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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Dilberts Rented Mule
3-10 111.87
118.01
 
VS
proj
Big Blue
90.53 8-5
137.65

Offensively challenged Dilberts Rented Mule defeat Big Blue, 111.87-90.53

Dilberts Rented Mule came out on top with a 111.87-90.53 victory over Big Blue despite ranking only eighth in the league in points scored for the week. Dilberts Rented Mule earned an early 8.50-point lead on Thursday. Big Blue bounced back to take the lead early Sunday, powered by Saquon Barkley (16.6 points) and Christian Kirk (14.4). Not to be deterred, Dilberts Rented Mule got it going later that afternoon, as Tua Tagovailoa (24.67 points) and Keenan Allen (17.8) put them back on top once and for all. This marks the first time this season Dilberts Rented Mule have taken down Big Blue, after falling 117.13-96.17 in their last matchup. Dilberts Rented Mule (3-10) will look to maintain their momentum against Rasta Minions, while Big Blue (8-5) attempt to develop some positive momentum against Jars Raiduhs.

Matchup Timeline

  Dilberts Rented Mule   Big Blue

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

McManus (3-4 FG, 52 long) scored 14.3 points in a 10-9 lost to the Ravens in Week 13. His scoring output was 82.9% more than his 7.82-point projection and was much higher than his 8.94-point season scoring average. McManus will face the Chiefs next week.
Brandon McManus

Top Player Comparison

Dilberts Rented Mule
Points
% of total points 111.87
1
Tua Tagovailoa
QB
24.67
25.33
22.1%
2
Christian Watson
WR
22.9
10.07
20.5%
3
Keenan Allen
WR
17.8
11.47
15.9%
4
Brandon McManus
K
14.3
7.82
12.8%
Big Blue
Points
% of total points 90.53
1
Saquon Barkley
RB
16.6
17.71
18.3%
2
Christian Kirk
WR
14.4
13.05
15.9%
3
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
12
14.55
13.3%
4
Nico Collins
WR
11
9.02
12.2%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Brandon McManus had a 52-yard field goal and a 50-yard field goal for Dilberts Rented Mule, while Christian Watson had a 46-yard touchdown run for the team, who trailed 81.73-45.70 after the early action.
Sunday Late
Tua Tagovailoa had a 75-yard touchdown pass and a 45-yard touchdown pass for Dilberts Rented Mule, while Keenan Allen had a 35-yard touchdown catch, helping Dilberts Rented Mule to a 111.87-90.53 lead.

Points By Position

  Dilberts Rented Mule   Big Blue

StatSmack

Dilberts Rented Mule play up to their potential, with fewer upset losses (0) than Big Blue (2).
Dilberts Rented Mule are better at closing games out, with fewer close losses than Big Blue (0 vs 1).
Big Blue have worked hard with little to show for it, making more transactions (3) than Dilberts Rented Mule (0) this week and still losing the matchup.
By position, Dilberts Rented Mule have outscored Big Blue at K this season.
The starters for Dilberts Rented Mule had more big plays in their NFL games this week (6) than the starters for Big Blue (0).
Hey Big Blue, 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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