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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Orale Mahomes
10-3 124.26
127.62
 
VS
proj
D’ArnestWuhnson
122.22 5-8
122.55

Despite top scorer Murray, D’ArnestWuhnson fall to Orale Mahomes in 124.26-122.22 struggle

D’ArnestWuhnson had the top scorer in the matchup with QB Kyler Murray accumulating 34.32 points, the third-highest total in the league this week, but it wasn't enough to defeat Orale Mahomes, who squeaked by for a 124.26-122.22 win. D’ArnestWuhnson made a run at it on Monday night, but it wasn't to be. Orale Mahomes led 124.26-115.22 after Sunday's action and held on for the win despite 7 points from Nick Folk on Monday night for D’ArnestWuhnson. Jonathan Taylor (143 Rush Yds, 2 Rush TDs) and Chris Godwin (15 Rec, 143 Rec Yds) were the top performers for Orale Mahomes in the victory. This marks the second time this season Orale Mahomes have gotten the best of D’ArnestWuhnson, after winning 146.32-118.5 in their last matchup. Orale Mahomes (10-3) will look to maintain their momentum against One Tyree Hill, while D’ArnestWuhnson (5-8) will meet Joseph Herbert in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  Orale Mahomes   D’ArnestWuhnson

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 380 yards, and forcing a fumble against the Falcons, the Buccaneers defense tallied 17 points this week. Their scoring output was 42% more than their 11.97-point projection and was higher than their 11.62-point season scoring average. The Buccaneers defense ranks #6 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Bills next week.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense

Top Player Comparison

Orale Mahomes
Points
% of total points 124.26
1
Jonathan Taylor
RB
24.3
21.04
19.6%
2
Chris Godwin
WR
22.7
14.4
18.3%
3
James Conner
RB
18.1
16.07
14.6%
4
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense
DEF
17
11.97
13.7%
D’ArnestWuhnson
Points
% of total points 122.22
1
Kyler Murray
QB
34.32
23.3
28.1%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
24.3
12.06
19.9%
3
Eli Mitchell
RB
15.9
12.22
13%
4
Austin Ekeler
RB
14.9
18.51
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments on both teams early Sunday, but it was Orale Mahomes who claimed the lead, 88.90-83.52. For Orale Mahomes, James Conner had a 23-yard touchdown catch. Kyler Murray had a 23-yard touchdown pass and a 20-yard touchdown pass for D’ArnestWuhnson, while Tee Higgins had a 29-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Robbie Gould had a 50-yard field goal for Orale Mahomes, helping the team to a 111.20-109.92 lead.

Points By Position

  Orale Mahomes   D’ArnestWuhnson

Game Notes

Five of the nine starting players on Orale Mahomes exceeded their projected point totals.
D’ArnestWuhnson had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Orale Mahomes won despite starting Darrell Henderson Jr., who scored zero points.
Orale Mahomes put up fewer points than their season scoring average (125.19) while D’ArnestWuhnson scored above theirs (114.95).
Each team failed to reach its projected point total.
D’ArnestWuhnson ranked 3rd in the league in scoring this week, while Orale Mahomes ranked 2nd.
Vegas wouldn't be too happy with Orale Mahomes. They got the W, but did not cover the 5.07-point projected margin of victory.
Orale Mahomes moves to (1-1) in close games this season, while D’ArnestWuhnson falls to (0-1).
Despite the loss, Kyler Murray put up 34.32 points, the third-best score in the league this week.

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