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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Big Mikes Asskickers
8-5 161.7
198.86
 
VS
proj
Mean Machine
135.2 7-6
158.73

Big Mikes Asskickers come up short of predictions, still manage to beat Mean Machine, 161.7-135.2

Both teams were unable to bring their A game, coming up short of their projected point totals, but Big Mikes Asskickers did enough to knock off Mean Machine. Predicted to win 198.9-158.7, Big Mikes Asskickers emerged victorious with a 161.7-135.2 victory over Mean Machine. Big Mikes Asskickers never trailed in this one after grabbing a 9.2-point lead on Thursday behind Kenny Golladay (32.8 points). Kirk Cousins (276 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) and Allen Robinson II (8 Rec, 86 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for Mean Machine in the loss. This marks the second time this season Big Mikes Asskickers have gotten the best of Mean Machine, after winning 181.6-149.6 in their last matchup. Big Mikes Asskickers (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs, while Mean Machine (7-6) will attempt to bounce back and make a run of their own in the postseason.

Matchup Timeline

  Big Mikes Asskickers   Mean Machine

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Against the Bears in Week 13, Golladay caught 4 passes for 158 yards and a touchdown. In doing so, he put up 32.8 points and more-than-doubled his scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Big Mikes Asskickers this week. Next week, Golladay will battle the Vikings.
Kenny Golladay

Top Player Comparison

Big Mikes Asskickers
Points
% of total points 161.7
1
Carson Wentz
QB
46.4
39.93
28.7%
2
Kenny Golladay
WR
32.8
12.51
20.3%
3
The Carolina Panthers defense
DEF
24.1
35.45
14.9%
4
Christian McCaffrey
RB
17.7
32.57
10.9%
Mean Machine
Points
% of total points 135.2
1
Kirk Cousins
QB
40
39.24
29.6%
2
Allen Robinson II
WR
23.6
16.08
17.5%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
17.7
13.07
13.1%
4
Saquon Barkley
RB
17
23.32
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Kenny Golladay had a 75-yard touchdown catch for Big Mikes Asskickers, helping to stake the team to a 32.8-23.6 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which Big Mikes Asskickers owned a 136.3-75.1 lead. For Big Mikes Asskickers, Josh Lambo had a 53-yard field goal. Deebo Samuel made the highlight reel for Mean Machine with a 33-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Austin Ekeler had a 30-yard touchdown catch for Mean Machine, who trailed 153.3-95.2 after the late action.
Monday
Kirk Cousins had a 58-yard touchdown pass for Mean Machine.

Points By Position

  Big Mikes Asskickers   Mean Machine

StatSmack

They're not even trying that hard. Big Mikes Asskickers have a winning record vs Mean Machine this season despite scoring less against them on average (171.65) than their average (187.53).
We heard scoring helps you win. Big Mikes Asskickers are doing a better job of that, averaging 187.53 versus Mean Machine's 160.91.
Even the computers think Big Mikes Asskickers have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (186.82) than Mean Machine (166.13).
In dire times, at least Big Mikes Asskickers keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Mean Machine (1 vs 3).
By position, Big Mikes Asskickers have outscored Mean Machine at RB and WR this season.
Big Mikes Asskickers don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 24 points, second-highest in the league.
Hey Mean Machine, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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