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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
AZTECS
8-5 139.9
106.79
 
VS
proj
Wildebeasts
75.94 5-8
106.96

AZTECS beat Wildebeasts for fifth straight win in 139.90-75.94 romp

AZTECS extended their win streak to five games with an easy win over Wildebeasts, rolling to a 139.90-75.94 victory. It was the third loss in a row for Wildebeasts. AZTECS pulled out to a 25.36-point lead early Sunday afternoon behind Amon-Ra St. Brown (39.6 points) and Taylor Heinicke (17.6) and never looked back. Saquon Barkley (63 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD, 18 Rec Yds) and Ja'Marr Chase (7 Rec, 97 Rec Yds) led the charge for Wildebeasts in defeat. This marks the second time this season AZTECS have taken down Wildebeasts, after winning 125.78-109.06 in their last matchup. AZTECS improve to 8-5 on the season, while Wildebeasts fall to 5-8.

Matchup Timeline

  AZTECS   Wildebeasts

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Going up against the Dolphins in Week 13, the 49ers defense allowed 17 points, surrendered 308 yards, and forced 4 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 18 points to more-than-double their 7.19-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on AZTECS this week. The 49ers will play the Buccaneers in Week 14.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

AZTECS
Points
% of total points 139.9
1
Davante Adams
WR
44.7
20.78
32%
2
Amon-Ra St. Brown
WR
39.6
18.05
28.3%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
18
7.19
12.9%
4
Taylor Heinicke
QB
17.6
17.21
12.6%
Wildebeasts
Points
% of total points 75.94
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
23.1
23.34
30.4%
2
Ja'Marr Chase
WR
16.7
15.85
22%
3
Cole Kmet
TE
13.2
8.28
17.4%
4
Brandon Aiyuk
WR
9.6
13.53
12.6%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Taylor Heinicke had a 28-yard touchdown pass for AZTECS to contribute to a 63.00-37.64 lead for the team.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout moments for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but it was AZTECS who grabbed the lead, 139.90-72.94. For AZTECS, Davante Adams had a 45-yard touchdown catch and a 31-yard touchdown catch. Ja'Marr Chase made the highlight reel for Wildebeasts with a 40-yard catch.

Points By Position

  AZTECS   Wildebeasts

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two head-to-head wins against Wildebeasts, AZTECS averaged more points (132.84) than they usually score (119.71).
Get on their level! AZTECS have won five straight weeks, while Wildebeasts have dropped their last three.
We heard scoring helps you win. AZTECS are doing a better job of that, averaging 119.71 versus Wildebeasts's 110.19.
As Herm Edwards once said, "You play to win the game!" AZTECS (8-5) have a better record than Wildebeasts (5-8).
AZTECS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than Wildebeasts (5 vs 2).
AZTECS laugh in the face of danger. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Wildebeasts (0).
AZTECS are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Wildebeasts (1 vs 2).
Wildebeasts have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (2) than AZTECS (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, AZTECS have outscored Wildebeasts at QB, WR, and DEF this season.
AZTECS don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, second-highest in the league.
The starters for AZTECS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for Wildebeasts (1).
Time to rest the starters for AZTECS. They've clinched a playoff spot while Wildebeasts are currently on the outside looking in.
There's not much good to say about Wildebeasts this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

AZTECS
A big key to success in football is exploiting the mismatches. We really took that to heart this week by tripling Wildebeasts at the wide receiver position (84.3 points to 26.3).
Wildebeasts
With just five receptions this past week, the starting running backs for Wildebeasts should remind their QBs to check down more often (and dial up a screen play or two).