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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Nuk Nuk Jokes
5-8 163.35
152.1
 
VS
proj
Tigers
148.25 5-8
153.74

Nuk Nuk Jokes come back to hand Tigers fifth straight loss, 163.35-148.25

Nuk Nuk Jokes staged a comeback to earn a 163.35-148.25 victory to hand Tigers their fifth straight loss. Despite trailing 148.25-80.20 heading into Monday night, Nuk Nuk Jokes roared back behind Josh Allen (42.95 points) and the Pittsburgh Steelers defense (18). Cam Newton (69 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 48 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Henry Ruggs III (3 Rec, 84 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) did their part for Tigers in the loss. Nuk Nuk Jokes ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-8. Tigers will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Nuk Nuk Jokes   Tigers

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Taylor overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 33 points against his 17.94-point projection. During 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

Nuk Nuk Jokes
Points
% of total points 163.35
1
Josh Allen
QB
42.95
28.5
26.3%
2
Jonathan Taylor
RB
33
17.94
20.2%
3
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
18
19.31
11%
4
Devin Singletary
RB
16.6
10.56
10.2%
Tigers
Points
% of total points 148.25
1
Cam Newton
QB
31.05
29.32
20.9%
2
Henry Ruggs III
WR
20.8
13.55
14%
3
Julio Jones
WR
18.8
18.36
12.7%
4
T.J. Hockenson
TE
16.8
12.31
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with highlight-reel plays for both teams early Sunday, but it was Tigers who claimed the lead, 88.60-51.60. For Nuk Nuk Jokes, Jonathan Taylor had a 39-yard touchdown catch. Henry Ruggs III had a 46-yard touchdown catch for Tigers, while A.J. Brown had a 40-yard catch.
Monday
Josh Allen had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for Nuk Nuk Jokes during Monday Night Football, helping push the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Nuk Nuk Jokes   Tigers

StatSmack

Nuk Nuk Jokes must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (163.35) than their season average (153.63).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're Tigers. They've lost five in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Tigers need some help then, averaging just 135.07 versus Nuk Nuk Jokes's 153.63.
Even the machines think Nuk Nuk Jokes have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (160.3) than Tigers (140.08).
Tigers are like a set of bad ACLs. They've been blown out more times than Nuk Nuk Jokes (3 vs 2).
Nuk Nuk Jokes don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Tigers (0 vs 1).
By position, Nuk Nuk Jokes have outscored Tigers at QB, RB, K, and DEF this season.
Nuk Nuk Jokes was able to get the win even though they had more players on a bye this week (2) than Tigers (0).
Don't worry Tigers, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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