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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Purple People Eaters
7-6 140
91.46
 
VS
proj
NatroneMeansBusiness
69 2-11
93.17

Purple People Eaters beat NatroneMeansBusiness for third straight win in 140-69 rout

Purple People Eaters extended their win streak to three games with an easy win over NatroneMeansBusiness, cruising to a 140-69 victory. The matchup was decided before it really even started, as Purple People Eaters grabbed a 77-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind 52 points from Ryan Tannehill (389 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Corey Davis (11 Rec, 182 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD). Patrick Mahomes (318 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD, 26 Rush Yds) and Wayne Gallman Jr. (135 Rush Yds) carried the flag for NatroneMeansBusiness in defeat. This marks the second time this season Purple People Eaters have beaten NatroneMeansBusiness, after winning 95-81 in their last matchup. Purple People Eaters (7-6) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. NatroneMeansBusiness will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 2-11.

Matchup Timeline

  Purple People Eaters   NatroneMeansBusiness

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Beasley overachieved for the second time this season, scoring 19 points against his 5.78-point projection. In a 34-24 win over the 49ers, he caught 9 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. Beasley ranks #58 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Steelers next week.
Cole Beasley

Top Player Comparison

Purple People Eaters
Points
% of total points 140
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
28
20.02
20%
2
Corey Davis
WR
24
8.58
17.1%
3
Cole Beasley
WR
19
5.78
13.6%
4
James Robinson
RB
16
13.53
11.4%
NatroneMeansBusiness
Points
% of total points 69
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
18
26.06
26.1%
2
Wayne Gallman Jr.
RB
13
8.86
18.8%
3
The Minnesota Vikings defense
DEF
13
6.77
18.8%
4
Dan Bailey
K
7
7.87
10.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill teamed up with Corey Davis for a 43-yard pass for Purple People Eaters. Tannehill also lit up the scoreboard with a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 40-yard pass to contribute to a 101-24 lead for Purple People Eaters.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, after which Purple People Eaters became the proud owner of a 117-44 lead. For Purple People Eaters, Chris Carson had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Wayne Gallman Jr. made the highlight reel for NatroneMeansBusiness with a 60-yard run.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 20-yard touchdown pass for NatroneMeansBusiness, who trailed 117-62 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Purple People Eaters   NatroneMeansBusiness

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against NatroneMeansBusiness, Purple People Eaters averaged more points (117.5) than they usually score (93.15).
Purple People Eaters are on a roll, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Purple People Eaters are doing a better job of that, averaging 93.15 versus NatroneMeansBusiness's 81.15.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Purple People Eaters (7-6) have a better record than NatroneMeansBusiness (2-11).
Once Purple People Eaters put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than NatroneMeansBusiness (3 vs 0).
Purple People Eaters see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than NatroneMeansBusiness (0).
Purple People Eaters don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than NatroneMeansBusiness (0 vs 2).
Purple People Eaters should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than NatroneMeansBusiness (6 vs 3).
By position, Purple People Eaters have outscored NatroneMeansBusiness at RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Purple People Eaters has a higher average scoring margin (2) than NatroneMeansBusiness this season (-17).
The starters for Purple People Eaters had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for NatroneMeansBusiness (2).
The postseason awaits Purple People Eaters. They've clinched a playoff spot while NatroneMeansBusiness are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey NatroneMeansBusiness, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Purple People Eaters
Wow, Purple People Eaters, you really made a statement to your leaguemates with this blowout. Not only did you win by 71 points, you also climbed a couple of places in the league standings!
NatroneMeansBusiness
Hey, our crew was just resting up for Week 14, right? The six starting offensive skill players (three WRs, two RBs, one TE) on NatroneMeansBusiness collectively put up 345 yards and no touchdowns in Week 13. Our opponent's skill players definitely outperformed us by logging 661 yards and five scores.