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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Beefman
10-3 157
137.32
 
VS
proj
FearsomeFoursome
72 2-11
56.99

Beefman defy projections, knock off FearsomeFoursome in 157-72 beatdown

Both teams brought their A game and outperformed projections, but Beefman beat FearsomeFoursome. Predicted to win 137-57, Beefman rolled to a 157-72 win over FearsomeFoursome. FearsomeFoursome earned an 11-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Beefman after that. They were led by George Kittle (32 points) and Cooper Kupp (19). David Montgomery (21 points) and Desmond King II (12) carried the flag for FearsomeFoursome in defeat. This marks the second time this season Beefman have gotten the best of FearsomeFoursome, after winning 107-84 in their last matchup. Beefman (10-3) will look to get another win against Kevin Shea's Team, while FearsomeFoursome (2-11) will attempt to right the ship against Touch Down Town.

Matchup Timeline

  Beefman   FearsomeFoursome

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Kittle (9 Rec, 181 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) scored 32 points against the Seahawks in Week 13. His scoring output more-than-tripled his 8.82-point projection and was much higher than his 6.85-point season scoring average. Kittle ranks #4 among fantasy TEs this season and will face the Bengals next week.
George Kittle

Top Player Comparison

Beefman
Points
% of total points 157
1
George Kittle
TE
32
8.82
20.4%
2
Cooper Kupp
WR
19
13.5
12.1%
3
Damien Harris
RB
19
6.11
12.1%
4
Bobby Wagner
LB
19
15.69
12.1%
FearsomeFoursome
Points
% of total points 72
1
David Montgomery
RB
21
9.51
29.2%
2
Desmond King II
CB
12
8.43
16.7%
3
Austin Ekeler
RB
11
14.59
15.3%
4
Greg Zuerlein
K
11
8.53
15.3%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Greg Zuerlein had a 55-yard field goal for FearsomeFoursome, contributing to an 11-0 lead for FearsomeFoursome.
Sunday Late
George Kittle had a 48-yard touchdown catch and a 24-yard touchdown catch for Beefman, while Cooper Kupp had a 29-yard touchdown catch and a 43-yard catch to contribute to a 102-72 lead for Beefman.
Monday
Damien Harris had a 64-yard touchdown run for Beefman on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  Beefman   FearsomeFoursome

StatSmack

We heard scoring helps you win. FearsomeFoursome need some help then, averaging just 83 versus Beefman's 134.38.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" Beefman (10-3) have a better record than FearsomeFoursome (2-11).
Even the computers think Beefman have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (137.07) than FearsomeFoursome (80.4).
Once Beefman put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than FearsomeFoursome (6 vs 1).
Beefman have the clutch gene, with more close wins than FearsomeFoursome (1 vs 0).
Beefman should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more weeks than FearsomeFoursome (7 vs 6).
Beefman have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than FearsomeFoursome (70 vs 57).
By position, Beefman have outscored FearsomeFoursome at QB, WR, TE, K, DEF, and IDP this season.
Beefman don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 25 points, highest in the league.
The starters for Beefman had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for FearsomeFoursome (1).
Beefman are in the playoffs. FearsomeFoursome are currently on the outside looking in.
Don't worry FearsomeFoursome, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

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