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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
DirtBags
6-7 174.75
165.39
 
VS
proj
the end
171.25 7-6
162.43

Despite top scorer Tannehill, the end fall to DirtBags in 174.75-171.25 battle

Ryan Tannehill had 34.45 points for the end, the best total in the matchup and fourth-highest in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to overcome DirtBags, who staged an impressive comeback for a 174.75-171.25 win. DirtBags trailed 168.25-147.15 heading into Monday night, but the team came storming back behind Deebo Samuel, who caught 6 passes for 73 yards for 13.6 points, and Tyler Bass, who made both of his FG attempts (10 points). Ryan Tannehill (34.45 points) and Justin Jefferson (27.3) led the way for the end in the loss. This marks the first time this season DirtBags have knocked off the end, after falling 201.6-143.8 in their last matchup. DirtBags ends the season on a high note, but they'll miss the postseason with a record of 6-7. the end (7-6) will attempt to bounce back from this loss in the playoffs.

Matchup Timeline

  DirtBags   the end

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Jones Jr. scored 25.6 points in a 34-30 win over the Bears to beat his 14.18-point projection. He caught 8 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown to beat his projection by the highest percentage of any player on DirtBags this week. In Week 14, Jones Jr. and the Lions will battle the Packers.
Marvin Jones Jr.

Top Player Comparison

DirtBags
Points
% of total points 174.75
1
Travis Kelce
TE
27.6
19.28
15.8%
2
Marvin Jones Jr.
WR
25.6
14.18
14.6%
3
Jamison Crowder
WR
21.7
13.21
12.4%
4
Adam Thielen
WR
21.5
18.55
12.3%
the end
Points
% of total points 171.25
1
Ryan Tannehill
QB
34.45
23.41
20.1%
2
Justin Jefferson
WR
27.3
17.43
15.9%
3
James Robinson
RB
22.8
16.98
13.3%
4
Michael Thomas
WR
19.5
19.09
11.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout plays for both teams early Sunday, after which the end emerged with a 153.55-68.80 lead. For DirtBags, Marvin Jones Jr. had a 25-yard touchdown catch. Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for the end, while Justin Jefferson had a 20-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard catch.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but it was the end who claimed the lead, 168.25-112.05. For DirtBags, Russell Wilson had a 28-yard touchdown pass. Dallas Goedert made the highlight reel for the end with a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Night
Travis Kelce had a 20-yard touchdown catch for DirtBags, who trailed 168.25-147.15 after the Sunday night game.

Points By Position

  DirtBags   the end

Game Notes

More than half (6 of the 11) of the starters on DirtBags scored higher than their projected point totals.
the end lost despite seven of their 11 starters scoring above their projected points.
Both teams put up more points than their season scoring average.
Each team scored more than its projected point total.
the end ranked 4th in the league in points scored this week, while DirtBags ranked 3rd.
The matchup's 3.5-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
This loss puts an end to a two-match unbeaten streak for the end.
Not only did DirtBags get the W, but they also covered the 2.96-point forecasted margin of victory.
DirtBags moves to (1-0) in close games this season, while the end falls to (0-1).
On the losing side, Ryan Tannehill put up 34.45 points, the fourth-highest score in the league this week.

Coach Talk

DirtBags
Deploying a lineup that produced 174.75 points this past week... we deem that to be a job well done. Let's maintain this momentum as we roll into a tricky matchup in Week 14.
the end
Trust us on this one, we've been in this industry for quite a long time now. Adversity happens, losses pile up, your fans whine a bit, and the local beat writers get a bit chippy with all of their questions. All part of living that coach life. Just remember that when it comes to fantasy football, winning really does cure all. Keep your head up, the end!