered 279 yards, and forced 2 turnovers. The Steelers defense ranks #65 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Cardinals next week.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Huss Monkeys
Points
% of total points 180.6
1
Matt Ryan
QB
65.3
63.15
36.2%
2
Davante Adams
WR
24.4
18.45
13.5%
3
Julian Edelman
WR
21.9
21.55
12.1%
4
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
21
12.39
11.6%
L-Diggity
Points
% of total points 177.2
1
Dak Prescott
QB
76
60.37
42.9%
2
Miles Sanders
RB
21.5
13.73
12.1%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.2
28.74
9.7%
4
Darren Waller
TE
17
11.79
9.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
John Brown had a 28-yard touchdown pass for L-Diggity, contributing to a 91.4-65.3 lead for L-Diggity.
Sunday Late
Harrison Butker had a 50-yard field goal for Huss Monkeys, who trailed 177.2-140.8 after the late games.
Sunday Night
Julian Edelman had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard catch for Huss Monkeys, who trailed 177.2-162.7 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  Huss Monkeys   L-Diggity

Game Notes

Huss Monkeys had six of their nine starters score higher than their projected point totals.
L-Diggity had only four of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams failed to reach their season scoring average.
Huss Monkeys put up more points than their projected total, while L-Diggity fell short of their projection.
The matchup's 3.4-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
The loss concludes a streak of three straight wins for L-Diggity.
In close games this year, Huss Monkeys moves to (4-0), while L-Diggity falls to (1-2).
For L-Diggity, Dak Prescott recorded 76 points, the highest score in the league this week.

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