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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Donald Trump UA
8-5 100.92
108.31
 
VS
proj
Knuck if you buck
90.9 3-10
101.01

Knuck if you buck succumb to Donald Trump UA, 100.92-90.90

There's no sugarcoating it, Knuck if you buck didn't do their job, at least according to projections, as Donald Trump UA earned a 100.92-90.90 victory. Donald Trump UA took an early 13.12-point lead on Thursday. Knuck if you buck bounced back to take the lead during the early round of games on Sunday, powered by A.J. Brown (23.9 points). Unphased, Donald Trump UA pulled it together later that afternoon, as DK Metcalf (18.7 points) and Samaje Perine (15.5) put them back on top for good. This marks the second time this season Donald Trump UA have beaten Knuck if you buck, after winning 117.42-83.8 in their last matchup. Donald Trump UA (8-5) will look to build on their success against Team Liquid, while Knuck if you buck (3-10) try to get some positive momentum against Backroom Bound.

Matchup Timeline

  Donald Trump UA   Knuck if you buck

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

Playing the Colts in Week 13, the Cowboys defense allowed 19 points, surrendered 309 yards, and forced 5 turnovers. In doing so, they put up 20 points to more-than-double their 8.97-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Donald Trump UA this week. Next week, the Cowboys will go up against the Texans.
The Dallas Cowboys defense

Top Player Comparison

Donald Trump UA
Points
% of total points 100.92
1
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
20
8.97
19.8%
2
DK Metcalf
WR
18.7
9.84
18.5%
3
Josh Allen
QB
16.92
24.03
16.8%
4
Samaje Perine
RB
15.5
12.93
15.4%
Knuck if you buck
Points
% of total points 90.9
1
A.J. Brown
WR
23.9
10.98
26.3%
2
Justin Herbert
QB
18.1
21.68
19.9%
3
Rachaad White
RB
10.9
8.83
12%
4
Jonathan Taylor
RB
10.3
13.08
11.3%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 29-yard touchdown catch for Knuck if you buck, helping the team to a 31.70-30.42 lead.
Sunday Late
Both teams had players with big-time plays on Sunday afternoon, but after all the plays were accounted for, Donald Trump UA had a 75.02-66.70 lead. For Donald Trump UA, DK Metcalf had a 40-yard catch. Justin Herbert made the highlight reel for Knuck if you buck with a 35-yard touchdown pass.

Points By Position

  Donald Trump UA   Knuck if you buck

Game Notes

Only three of the nine starting players on Donald Trump UA exceeded their scoring projections.
Knuck if you buck had only three of their nine starters score higher than their projected points.
Both teams exceeded their season scoring average.
Neither team was able to achieve its projected point total.
Not only did Donald Trump UA win, but they also covered the 7.3-point forecasted margin of victory.
Despite the loss, A.J. Brown (23.9 points) posted the fifth-highest score in the league this week.

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