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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Whackers
8-5 146.8
155.95
 
VS
proj
Norman Nobodies
117.75 4-9
121.9

Whackers overcome starter's goose egg, defeat Norman Nobodies in 146.80-117.75 rout

Despite a goose egg from Tyler Lockett, Whackers were able to persevere and earn the win, cruising to a 146.80-117.75 victory over Norman Nobodies. Whackers got out to an early 20.70-point lead on Thursday. Norman Nobodies came back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by James Washington (21.1 points) and DJ Moore (20.95). Unphased, Whackers rallied later that night, as Deshaun Watson (37.2 points) put them back ahead once and for all. Whackers (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Norman Nobodies will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Whackers   Norman Nobodies

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 107 yards from scrimmage and scoring 2 touchdowns against the Vikings, Penny scored 26.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 8.8-point projection and was much higher than his 6.09-point season scoring average. Penny will face the Rams next week.
Rashaad Penny

Top Player Comparison

Whackers
Points
% of total points 146.8
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
37.2
26.02
25.3%
2
Robert Woods
WR
30.2
13.44
20.6%
3
Rashaad Penny
RB
26.7
8.8
18.2%
4
Alvin Kamara
RB
12.4
21.31
8.4%
Norman Nobodies
Points
% of total points 117.75
1
James Washington
WR
21.1
10.21
17.9%
2
DJ Moore
WR
20.95
16.69
17.8%
3
Joe Mixon
RB
17
11.5
14.4%
4
Kenny Stills
WR
15.1
7.83
12.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
James Washington had a 30-yard touchdown catch and a 44-yard catch for Norman Nobodies to contribute to a 92.25-40.80 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Robert Woods had a 48-yard catch for Whackers, who trailed 99.35-82.90 after the late action.
Sunday Night
Both teams had players with standout plays on Sunday night, but it was Whackers who grabbed the lead, 120.10-117.75. For Whackers, Deshaun Watson had a 35-yard touchdown pass. Kenny Stills made the highlight reel for Norman Nobodies with a 35-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Whackers   Norman Nobodies

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. Norman Nobodies need some help then, averaging just 122.97 versus Whackers's 145.94.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Whackers (8-5) have a better record than Norman Nobodies (4-9).
Even the machines think Whackers have better players. Their projected average points is higher (142.01) than Norman Nobodies (124.7).
You won't win many matchups if you leave points on the bench. Whackers has left fewer points on the bench this season (306.9) than Norman Nobodies (422.6).
Once Whackers put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Norman Nobodies (5 vs 1).
By position, Whackers have outscored Norman Nobodies at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
Whackers has a higher average scoring margin (9) than Norman Nobodies this season (-9).
The postseason awaits Whackers. They've clinched a playoff spot while Norman Nobodies are currently looking forward to next season.
Don't worry Norman Nobodies, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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