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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
#GoatPicks
6-7 124.6
119.05
 
VS
proj
The MRI Machine
109.16 4-9
90.66

The MRI Machine outperform predictions but lose to #GoatPicks, 124.60-109.16

The MRI Machine beat their projected point total, but it wasn't enough to change the result as #GoatPicks staged a comeback for a 124.60-109.16 win. Trailing 80.76-74.90 heading into Monday night, #GoatPicks came storming back behind Josh Allen (375 Pass Yds, 4 Pass TDs, 11 Rush Yds) and Stefon Diggs (10 Rec, 92 Rec Yds). Baker Mayfield (31.96 points) and Michael Gallup (18.1) were the leaders for The MRI Machine in defeat. This marks the second time this season #GoatPicks have knocked off The MRI Machine, after winning 171.2-74.56 in their last matchup. #GoatPicks ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-7. The MRI Machine will also be home for the playoffs, finishing at 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  #GoatPicks   The MRI Machine

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the 49ers in Week 13, Allen passed for 375 yards and 4 touchdowns and ran for 11 yards. In doing so, he put up 33.1 points and scored 65.7% higher than his scoring projection, the highest percentage of any player on #GoatPicks this week. Allen will face the Steelers in Week 14.
Josh Allen

Top Player Comparison

#GoatPicks
Points
% of total points 124.6
1
Josh Allen
QB
33.1
19.98
26.6%
2
David Montgomery
RB
25.1
12.2
20.1%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
16.3
15.16
13.1%
4
Stefon Diggs
WR
14.2
14.29
11.4%
The MRI Machine
Points
% of total points 109.16
1
Baker Mayfield
QB
31.96
17.6
29.3%
2
Michael Gallup
WR
18.1
7.56
16.6%
3
Robert Woods
WR
13.5
14.7
12.4%
4
Nyheim Hines
RB
10.7
9.34
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Baker Mayfield had a 75-yard touchdown pass for The MRI Machine, contributing to a 60.06-50.40 lead for the team.
Monday
Josh Allen had a 28-yard touchdown pass and a 23-yard touchdown pass for #GoatPicks on Monday night, helping lead the team to the win.

Points By Position

  #GoatPicks   The MRI Machine

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against The MRI Machine, #GoatPicks averaged more points (147.9) than they usually score (122.26).
We heard scoring helps you win. The MRI Machine need some help then, averaging just 98.95 versus #GoatPicks's 122.26.
Even the computers think #GoatPicks have better players. Their projected average points is higher (121.37) than The MRI Machine (103.95).
Once #GoatPicks put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than The MRI Machine (2 vs 1).
#GoatPicks should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than The MRI Machine (8 vs 4).
By position, #GoatPicks have outscored The MRI Machine at QB, RB, WR, and TE this season.
The starters for #GoatPicks had more big plays in their NFL games this week (2) than the starters for The MRI Machine (1).
Don't worry The MRI Machine, 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

#GoatPicks
Heckuva job shrugging off that two-game winless streak, #GoatPicks! Every fantasy GM is met with adversity somewhere along the way... continue to keep your eyes out for what challenges lie ahead.
The MRI Machine
When it's all said and done, only one manager's actually gonna win this thing... you may as well consider this year to be a learning experience and begin strategizing for next season, eh? Keep pushing forward, The MRI Machine!