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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Cloud Surfers
6-7 203.5
134.93
 
VS
proj
🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE
104.7 8-5
126.14

Cloud Surfers defeat 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE in 203.50-104.70 romp

Cloud Surfers rose to the occasion and exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 203.50-104.70 victory over 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE, who fell short of projections. There wasn't much drama in this one, as Cloud Surfers jumped out to a 41.95-point lead on Thursday behind stellar performances from the Dallas Cowboys defense and Deonte Harris. the Cowboys defense allowed 17 points, surrendered 405 yards, and intercepted 4 passes for 27.3 points, while Harris caught 4 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown (19.75 points). Justin Jefferson (28.6 points) and the Arizona Cardinals defense (21.55) did everything they could for 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE in defeat. This marks the first time this season Cloud Surfers have gotten the best of 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE, after falling 128.1-117.6 in their last matchup. Cloud Surfers (6-7) will look to maintain their momentum against Hits & Grins, while 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE (8-5) will face off against PANTHERS2 in an effort to get some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Cloud Surfers   🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kittle overachieved for the fourth time this season, scoring 35.6 points against his 9.46-point projection. In a 30-23 loss to the Seahawks, he caught 9 passes for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns. Kittle ranks #4 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Bengals next week.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

Cloud Surfers
Points
% of total points 203.5
1
Justin Herbert
QB
40.45
29.9
19.9%
2
George Kittle
TE
35.6
9.46
17.5%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
27.3
20.37
13.4%
4
Javonte Williams
RB
24.8
13.67
12.2%
🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE
Points
% of total points 104.7
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
28.6
13.61
27.3%
2
The Arizona Cardinals defense
DEF
21.55
20.57
20.6%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
15.2
14.57
14.5%
4
Carson Wentz
QB
14.7
27.07
14%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Thursday, but after all was said and done, Cloud Surfers owned a 47.05-5.10 lead. For Cloud Surfers, Deonte Harris had a 70-yard touchdown catch. Amari Cooper made the highlight reel for 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE with a 41-yard catch.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but it was Cloud Surfers who claimed the lead, 123.30-89.50. For Cloud Surfers, Justin Herbert had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass. Justin Jefferson made the highlight reel for 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE with a 48-yard catch.
Sunday Late
George Kittle had a 48-yard touchdown catch and a 24-yard touchdown catch for Cloud Surfers, while Daniel Carlson had a 52-yard field goal, contributing to a 178.70-96.50 lead for Cloud Surfers.

Points By Position

  Cloud Surfers   🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE

Game Notes

Most (8 of the 10) of the starters on Cloud Surfers scored higher than their projected point totals.
🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE had only three of their 10 starters score higher than their projected points.
🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE can partially blame the loss on Hunter Henry, who didn't score any points.
Cloud Surfers put up more points than their season scoring average (140.27) while 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE fell short of theirs (122.02).
Cloud Surfers put up more points than their projected total, while 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE fell short of their projection.
The 203.5 points scored by Cloud Surfers are the 3rd-most in the league this year.
The matchup's 98.8-point margin was the largest in the league this week.
Not only did Cloud Surfers win, but they also easily covered the 8.79-point projected margin of victory.
Cloud Surfers moves to (3-1) in blowout games this year, while 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE falls to (1-4).
A bright spot in the loss, Justin Jefferson (28.6 points) registered the best overall score for a WR this week.

Next Week Preview

Cloud Surfers
Cloud Surfers (6-7) will take on Hits & Grins (1-12) in Week 14. 13 weeks into the season, Cloud Surfers are ranked second in points scored, while Hits & Grins have posted the league's lowest point total. Over the last three weeks, Cloud Surfers has scored 166.38 points per game, while Hits & Grins has averaged just 93.78 per contest.
🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE
On the docket for Week 14, fourth-place 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE (8-5) will look to bounce back against sixth-place PANTHERS2 (6-7). After 13 weeks of action, 🇺🇲AMERICAN MADE have accumulated the league's second-lowest point total while PANTHERS2 (and their 135.81 points per game) are ranked fourth.