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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
BRADY TO GRONK
4-9 195.57
164.7
 
VS
proj
Underachievers
147.8 6-7
166.29

BRADY TO GRONK knock off Underachievers, 195.57-147.80

BRADY TO GRONK outperformed expectations, earning a 195.57-147.80 victory over Underachievers, who fell short of projections. BRADY TO GRONK leapt out to a 69.72-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive showings from Justin Jefferson (27.55 points) and James Robinson (27.3) and never looked back. Josh Allen (375 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) and Aaron Jones (130 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 18 Rec Yds) did everything they could for Underachievers in the loss. This marks the first time this season BRADY TO GRONK have taken down Underachievers, after falling 198.24-167.2 in their last matchup. BRADY TO GRONK ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 4-9. Underachievers (6-7) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  BRADY TO GRONK   Underachievers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Patriots defense overachieved for the fifth time this season, scoring 45.5 points against their 11.09-point projection. During a 45-0 win over the Chargers, they didn't allow any points, surrendered 258 yards, and intercepted 2 passes. The Patriots defense ranks #7 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Rams next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

BRADY TO GRONK
Points
% of total points 195.57
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
45.5
11.09
23.3%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
27.55
17.43
14.1%
3
James Robinson
RB
27.3
21.86
14%
4
Wayne Gallman Jr.
RB
17.5
15.42
8.9%
Underachievers
Points
% of total points 147.8
1
Josh Allen
QB
31.6
21.25
21.4%
2
Aaron Jones
RB
27.55
19.79
18.6%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
16.55
11.41
11.2%
4
Mike Glennon
QB
14.85
15.03
10%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, but it was BRADY TO GRONK who claimed the lead, 118.47-48.75. For BRADY TO GRONK, Justin Jefferson had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch. Mike Glennon made the highlight reel for Underachievers with a 28-yard touchdown pass.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, after which BRADY TO GRONK owned a 184.97-99.65 lead. For BRADY TO GRONK, Wayne Gallman Jr. had a 60-yard run. Aaron Jones had a 77-yard touchdown run for Underachievers, while Robert Tonyan had a 25-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Josh Allen had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Underachievers.

Points By Position

  BRADY TO GRONK   Underachievers

StatSmack

You can't win if you don't play. BRADY TO GRONK has left fewer points on the bench this season (610.26) than Underachievers (779.91).
Once BRADY TO GRONK put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Underachievers (1 vs 0).
BRADY TO GRONK see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (3) than Underachievers (1).
BRADY TO GRONK have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Underachievers (1 vs 0).
BRADY TO GRONK should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Underachievers (7 vs 2).
By position, BRADY TO GRONK have outscored Underachievers at RB and DEF this season.
There's not much good to say about Underachievers this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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