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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
X-men
5-8 94.96
112.3
 
VS
proj
Spider Apes
81.84 5-8
101.95

Offensively challenged X-men top Spider Apes, 94.96-81.84

X-men came out on top with a 94.96-81.84 victory over Spider Apes despite posting only the eighth-highest point total in the league for the week. X-men grabbed a 1.82-point lead early Sunday afternoon. Spider Apes came back to take the lead during the late round of games on Sunday, powered by Robert Tonyan (11.9 points) and the Seattle Seahawks defense (9). Not to be deterred, X-men made a run later that night, as Tyreek Hill (11.8 points) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season X-men have knocked off Spider Apes, after falling 118.4-107.34 in their last matchup. X-men (5-8) will look to keep it rolling against Daniel's Team, while Spider Apes (5-8) meet Patrick's Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  X-men   Spider Apes

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While passing for 389 yards and 3 touchdowns against the Browns, Tannehill registered 28.56 points this week. His scoring output was 44.2% more than his 19.81-point projection and was higher than his 20.34-point season scoring average. Tannehill ranks #8 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Jaguars next week.
Ryan Tannehill

Top Player Comparison

X-men
Points
% of total points 94.96
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
28.56
19.81
30.1%
2
Chris Carson
RB
18.5
14.24
19.5%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
15
15.43
15.8%
4
Tyreek Hill
WR
11.8
16.32
12.4%
Spider Apes
Points
% of total points 81.84
1
Deshaun Watson
QB
20.44
22.02
25%
2
Alvin Kamara
RB
16.7
12.56
20.4%
3
Robert Tonyan
TE
11.9
8.03
14.5%
4
The Seattle Seahawks defense
DEF
9
8.15
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but it was X-men who claimed the lead, 58.76-56.94. For X-men, Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass. Deshaun Watson had a 64-yard pass for Spider Apes, while A.J. Brown had a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays on both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was Spider Apes who claimed the lead, 81.84-78.36. For X-men, Chris Carson had a 28-yard touchdown catch. Robert Tonyan made the highlight reel for Spider Apes with a 25-yard touchdown catch.

Points By Position

  X-men   Spider Apes

Game Notes

X-men got the win even though only two of their nine starters scored higher than their point projections.
Spider Apes had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams put up fewer points than their season scoring average.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
X-men ranked 8th in the league in points scored this week, while Spider Apes ranked 10th.
Not only did X-men win, but they also covered the 10.34-point forecasted margin of victory.

Next Week Preview

X-men
Week 14 features two squads heading in different directions, as X-men (5-8) enter the matchup on a two-game winning streak, while their Week 14 opposition (Daniel's Team, 8-5), have now lost two in a row. Through 13 weeks of action, X-men are ranked eighth in points scored, while Daniel's Team have scored the league's seventh-highest point total. Over the last three weeks, X-men has put up 107.42 points per game, while Daniel's Team has averaged only 84.3 per contest.
Spider Apes
Two teams with matching 5-8 records, seventh-place Spider Apes are set to face last-place Patrick's Team next week. After 13 weeks of action, Spider Apes have scored the fifth-most points in the league while Patrick's Team (and their 85.59 points per game) are ranked last.