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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Pearl HS
5-8 194.88
152.87
 
VS
proj
Don'tCallitaComeback
130.08 6-7
159.58

Pearl HS knock off Don'tCallitaComeback in 194.88-130.08 rout

Pearl HS rose to the occasion, cruising to a 194.88-130.08 victory over Don'tCallitaComeback, who fell short of projections. It didn't take long to figure out who would have the advantage in the matchup, as Pearl HS leapt out to a 99.36-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind impressive efforts from Darren Waller and Derek Carr. Waller caught 13 passes for 200 yards and 2 touchdowns for 38.5 points, while Carr passed for 381 yards and 3 touchdowns (35.74 points). Travis Kelce (8 Rec, 136 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Justin Jefferson (9 Rec, 121 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) carried the flag for Don'tCallitaComeback in defeat. This marks the second time this season Pearl HS have beaten Don'tCallitaComeback, after winning 180.24-177.04 in their last matchup. Pearl HS ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 5-8. Don'tCallitaComeback (6-7) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  Pearl HS   Don'tCallitaComeback

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While racking up 135 yards from scrimmage and catching a touchdown pass against the Texans, Taylor scored 21 points this week. His scoring output nearly doubled his 10.94-point projection and was much higher than his 10-point season scoring average. Taylor ranks #73 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Raiders next week.
Jonathan Taylor

Top Player Comparison

Pearl HS
Points
% of total points 194.88
1
Darren Waller
TE
38.5
13.57
19.8%
2
Derek Carr
QB
35.74
19.52
18.3%
3
Corey Davis
WR
29.7
11.77
15.2%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
21
10.94
10.8%
Don'tCallitaComeback
Points
% of total points 130.08
1
Travis Kelce
TE
23.6
15.71
18.1%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
22.8
14.27
17.5%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
15
15.41
11.5%
4
Matt Ryan
QB
13.42
19.73
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time moments early Sunday, but it was Pearl HS who claimed the lead, 173.38-74.02. Derek Carr had a 46-yard touchdown pass and a 38-yard touchdown pass for Pearl HS, while Corey Davis had a 43-yard catch. Justin Jefferson made the highlight reel for Don'tCallitaComeback with a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 20-yard touchdown catch for Don'tCallitaComeback, who trailed 182.48-125.28 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Pearl HS   Don'tCallitaComeback

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Don'tCallitaComeback, Pearl HS averaged more points (187.56) than they usually score (136.57).
Pearl HS are the more resilient squad, with fewer upset losses (1) than Don'tCallitaComeback (2).
Pearl HS have the clutch gene, with more close wins than Don'tCallitaComeback (1 vs 0).
By position, Pearl HS have outscored Don'tCallitaComeback at QB and RB this season.
The starters for Pearl HS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (7) than the starters for Don'tCallitaComeback (3).
Don't worry Don'tCallitaComeback, 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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