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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Pharaohs
5-8 120
126.22
 
VS
proj
Cleveland Browns
117 4-9
152.54

Cleveland Browns come up short of projections, lose to Pharaohs in 120-117 battle

There's no easy way to put it, Cleveland Browns didn't do their job, at least based on projections, as Pharaohs eked out a 120-117 victory. Cleveland Browns made a run at it on Monday night, but they came up short. Pharaohs led 112-112 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 5 points from Chase Claypool on Monday night for Cleveland Browns. Ryan Tannehill (50 points) and Rashard Higgins (21) were the top scorers for Pharaohs in the win. This marks the second time this season Pharaohs have knocked off Cleveland Browns, after winning 159-90 in their last matchup. Pharaohs ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-8. Cleveland Browns will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Pharaohs   Cleveland Browns

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Higgins (6 Rec, 95 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 21 points against the Titans in Week 13. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 6.32-point projection and was much higher than his 6.83-point season scoring average. Higgins will face the Ravens next week.
Rashard Higgins

Top Player Comparison

Pharaohs
Points
% of total points 120
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
50
32.8
41.7%
2
Rashard Higgins
WR
21
6.32
17.5%
3
Alvin Kamara
RB
16
13.79
13.3%
4
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
14
22.87
11.7%
Cleveland Browns
Points
% of total points 117
1
The Green Bay Packers defense
DEF
30
22.37
25.6%
2
James Robinson
RB
22
16.68
18.8%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
22
42.17
18.8%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
19
17.71
16.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for Pharaohs, contributing to an 87-34 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 28-yard touchdown pass for Cleveland Browns, who trailed 112-105 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Pharaohs   Cleveland Browns

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two matchup wins against Cleveland Browns, Pharaohs averaged more points (139.5) than they usually score (129.08).
Pharaohs don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Cleveland Browns (3 vs 1).
Pharaohs laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Cleveland Browns (1).
Pharaohs are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Cleveland Browns (0 vs 2).
By position, Pharaohs have outscored Cleveland Browns at RB, K, and DEF this season.
The starters for Pharaohs had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Cleveland Browns (1).
Don't worry Cleveland Browns, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Coach Talk

Pharaohs
Hey, creating mismatches is the key to football, right? Thanks to a solid showing by Ryan Tannehill, we doubled up Cleveland Browns at the quarterback position this past week (50 points to 22). Tannehill went 29-for-45 for 389 yards, three TDs, and an INT in a 41-35 loss to the Browns.
Cleveland Browns
Fortunately, Cleveland Browns, this week's problem isn't exactly a brain teaser. Choosing to start Zane Gonzalez in a fantasy matchup where every point mattered... let's try to play with a full deck of cards next time?