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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Osaka Blues
10-3 149.7
118.39
 
VS
proj
Moon Rabbits
125.35 8-5
131.23

Osaka Blues beat projections, knock off Moon Rabbits in 149.70-125.35 rout

Osaka Blues exceeded expectations, rolling to a 149.70-125.35 victory over Moon Rabbits, who fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in this one, as Osaka Blues leapt out to a 31.40-point lead on Thursday behind outstanding efforts from Matt Ryan (21.7 points) and Ezekiel Elliott (20.7). Robert Woods (13 Rec, 172 Rec Yds) and Courtland Sutton (4 Rec, 74 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) carried the flag for Moon Rabbits in defeat. Osaka Blues (10-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Moon Rabbits (8-5) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Osaka Blues   Moon Rabbits

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Titans defense allowed 17 points, surrendered 391 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in a 31-17 win over the Colts. In doing so, they put up 20 points to more-than-triple their 5.61-point projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. In Week 14, the Titans will battle the Raiders.
The Tennessee Titans defense

Top Player Comparison

Osaka Blues
Points
% of total points 149.7
1
Derrick Henry
RB
23.6
14.2
15.8%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
21.7
22.14
14.5%
3
Ezekiel Elliott
RB
20.7
19.35
13.8%
4
The Tennessee Titans defense
DEF
20
5.61
13.4%
Moon Rabbits
Points
% of total points 125.35
1
Robert Woods
WR
30.2
13.44
24.1%
2
Courtland Sutton
WR
23.4
14.64
18.7%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
21.25
27.97
17%
4
John Brown
WR
11
13.33
8.8%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
John Brown had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Moon Rabbits for the team, who trailed 42.40-11.00 after the Thursday night game.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Osaka Blues who owned the lead, 149.70-125.35. For Osaka Blues, Austin Ekeler had a 30-yard touchdown catch. Robert Woods had a 48-yard catch for Moon Rabbits, while Courtland Sutton had a 26-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  Osaka Blues   Moon Rabbits

StatSmack

Osaka Blues must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this one (149.7) than their season average (120.28).
Osaka Blues don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Moon Rabbits (7 vs 4).
Osaka Blues see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Moon Rabbits (0).
Osaka Blues have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Moon Rabbits (2 vs 0).
Osaka Blues should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Moon Rabbits (6 vs 5).
By position, Osaka Blues have outscored Moon Rabbits at RB, TE, and DEF this season.
Osaka Blues has a higher average scoring margin (13) than Moon Rabbits this season (9).
There's not much good to say about Moon Rabbits this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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