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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Sgalloway15's Swag Team
8-5 116.9
118.67
 
VS
proj
NicholasG's Nifty Team
85.4 7-6
92.58

Unable to overcome starter's goose egg, NicholasG's Nifty Team fall to Sgalloway15's Swag Team in 116.9-85.4 beatdown

Impeded by a 0-point week from Aaron Rodgers, NicholasG's Nifty Team were unable to overcome Sgalloway15's Swag Team, which cruised to a 116.9-85.4 win. Sgalloway15's Swag Team earned an 8.9-point lead on Thursday behind CeeDee Lamb (15.7 points) and never looked back. Rob Gronkowski (19.8 points) and the Kansas City Chiefs defense (17) were the leaders for NicholasG's Nifty Team in defeat. This marks the first time this season Sgalloway15's Swag Team have taken down NicholasG's Nifty Team, after falling 103.22-82.92 in their last matchup. Sgalloway15's Swag Team (8-5) will look to sustain their winning ways against Buzzsaw, while NicholasG's Nifty Team (7-6) will try to right the ship against GOIN DEEP 7.

Matchup Timeline

  Sgalloway15's Swag Team   NicholasG's Nifty Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Elliott overachieved for the first time this season, scoring 17 points against his 8.92-point projection. During a 33-18 win over the Jets, he made all 4 of his FG attempts. Elliott ranks #6 among fantasy Ks this season and will face the Football Team next week.
Jake Elliott

Top Player Comparison

Sgalloway15's Swag Team
Points
% of total points 116.9
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
24.3
21.04
20.8%
2
Kirk Cousins
QB
20.2
21.19
17.3%
3
Jake Elliott
K
17
8.92
14.5%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
15.7
15.18
13.4%
NicholasG's Nifty Team
Points
% of total points 85.4
1
Rob Gronkowski
TE
19.8
11.82
23.2%
2
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
17
7.24
19.9%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.9
18.51
17.4%
4
Joe Mixon
RB
9.4
18.36
11%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, after which Sgalloway15's Swag Team had a 94.7-59.9 lead. For Sgalloway15's Swag Team, Kirk Cousins had a 48-yard pass. Rob Gronkowski made the highlight reel for NicholasG's Nifty Team with a 27-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Chase Claypool had a 40-yard catch for NicholasG's Nifty Team, who trailed 116.9-68.4 after the late slate.

Points By Position

  Sgalloway15's Swag Team   NicholasG's Nifty Team

Game Notes

Sgalloway15's Swag Team had five of their nine starters score higher than their projected point totals.
NicholasG's Nifty Team had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
NicholasG's Nifty Team can partially blame the loss on Aaron Rodgers, who didn't score any points.
Sgalloway15's Swag Team put up more points than their season scoring average (114.14) while NicholasG's Nifty Team fell short of theirs (108.04).
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
The matchup's 31.5-point margin was the closest in the league this week.
The defeat snaps a streak of three straight wins for NicholasG's Nifty Team.
Not only did Sgalloway15's Swag Team win, but they also covered the 26.09-point projected margin of victory.
Sgalloway15's Swag Team moves to (3-2) in blowout games this season, while NicholasG's Nifty Team falls to (2-4).
In a losing effort, Rob Gronkowski recorded 19.8 points, the second-best score for a tight end this week.

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