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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
A Darnold Good Time
8-5 124.46
118.96
 
VS
proj
Judge Jeudy
102.24 5-8
122.14

Judge Jeudy come up short of predictions, lose to A Darnold Good Time in 124.46-102.24 rout

There's no way around it, Judge Jeudy didn't do their job, at least compared to projections, as A Darnold Good Time rolled to a 124.46-102.24 victory. It didn't take long to learn who would be the frontrunner in this one, as A Darnold Good Time earned a 42.36-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 35.34 points from Jamison Crowder (5 Rec, 47 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Tua Tagovailoa (296 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD). Jared Goff (351 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) and Ben Roethlisberger (305 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs) were the leaders for Judge Jeudy in defeat. This marks the second time this season A Darnold Good Time have beaten Judge Jeudy, after winning 171.6-154.82 in their last matchup. A Darnold Good Time (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Judge Jeudy will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  A Darnold Good Time   Judge Jeudy

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Saints defense (16 Pts Allowed, 332 Yds Allowed, 1 Turnovers) scored 6 points in a 21-16 win over the Falcons in Week 13. Their scoring output was right around their 6.23-point projection. The Saints defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Eagles next week.
The New Orleans Saints defense

Top Player Comparison

A Darnold Good Time
Points
% of total points 124.46
1
Aaron Jones
RB
22.3
14.78
17.9%
2
Jamison Crowder
WR
19.2
10.45
15.4%
3
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
18
10.22
14.5%
4
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
16.14
15.98
13%
Judge Jeudy
Points
% of total points 102.24
1
Jared Goff
QB
24.14
19.51
23.6%
2
Ben Roethlisberger
QB
19.2
19.87
18.8%
3
Chris Carson
RB
18.5
14.25
18.1%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
14.7
7.97
14.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Late
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was A Darnold Good Time who took the lead, 104.46-63.34. Aaron Jones had a 77-yard touchdown run for A Darnold Good Time, while Robert Tonyan had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Chris Carson made the highlight reel for Judge Jeudy with a 28-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Night
Melvin Gordon III had a 65-yard run for Judge Jeudy, who trailed 104.46-79.04 after Sunday Night Football.
Monday
There were players with highlight-reel moments for both teams on Monday night. For A Darnold Good Time, Brandon Aiyuk had a 49-yard catch. Ben Roethlisberger made the highlight reel for Judge Jeudy with a 50-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  A Darnold Good Time   Judge Jeudy

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Judge Jeudy, A Darnold Good Time averaged more points (148.03) than they usually score (127.39).
We heard scoring helps you win. A Darnold Good Time are doing a better job of that, averaging 127.39 versus Judge Jeudy's 106.84.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. A Darnold Good Time (8-5) have a better record than Judge Jeudy (5-8).
Even the machines think A Darnold Good Time have better players. They have a higher projected points average (129.9) than Judge Jeudy (120.89).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Judge Jeudy has left more points on the bench this season (544.56) than A Darnold Good Time (395.42).
A Darnold Good Time don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Judge Jeudy (4 vs 0).
A Darnold Good Time should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Judge Jeudy (6 vs 4).
By position, A Darnold Good Time have outscored Judge Jeudy at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
A Darnold Good Time has a higher average scoring margin (2) than Judge Jeudy this season (-16).
A Darnold Good Time are in the playoffs. Judge Jeudy are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Judge Jeudy, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

A Darnold Good Time
Well done, A Darnold Good Time. Assembling a lineup that logged 124.46 points this past matchup. Let's tip our cap to the GM of Judge Jeudy, take this W in stride, and continue marching forward to the welcome everyone league championship.
Judge Jeudy
Unless Judge Jeudy wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not seeing enough chances" doesn't fly as an excuse this week. As a group, our pass-catching corps (three WR, one TE) were targeted a respectable 24 times in Week 13. Chemistry and timing appear to be issues as that group notched only 13 receptions.