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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Valyrian Steelers
4-9 166.16
139.44
 
VS
proj
Underperformers Inc.
136.62 6-7
146.85

Valyrian Steelers beat predictions, earn win against Underperformers Inc. in 166.16-136.62 rout

Valyrian Steelers exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 166.16-136.62 victory over Underperformers Inc., who fell short of projections. Valyrian Steelers got out to a 30.06-point lead on Thursday behind Josh Allen (25.54 points) and the New Orleans Saints defense (16) and never gave it back. Aaron Rodgers (243 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 24 Rush Yds) and Derrick Henry (149 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 17 Rec Yds) were the leading performers for Underperformers Inc. in the loss. This marks the first time this season Valyrian Steelers have taken down Underperformers Inc., after falling 179.06-178.44 in their last matchup. Valyrian Steelers ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 4-9. Underperformers Inc. (6-7) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Valyrian Steelers   Underperformers Inc.

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While running for 129 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Panthers, Guice scored 27.7 points this week. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 7.6-point projection and was much higher than his 10.64-point season scoring average. Guice will face the Packers next week.
Derrius Guice

Top Player Comparison

Valyrian Steelers
Points
% of total points 166.16
1
Robert Woods
WR
30.2
13.44
18.2%
2
Derrius Guice
RB
27.7
7.6
16.7%
3
Josh Allen
QB
25.54
21.51
15.4%
4
Miles Sanders
RB
21.5
13.73
12.9%
Underperformers Inc.
Points
% of total points 136.62
1
Aaron Rodgers
QB
36.12
23.84
26.4%
2
Derrick Henry
RB
23.6
14.2
17.3%
3
Russell Gage
WR
16.2
9.19
11.9%
4
Travis Kelce
TE
14
16.77
10.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Josh Allen had a 25-yard touchdown pass for Valyrian Steelers, while John Brown had a 28-yard touchdown pass, helping Valyrian Steelers to a 54.26-24.20 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel plays early Sunday, after which Valyrian Steelers had a 122.56-96.82 lead. For Valyrian Steelers, Derrius Guice had a 60-yard run. Aaron Rodgers made the highlight reel for Underperformers Inc. with a 37-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, after which Valyrian Steelers boasted a 152.76-134.82 lead. For Valyrian Steelers, Robert Woods had a 48-yard catch. Travis Kelce made the highlight reel for Underperformers Inc. with a 47-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Valyrian Steelers   Underperformers Inc.

Game Notes

Valyrian Steelers won despite the fact that only five of their 11 starters exceeded their projected point totals.
Underperformers Inc. had only five of their 11 starters score higher than their projected points.
Valyrian Steelers put up more points than their season scoring average (136.53) while Underperformers Inc. fell short of theirs (141.64).
Valyrian Steelers put up more points than their projected total, while Underperformers Inc. failed to reach their projection.
The win concludes a four-match winless skid for Valyrian Steelers, while the loss breaks a two-game winning streak for Underperformers Inc..
In blowout games this year, Valyrian Steelers moves to (3-3), while Underperformers Inc. falls to (2-3).
In a losing effort, Aaron Rodgers recorded 36.12 points, the highest score for a quarterback this week.

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