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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
THE BOSS
7-6 79
117.58
 
VS
proj
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
76 7-6
106.94

THE BOSS come back to knock off LaphroaigBenchWarmer for fourth straight win in 79-76 duel

THE BOSS extended their win streak to four games with a come-from-behind win over LaphroaigBenchWarmer, coming back for a 79-76 victory. Trailing 76-58 heading into Monday night, THE BOSS charged back behind Josh Allen, who passed for 145 yards and a touchdown and ran for 39 yards for 14 points, and Rhamondre Stevenson, who ran for 78 yards (7 points). Justin Herbert (317 Pass Yds, 3 Pass TDs) and Dak Prescott (238 Pass Yds, 1 Pass TD) were the leaders for LaphroaigBenchWarmer in the loss. This marks the first time this season THE BOSS have beaten LaphroaigBenchWarmer, after falling 170-104 in their last matchup. THE BOSS (7-6) will look to maintain their momentum against bunkstraps, while LaphroaigBenchWarmer (7-6) will take on LarryDavidShrimp in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  THE BOSS   LaphroaigBenchWarmer

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Cowboys defense (17 Pts Allowed, 405 Yds Allowed, 4 Turnovers) scored 17 points against the Saints in Week 13. Their scoring output more-than-doubled their 7.64-point projection and was much higher than their 9.11-point season scoring average. The Cowboys defense ranks #88 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Football Team next week.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

THE BOSS
Points
% of total points 79
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
17
7.64
21.5%
2
Josh Allen
QB
14
30.46
17.7%
3
Carson Wentz
QB
13
24.73
16.5%
4
Mike Williams
WR
11
8.65
13.9%
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
Points
% of total points 76
1
Justin Herbert
QB
34
26.58
44.7%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
16
30.39
21.1%
3
Josh Jacobs
RB
14
11.35
18.4%
4
Brandon McManus
K
4
7.6
5.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dak Prescott had a 41-yard pass for LaphroaigBenchWarmer for the team, who trailed 17-16 after the Thursday night game.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout plays early Sunday, but it was LaphroaigBenchWarmer who grabbed the lead, 54-46. For THE BOSS, Mike Williams had a 47-yard catch and a 41-yard catch. Justin Herbert made the highlight reel for LaphroaigBenchWarmer with a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass.
Sunday Late
Chris Boswell had a 53-yard field goal for THE BOSS, who trailed 70-56 after the late round of games.

Points By Position

  THE BOSS   LaphroaigBenchWarmer

Game Notes

THE BOSS got the W even though only four of their nine starters exceeded their projected point totals.
LaphroaigBenchWarmer had only two of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
LaphroaigBenchWarmer could have used points from Kenyan Drake and DJ Moore, as both put up goose eggs.
THE BOSS got the victory despite recording a season-low 79 points.
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
THE BOSS ranked 7th in the league in scoring this week, while LaphroaigBenchWarmer ranked 8th.
The matchup's 3-point margin was the tightest in the league this week.
THE BOSS managed to get the win, but did not cover the 10.64-point projected margin of victory.
THE BOSS moves to (1-0) in close games this year, while LaphroaigBenchWarmer falls to (1-1).
Despite the loss, Justin Herbert registered 34 points, the third-highest score in the league this week.

Next Week Preview

THE BOSS
In a showdown between teams separated by just a game in the standings, THE BOSS (7-6) are set to take on bunkstraps (6-7) in Week 14. 13 weeks into the season, THE BOSS have accumulated the fourth-most points in the league. bunkstraps (101.46 PPG) are ranked ninth. Over the last three weeks, THE BOSS has scored 108.33 points per game, while bunkstraps has averaged only 86.33 per contest.
LaphroaigBenchWarmer
In Week 14, LaphroaigBenchWarmer (7-6, fourth-place) will try to right the ship against LarryDavidShrimp (5-7-1, seventh-place). Through 13 weeks of action, LaphroaigBenchWarmer are ranked eighth in points scored, while LarryDavidShrimp have scored the sixth-highest point total in SHMENGES ##################### league.