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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Vandals
10-3 171.5
166.29
 
VS
proj
Havoc
153.7 4-9
149.43

Vandals top Havoc for sixth straight win, 171.5-153.7

Vandals extended their win streak to six games with a hard-fought win over Havoc, securing a 171.5-153.7 victory. Vandals nabbed an early 14.6-point lead on Thursday. Havoc came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Russell Gage (22 points) and the Los Angeles Chargers defense (20). Not to be deterred, Vandals pulled it together later that afternoon, as George Kittle (39.6 points) and Diontae Johnson (30.5) put them back in the lead for good. Vandals (10-3) will look to keep it rolling in the playoffs. Havoc will be home for the playoffs, finishing the season at 4-9.

Matchup Timeline

  Vandals   Havoc

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kittle caught 9 passes for 181 yards and 2 touchdowns as the 49ers lost to the Seahawks 30-23. In doing so, he put up 39.6 points to more-than-double his 14.28-point projection, the fourth-highest percent increase of any TE in the league this season. Next week, Kittle will square off against the Bengals.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

Vandals
Points
% of total points 171.5
1
George Kittle
TE
39.6
14.28
23.1%
2
Diontae Johnson
WR
30.5
15.97
17.8%
3
Leonard Fournette
RB
22.2
18.42
12.9%
4
Van Jefferson Jr.
WR
16.1
12.95
9.4%
Havoc
Points
% of total points 153.7
1
Cooper Kupp
WR
26.9
23.21
17.5%
2
Russell Gage
WR
22
11.79
14.3%
3
The Los Angeles Chargers defense
DEF
20
5.62
13%
4
James Conner
RB
19.1
18
12.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
James Conner had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Havoc, helping the team to a 107.7-63.9 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with standout moments on Sunday afternoon, but it was Vandals who claimed the lead, 157.1-149.6. George Kittle had a 48-yard touchdown catch and a 24-yard touchdown catch for Vandals, while Diontae Johnson had a 29-yard touchdown catch. Cooper Kupp made the highlight reel for Havoc with a 29-yard touchdown catch and a 43-yard catch.

Points By Position

  Vandals   Havoc

StatSmack

That pregame pep talk must have worked. Vandals scored more in this one (171.5) than their season average (154.68).
Vandals are looking unstoppable, winning six in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Vandals are doing a better job of that, averaging 154.68 versus Havoc's 131.05.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Vandals (10-3) have a better record than Havoc (4-9).
Even the computers think Vandals have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (167.64) than Havoc (141.6).
Once Vandals put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Havoc (5 vs 2).
Vandals don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Havoc (0 vs 1).
Vandals should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Havoc (6 vs 5).
By position, Vandals have outscored Havoc at QB, RB, TE, and K this season.
Vandals don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 28 points, second-highest in the league.
Vandals are in the playoffs. Havoc are currently looking forward to next season.
Hey Havoc, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

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