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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Minor Prophets
9-4 81.68
107.36
 
VS
proj
El Chupacabras
81.52 3-10
92.31

Minor Prophets defeat El Chupacabras for sixth straight win in 81.68-81.52 battle

Minor Prophets extended their win streak to six games with a close win over El Chupacabras, narrowly earning an 81.68-81.52 victory. It wasn't nearly as close as the final score indicates, as Minor Prophets led 74.88-55.72 heading into Monday night. El Chupacabras made them sweat behind Cole Beasley (9 Rec, 130 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) and Eric Ebron (7 Rec, 68 Rec Yds). Taysom Hill (23.58 points) and Dalvin Cook (17.9) were the top performers for Minor Prophets in the victory. This marks the second time this season Minor Prophets have beaten El Chupacabras, after winning 115.98-113.52 in their last matchup. Minor Prophets (9-4) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. El Chupacabras will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 3-10.

Matchup Timeline

  Minor Prophets   El Chupacabras

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Hill (232 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 83 Rush Yds) scored 23.58 points against the Falcons in Week 13. He scored 26.6% more than his 18.62-point projection and overachieved for the second time this season. Hill will face the Eagles next week.
Taysom Hill

Top Player Comparison

Minor Prophets
Points
% of total points 81.68
1
Taysom Hill
QB
23.58
18.62
28.9%
2
Dalvin Cook
RB
17.9
18.94
21.9%
3
James Robinson
RB
16.8
13.83
20.6%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
11.2
11.89
13.7%
El Chupacabras
Points
% of total points 81.52
1
Cole Beasley
WR
19
6.25
23.3%
2
Matt Ryan
QB
12.92
18.31
15.8%
3
Myles Gaskin
RB
12.1
12.15
14.8%
4
Younghoe Koo
K
12
9.33
14.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays on both teams early Sunday, after which Minor Prophets became the proud owner of a 63.68-47.62 lead. For Minor Prophets, Taysom Hill had a 43-yard run. Younghoe Koo made the highlight reel for El Chupacabras with a 53-yard field goal.

Points By Position

  Minor Prophets   El Chupacabras

StatSmack

We're sensing a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against El Chupacabras, Minor Prophets averaged more points (98.83) than they usually score (93.36).
A tale of two teams...headed in opposite directions. El Chupacabras have lost their last four matchups, while Minor Prophets have won six straight.
We heard scoring helps you win. El Chupacabras need some help then, averaging just 86.12 versus Minor Prophets's 93.36.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Minor Prophets (9-4) have a better record than El Chupacabras (3-10).
Even the computers think Minor Prophets have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (101.44) than El Chupacabras (94.97).
Minor Prophets don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than El Chupacabras (2 vs 1).
Minor Prophets have the clutch gene, with more close wins than El Chupacabras (3 vs 0).
By position, Minor Prophets have outscored El Chupacabras at QB, RB, and DEF this season.
Minor Prophets has a higher average scoring margin (5) than El Chupacabras this season (-12).
Minor Prophets are in the playoffs. El Chupacabras are currently looking forward to next season.
There's not much good to say about El Chupacabras this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Minor Prophets
We wonder if the GM of Minor Prophets was feeling a bit squeamish this one? In a matchup that was ultimately decided by only 0.16 points, Wil Lutz (0-for-1 on the day) thought that going 1-for-1 on field goals would've been just a bit too boring. Remember folks, every point matters!
El Chupacabras
With two catches on just three measly targets this past week, the starting RBs for El Chupacabras clearly should investigate why their QBs are giving them the cold shoulder.