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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Cyclones
8-5 78.59
90.2
 
VS
proj
Jimmy Guappolo
69.81 5-8
93.35

Offensively challenged Cyclones come back to top Jimmy Guappolo, 78.59-69.81

Cyclones came from behind for a 78.59-69.81 victory over Jimmy Guappolo in spite of posting only the 13th-highest point total in the league for the week. Trailing 68.16-64.99 heading into Monday night, Cyclones came storming back behind Diontae Johnson, who caught 8 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown for 14.1 points. Ryan Tannehill (389 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and the Miami Dolphins defense (7 Pts Allowed, 196 Yds Allowed, 2 Turnovers) were the top performers for Jimmy Guappolo in the loss. Cyclones (8-5) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Jimmy Guappolo will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  Cyclones   Jimmy Guappolo

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Johnson (8 Rec, 71 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) scored 14.1 points against the Football Team in Week 13. His scoring output was 31.5% more than his 10.72-point projection and was much higher than his 8.28-point season scoring average. Johnson ranks #76 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Diontae Johnson

Top Player Comparison

Cyclones
Points
% of total points 78.59
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
19.57
26.73
24.9%
2
Nick Chubb
RB
17.85
14.74
22.7%
3
Diontae Johnson
WR
14.1
10.72
17.9%
4
Noah Fant
TE
6.45
5.85
8.2%
Jimmy Guappolo
Points
% of total points 69.81
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
27.81
19.61
39.8%
2
The Miami Dolphins defense
DEF
13
8.92
18.6%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
7.55
14.32
10.8%
4
Rodrigo Blankenship
K
7.2
8.93
10.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for Jimmy Guappolo, helping the team to a 60.61-27.67 lead.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Cyclones, while Brandon McManus had a 53-yard field goal for the team, who trailed 68.16-64.99 after Sunday Night Football.

Points By Position

  Cyclones   Jimmy Guappolo

StatSmack

This wasn't even their best effort. Cyclones scored less in this one (78.59) than their season average of 91.82.
We heard scoring helps you win. Jimmy Guappolo need some help then, averaging just 86.42 versus Cyclones's 91.82.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Cyclones (8-5) have a better record than Jimmy Guappolo (5-8).
You won't win many weeks if you leave points on the bench. Jimmy Guappolo has left more points on the bench this season (417.69) than Cyclones (341.73).
In dire times, at least Cyclones keep it close. They've been blown out less times than Jimmy Guappolo (3 vs 4).
Cyclones laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Jimmy Guappolo (1).
Jimmy Guappolo have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than Cyclones (1) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Cyclones have outscored Jimmy Guappolo at QB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Cyclones has a higher average scoring margin (6) than Jimmy Guappolo this season (-10).
The postseason awaits Cyclones. They've clinched a playoff spot while Jimmy Guappolo are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Jimmy Guappolo, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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