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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
jamest1728
8-5 167.24
135.82
 
VS
proj
Nick
89.87 5-8
117.39

jamest1728 defy projections, knock off Nick in 167.24-89.87 blowout

jamest1728 exceeded their projected point total, cruising to a 167.24-89.87 victory over Nick, who fell short of projections. Nick nabbed a 14.35-point lead on Thursday, but it was all jamest1728 after that. They were led by Jalen Hurts (38.12 points) and Christian McCaffrey (30.85). Keenan Allen (19.3 points) and Justin Fields (19.07) carried the flag for Nick in defeat. This marks the second time this season jamest1728 have gotten the best of Nick, after winning 120.7-71.75 in their last matchup. jamest1728 (8-5) will look to maintain their momentum against GoldDiggers, while Nick (5-8) will attempt to right the ship against TheMuffinStuffers.

Matchup Timeline

  jamest1728   Nick

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While allowing 17 points, surrendering 308 yards, and forcing 4 turnovers against the Dolphins, the 49ers defense scored 18 points this week. Their scoring output nearly tripled their 6.19-point projection and was much higher than their 9.08-point season scoring average. The 49ers defense ranks #5 among fantasy DEFs this season and will face the Buccaneers next week.
The San Francisco 49ers defense

Top Player Comparison

jamest1728
Points
% of total points 167.24
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
38.12
26.65
22.8%
2
Christian McCaffrey
RB
30.85
21.73
18.4%
3
The San Francisco 49ers defense
DEF
18
6.19
10.8%
4
Jerick McKinnon
RB
15.5
11.36
9.3%
Nick
Points
% of total points 89.87
1
Keenan Allen
WR
19.3
12.76
21.5%
2
Justin Fields
QB
19.07
21.95
21.2%
3
Devin Singletary
RB
14.35
14.23
16%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
11.8
12.65
13.1%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with big-time plays early Sunday, after which jamest1728 became the proud owner of a 60.04-46.17 lead. For jamest1728, Jalen Hurts had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass. Justin Fields made the highlight reel for Nick with a 55-yard touchdown run and a 56-yard pass.
Sunday Late
There were players with standout plays for both teams on Sunday afternoon, but after all the plays were accounted for, jamest1728 boasted a 153.79-77.27 lead. For jamest1728, Ja'Marr Chase had a 40-yard catch. Keenan Allen made the highlight reel for Nick with a 35-yard touchdown catch.
Monday
Taysom Hill had a 30-yard touchdown catch for jamest1728 during Monday Night Football, helping to increase the margin of victory for the team.

Points By Position

  jamest1728   Nick

StatSmack

One's a data point, Two's a trend. In their two head-to-head wins against Nick, jamest1728 averaged more points (143.97) than they usually score (127.3).
We heard scoring helps you win. Nick need some help then, averaging just 107.12 versus jamest1728's 127.3.
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. jamest1728 (8-5) have a better record than Nick (5-8).
Even the computers think jamest1728 have better players. Their projected average points is higher (129.6) than Nick (116.46).
You can't win if you don't play. Nick has left more points on the bench this season (1,020.03) than jamest1728 (748.29).
Once jamest1728 put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Nick (3 vs 2).
jamest1728 see projections as no real threat. They've got more upset wins this season (1) than Nick (0).
jamest1728 are clutch masters, with more close wins than Nick (2 vs 1).
jamest1728 should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than Nick (7 vs 3).
By position, jamest1728 have outscored Nick at QB, RB, and TE this season.
jamest1728 has a higher average scoring margin (14) than Nick this season (-15).
The starters for jamest1728 had more big plays in their NFL games this week (5) than the starters for Nick (4).
Time to rest the starters for jamest1728. They've clinched a playoff spot while Nick are currently on the outside looking in.
jamest1728 was able to get the win despite having more players on a bye this week (2) than Nick (0).
There's not much good to say about Nick this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

Coach Talk

jamest1728
Assembling a lineup that won by over 77 points this past week... we consider that to be a job done right. We should maintain this momentum as we move on to our Week 14 matchup.
Nick
Unless Nick wants to go diva-mode on us, then "not seeing enough opportunities" cannot be an excuse this week. Our five pass-catchers (four WR and one TE) were targeted a respectable 35 times in Week 13. With only 18 total catches, that group may need to work on chemistry with their QBs.