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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Very inTimidating
7-6 90.5
105.69
 
VS
proj
Tools On Stools
88.27 2-11
102.36

Very inTimidating come back to knock off Tools On Stools for third straight win in 90.50-88.27 nailbiter

Very inTimidating extended their win streak to three games with a come-from-behind win over Tools On Stools, staging a comeback to earn a 90.50-88.27 victory. Trailing 88.27-86.50 heading into Sunday night, Very inTimidating came back behind Brandon McManus, who made his only FG attempt for 4 points. Keenan Allen (17.4 points) and Antonio Gibson (17.1) led the charge for Tools On Stools in defeat. This marks the first time this season Very inTimidating have taken down Tools On Stools, after falling 126.82-105.32 in their last matchup. Very inTimidating (7-6) will look to keep it rolling against Yokels, while Tools On Stools (2-11) will face IncubatingEagles in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Very inTimidating   Tools On Stools

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Projected to score 11.6 points, the Steelers defense scored 33.6% more than that amount by scoring 15.5 points in a 20-19 win over the Ravens. They allowed 19 points, surrendered 326 yards, and intercepted a pass to beat their projection by the highest percentage of any player on Very inTimidating this week. Next week, the Steelers will face the Vikings.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense

Top Player Comparison

Very inTimidating
Points
% of total points 90.5
1
Joe Burrow
QB
17.4
24.6
19.2%
2
The Pittsburgh Steelers defense
DEF
15.5
11.6
17.1%
3
Tyler Lockett
WR
12.8
9.36
14.1%
4
T.J. Hockenson
TE
10.9
7.27
12%
Tools On Stools
Points
% of total points 88.27
1
Keenan Allen
WR
17.4
10.21
19.7%
2
Antonio Gibson
RB
17.1
13.75
19.4%
3
Dak Prescott
QB
13.02
27.45
14.8%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
12.4
15.46
14%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dak Prescott had a 41-yard pass for Tools On Stools, helping Tools On Stools to a 24.27-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Joe Burrow had a 29-yard touchdown pass for Very inTimidating, who trailed 58.77-48.00 after the early slate.
Sunday Late
Daniel Carlson had a 52-yard field goal for Tools On Stools, contributing to an 88.27-86.50 lead for the team.

Points By Position

  Very inTimidating   Tools On Stools

StatSmack

Very inTimidating are on fire, winning three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Very inTimidating are doing a better job of that, averaging 107.39 versus Tools On Stools's 89.26.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Very inTimidating (7-6) have a better record than Tools On Stools (2-11).
Even the machines think Very inTimidating have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (111.86) than Tools On Stools (103.52).
Very inTimidating don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Tools On Stools (4 vs 1).
Very inTimidating laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (2) than Tools On Stools (1).
Very inTimidating are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Tools On Stools (0 vs 2).
Very inTimidating should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more weeks than Tools On Stools (5 vs 3).
Tools On Stools have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (1) than Very inTimidating (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Very inTimidating have outscored Tools On Stools at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Very inTimidating has a higher average scoring margin (5) than Tools On Stools this season (-28).
Very inTimidating came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Tools On Stools (0).
There's not much good to say about Tools On Stools this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

Very inTimidating
Sure, we ultimately got the win, but we can't deny it, Very inTimidating; our starting running backs were soundly outplayed by the opposition. Myles Gaskin (49 yards from scrimmage, no TDs) logged only 14.3 points in Week 13, while the starting backfield for Tools On Stools doubled us up with a score of 29.5. Let's bounce back with a big statement in Week 14!
Tools On Stools
Hey, Tools On Stools... Sometimes lady luck just isn't on your side. If fantasy football didn't present a real challenge then it wouldn't really be fun, you know?