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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
BLACK RAIDERS
8-5 124
141.36
 
VS
proj
Pepper Pike Vikings
105 7-6
125.94

BLACK RAIDERS come up short of expectations, come back to top Pepper Pike Vikings, 124-105

Both teams failed to bring their A game, but BLACK RAIDERS did enough to knock off Pepper Pike Vikings, rallying for a 124-105 victory. After trailing 88-100 heading into Monday night, BLACK RAIDERS charged back behind the Buffalo Bills defense, who allowed 24 points, surrendered 402 yards, and intercepted 2 passes for 10 points, and Tyler Bass, who made both of his FG attempts (9 points). Deshaun Watson (29 points) and Jamison Crowder (21) did everything they could for Pepper Pike Vikings in defeat. This marks the second time this season BLACK RAIDERS have beaten Pepper Pike Vikings, after winning 195-130 in their last matchup. BLACK RAIDERS (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Pepper Pike Vikings will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 7-6.

Matchup Timeline

  BLACK RAIDERS   Pepper Pike Vikings

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taylor overachieved for the sixth time this season, scoring 22 points against his 11.08-point projection. In a 26-20 win over the Texans, he racked up 135 yards from scrimmage and caught a touchdown pass. Taylor ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Jonathan Taylor

Top Player Comparison

BLACK RAIDERS
Points
% of total points 124
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
27
17.09
21.8%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
25
32.73
20.2%
3
Jonathan Taylor
RB
22
11.08
17.7%
4
DK Metcalf
WR
13
19.23
10.5%
Pepper Pike Vikings
Points
% of total points 105
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
29
34.43
27.6%
2
Jamison Crowder
WR
21
12.4
20%
3
Amari Cooper
WR
16
10.76
15.2%
4
Jason Sanders
K
10
7.18
9.5%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with big-time moments for both teams early Sunday, but it was BLACK RAIDERS who emerged with the lead, 75-74. Justin Jefferson had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch for BLACK RAIDERS, while Jonathan Taylor had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Deshaun Watson made the highlight reel for Pepper Pike Vikings with a 64-yard pass.

Points By Position

  BLACK RAIDERS   Pepper Pike Vikings

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Pepper Pike Vikings, BLACK RAIDERS averaged more points (159.5) than they usually score (136.38).
Even the computers think BLACK RAIDERS have a better lineup. Their projected average points is higher (142.21) than Pepper Pike Vikings (131.13).
BLACK RAIDERS have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Pepper Pike Vikings (3 vs 1).
Pepper Pike Vikings have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than BLACK RAIDERS (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, BLACK RAIDERS have outscored Pepper Pike Vikings at RB, WR, and K this season.
The starters for BLACK RAIDERS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Pepper Pike Vikings (1).
The postseason awaits BLACK RAIDERS. They've clinched a playoff spot while Pepper Pike Vikings are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Pepper Pike Vikings, 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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