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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Papasmrff360
6-7 123.55
128.96
 
VS
proj
Rubber Ducky
94.3 4-9
122.97

Rubber Ducky fall short of projections, succumb to Papasmrff360, 123.55-94.30

There's no way around it, Rubber Ducky underperformed, at least compared to projections, as Papasmrff360 earned a 123.55-94.30 victory. Rubber Ducky leapt out to a 20.70-point lead on Thursday behind standout efforts from Dak Prescott, who passed for 238 yards and a touchdown for 14.6 points, and Amari Cooper, who caught 2 passes for 41 yards (6.1 points). But Papasmrff360 held the lead the rest of the way, powered by Justin Herbert, who passed for 317 yards and 3 touchdowns for 33.45 points, and Eli Mitchell, who racked up 84 yards from scrimmage and ran for a touchdown (17.4 points). This marks the second time this season Papasmrff360 have knocked off Rubber Ducky, after winning 105.8-59.35 in their last matchup. Papasmrff360 (6-7) will look to get another win against Don't Kupp my Murray Chase Edm, while Rubber Ducky (4-9) attempt to generate some positive momentum against StillBetterThanKalab.

Matchup Timeline

  Papasmrff360   Rubber Ducky

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Bills in Week 13, the Patriots defense allowed only 10 points, surrendered 230 yards, and forced a fumble. In doing so, they put up 10 points to scored 30.9% higher than their 7.64-point projection, the highest percentage of any player on Papasmrff360 this week. Next week, the Patriots will battle the Colts.
The New England Patriots defense

Top Player Comparison

Papasmrff360
Points
% of total points 123.55
1
Justin Herbert
QB
33.45
26.95
27.1%
2
Eli Mitchell
RB
17.4
13.2
14.1%
3
Miles Sanders
RB
17.2
14.83
13.9%
4
Mike Williams
WR
16
13.19
13%
Rubber Ducky
Points
% of total points 94.3
1
The Indianapolis Colts defense
DEF
24
10.33
25.5%
2
Dak Prescott
QB
14.6
30.09
15.5%
3
Mike Gesicki
TE
11.6
10.71
12.3%
4
DeAndre Hopkins
WR
11.2
14.41
11.9%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Dak Prescott linked up with Amari Cooper for a 41-yard pass for Rubber Ducky to contribute to a 20.70-0.00 lead for Rubber Ducky.
Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, but after the scoring was completed, Rubber Ducky had an 86.90-72.65 lead. Justin Herbert found Mike Williams on multiple big plays for Papasmrff360: a 47-yard pass and a 41-yard pass. Herbert also lit up the scoreboard with a 44-yard touchdown pass. DeAndre Hopkins made the highlight reel for Rubber Ducky with a 20-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Chase Claypool had a 40-yard catch for Rubber Ducky, who trailed 101.05-94.30 after the late games.

Points By Position

  Papasmrff360   Rubber Ducky

StatSmack

You're not even getting their "A" game. Papasmrff360 have a winning record vs Rubber Ducky this season despite scoring less against them on average (114.68) than their season average (125.71).
We heard scoring helps you win. Rubber Ducky need some help then, averaging just 118.1 versus Papasmrff360's 125.71.
Once Papasmrff360 put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rubber Ducky (3 vs 1).
Papasmrff360 are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Rubber Ducky (0 vs 1).
Rubber Ducky have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Papasmrff360 (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Papasmrff360 have outscored Rubber Ducky at QB, RB, WR, K, and DEF this season.
Papasmrff360 don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 12 points, third-highest in the league.
The starters for Papasmrff360 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Rubber Ducky (4).
Hey Rubber Ducky, want to see stats that favor your team? Well, try winning for a change, and see what the numbers have to say next week!

Coach Talk

Papasmrff360
You know, the key to football is spotting the mismatches. Along with doubling up Rubber Ducky at QB (33.45 points to 14.6), we also tripled them at RB (34.6 to 10.4).
Rubber Ducky
At the end of the day, only one GM is ultimately gonna win this thing... there's a lot to be said for taking the classy route, gracefully applauding those who do emerge victorious, and start re-strategizing for next season! Keep your head up, Rubber Ducky!