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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Go Borderline
5-8 140.12
102.68
 
VS
proj
Prince of Helaire
125.66 6-7
112.83

Go Borderline top predictions, earn win against Prince of Helaire, 140.12-125.66

Both teams exceeded expectations, but Go Borderline beat Prince of Helaire, emerging victorious with a 140.12-125.66 victory. Prince of Helaire nabbed a 14.56-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but Go Borderline held the lead the rest of the way. They were led by the New England Patriots defense (31 points) and Corey Davis (29.7). Davante Adams (10 Rec, 121 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Ryan Tannehill (389 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) led the charge for Prince of Helaire in the loss. This marks the second time this season Go Borderline have taken down Prince of Helaire, after winning 144.44-103.6 in their last matchup. Go Borderline (5-8) will look to rack up another win against $5meloveyoulongtime, while Prince of Helaire (6-7) meet Scott's Team in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Go Borderline   Prince of Helaire

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

In a 45-0 win over the Chargers, the Patriots defense scored 31 points to crush their 5.97-point projection. They didn't allow any points, surrendered 258 yards, and intercepted 2 passes to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any DEF in the league this season. The Patriots will face the Rams next week.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Go Borderline
Points
% of total points 140.12
1
The New England Patriots defense
DEF
31
5.97
22.1%
2
Corey Davis
WR
29.7
11.8
21.2%
3
Patrick Mahomes
QB
19.32
26.57
13.8%
4
Melvin Gordon III
RB
14.7
7.99
10.5%
Prince of Helaire
Points
% of total points 125.66
1
Davante Adams
WR
29.1
19.98
23.2%
2
Ryan Tannehill
QB
28.56
19.81
22.7%
3
David Montgomery
RB
25.1
12.2
20%
4
Diontae Johnson
WR
17.1
11.91
13.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was Prince of Helaire who emerged with the lead, 69.06-54.50. For Go Borderline, Corey Davis had a 43-yard catch. Ryan Tannehill had a 22-yard touchdown pass and a 43-yard pass for Prince of Helaire, while Younghoe Koo had a 53-yard field goal.
Sunday Late
Davante Adams had a 42-yard catch for Prince of Helaire to contribute to a 107.16-95.50 lead for the team.
Sunday Night
Patrick Mahomes had a 20-yard touchdown pass for Go Borderline, while Melvin Gordon III had a 65-yard run, contributing to a 129.52-107.16 lead for Go Borderline.

Points By Position

  Go Borderline   Prince of Helaire

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against Prince of Helaire, Go Borderline averaged more points (142.28) than they usually score (101.4).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Go Borderline has left fewer points on the bench this season (605.38) than Prince of Helaire (646.76).
Well, there’s one stat in favor of Prince of Helaire - they’ve made more transactions (3) than Go Borderline (0) this week. That didn't seem to help them this time, though.
By position, Go Borderline have outscored Prince of Helaire at QB, TE, and DEF this season.
Don't worry Prince of Helaire, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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