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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Panzerleader
9-4 117.15
123.15
 
VS
proj
Yokohama Zets
86.7 9-4
109.24

Yokohama Zets fall short of projections, lose to Panzerleader in 117.15-86.70 romp

Yokohama Zets were unable to rise to the occasion, as Panzerleader cruised to a 117.15-86.70 victory. Yokohama Zets pulled out to a 15.15-point lead early Sunday afternoon, but it was all Panzerleader after that. They were led by Justin Herbert, who passed for 317 yards and 3 touchdowns for 29.45 points, and Josh Jacobs, who racked up 90 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (24 points). Jaylen Waddle (18 points) and Austin Ekeler (17.4) did everything they could for Yokohama Zets in defeat. Panzerleader (9-4) will look to keep it rolling against absolutereckless, while Yokohama Zets (9-4) will face Dunwoody Bulldogs in an effort to get back on track.

Matchup Timeline

  Panzerleader   Yokohama Zets

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Chiefs defense allowed only 9 points, surrendered 404 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in a 22-9 win over the Broncos. In doing so, they put up 17 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Panzerleader this week. The Chiefs will play the Raiders in Week 14.
The Kansas City Chiefs defense

Top Player Comparison

Panzerleader
Points
% of total points 117.15
1
Justin Herbert
QB
29.45
24.36
25.1%
2
Josh Jacobs
RB
24
15.38
20.5%
3
The Kansas City Chiefs defense
DEF
17
6.79
14.5%
4
Van Jefferson Jr.
WR
16.1
12.95
13.7%
Yokohama Zets
Points
% of total points 86.7
1
Jaylen Waddle
WR
18
13.72
20.8%
2
Austin Ekeler
RB
17.4
21.56
20.1%
3
DK Metcalf
WR
11
15.37
12.7%
4
Dustin Hopkins
K
11
8.04
12.7%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Justin Herbert had a 44-yard touchdown pass and a 47-yard pass for Panzerleader, while DeAndre Hopkins had a 20-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 55.80-40.65 after the early round of games.

Points By Position

  Panzerleader   Yokohama Zets

Game Notes

Panzerleader got the W despite the fact that only four of their nine starters scored higher than their point projections.
Yokohama Zets had only three of their eight starters score higher than their projected points.
Panzerleader put up more points than their season scoring average (115.9) while Yokohama Zets fell short of theirs (133.79).
Both teams failed to achieve their projected point total.
The defeat ends a streak of two straight wins for Yokohama Zets.
Not only did Panzerleader win, but they also easily covered the 13.91-point projected margin of victory.
In blowout games this season, Panzerleader moves to (6-1), while Yokohama Zets falls to (6-2).

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