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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Buzzards
7-6 84.5
112.77
 
VS
proj
Bad Beats
77.62 5-8
104.74

Offensively challenged Buzzards defeat Bad Beats, 84.50-77.62

Despite posting only the 10th-highest point total in the league for the week, Buzzards earned an 84.50-77.62 victory over Bad Beats. Bad Beats nabbed a 10.72-point lead on Thursday, but Buzzards held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by Todd Gurley II (95 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 20 Rec Yds) and Keenan Allen (6 Rec, 68 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Patrick Mahomes (19.5 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (12) carried the flag for Bad Beats in the loss. This marks the second time this season Buzzards have knocked off Bad Beats, after winning 134.4-95.72 in their last matchup. Buzzards (7-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Bad Beats will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Buzzards   Bad Beats

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Gurley II racked up 115 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown as the Rams beat the Cardinals 34-7. In doing so, he put up 17.5 points and scored 48.3% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on Buzzards this week. Gurley II will battle the Seahawks in Week 14.
Todd Gurley II

Top Player Comparison

Buzzards
Points
% of total points 84.5
1
Todd Gurley II
RB
17.5
11.8
20.7%
2
Keenan Allen
WR
12.8
10.94
15.1%
3
Cooper Kupp
WR
12.5
12.09
14.8%
4
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
11
15.85
13%
Bad Beats
Points
% of total points 77.62
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
19.5
24.64
25.1%
2
The Chicago Bears defense
DEF
12
15.46
15.5%
3
Sterling Shepard
WR
10
8.35
12.9%
4
LeSean McCoy
RB
9
9.78
11.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with big-time plays for both teams on Thursday, after which Bad Beats had a 27.72-17.00 lead. For Buzzards, Jared Cook had a 40-yard catch. John Brown made the highlight reel for Bad Beats with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Early
Jimmy Garoppolo had a 33-yard touchdown pass for Buzzards, who trailed 42.92-38.50 after the early games.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time moments on Sunday afternoon, but after the smoke cleared, Buzzards had an 82.30-77.62 lead. For Buzzards, Keenan Allen had a 36-yard touchdown catch. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for Bad Beats with a 47-yard pass.

Points By Position

  Buzzards   Bad Beats

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Buzzards have a winning record vs Bad Beats this season despite scoring less against them on average (109.45) than their average (119).
Bad Beats are making their mark - in the loss column that is. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. Bad Beats need some help then, averaging just 107.81 versus Buzzards's 119.
Even the computers think Buzzards have better players. They have a higher projected points average (111.17) than Bad Beats (102.31).
Buzzards don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Bad Beats (0 vs 2).
Buzzards should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than Bad Beats (8 vs 7).
By position, Buzzards have outscored Bad Beats at RB, WR, TE, and DEF this season.
Buzzards has a higher average scoring margin (9) than Bad Beats this season (-1).
The starters for Buzzards had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Bad Beats (2).
The postseason awaits Buzzards. They've clinched a playoff spot while Bad Beats are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about Bad Beats this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Buzzards
Hey, we'll definitely take the win, Buzzards! Having said that, if we want to ramp our performance up to the next level, then here's one area where we can improve... our QB was clearly outmatched by the opposition. Patrick Mahomes went 15-of-29 for 175 yards and one touchdowns for Bad Beats, and all Jimmy Garoppolo could manage through the air was 165 passing yards. We need to bounce back with a big statement in Week 14!
Bad Beats
Unless Bad Beats wants to go full diva-mode, then "not getting enough opportunities" is definitely not an excuse this week. As a group, our pass-catching corps (four WR, one TE) combined to get a healthy 26 targets in Week 13. Chemistry and timing seem to be issues as that group recorded just 16 catches.