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Week 13

Weekly
Grade
Jersey Generals
9-4 405.4
347.8
 
VS
proj
Omaha Orangatans
348.3 9-4
318.42

Jersey Generals overtake Omaha Orangatans for top spot, 405.40-348.30

Jersey Generals overtook Omaha Orangatans in the standings, ascending to the top of the standings in YFBL2 with a hard-fought win, securing a 405.40-348.30 victory. Jersey Generals earned an early 11.50-point lead on Thursday. Omaha Orangatans came back to take the lead early afternoon Sunday, powered by Justin Fields (65.05 points) and A.J. Brown (44.9). Unphased, Jersey Generals pulled it together later that night, as the Dallas Cowboys defense (43.8 points) and Jonathan Taylor (27.8) put them back ahead for good. This marks the first time this season Jersey Generals have taken down Omaha Orangatans, after falling 362.25-357.3 in their last matchup. Jersey Generals (9-4) will look to notch another W against Iowa Barnstormers, while Omaha Orangatans (9-4) attempt to develop some positive momentum against Memphis Showboats.

Matchup Timeline

  Jersey Generals   Omaha Orangatans

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

While catching 8 passes for 162 yards against the Vikings, Wilson registered 40.45 points this week. His scoring output more-than-doubled his 15.75-point projection and was much higher than his 15.63-point season scoring average. Wilson ranks #60 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Bills next week.
Garrett Wilson

Top Player Comparison

Jersey Generals
Points
% of total points 405.4
1
Jalen Hurts
QB
95.95
61.93
23.7%
2
Patrick Mahomes
QB
53.8
72.03
13.3%
3
The Dallas Cowboys defense
DEF
43.8
35.89
10.8%
4
Garrett Wilson
WR
40.45
15.75
10%
Omaha Orangatans
Points
% of total points 348.3
1
Justin Fields
QB
65.05
52.52
18.7%
2
A.J. Brown
WR
44.9
21.43
12.9%
3
Russell Wilson
QB
34.55
53.75
9.9%
4
D'Andre Swift
RB
34.1
18.59
9.8%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
There were several players with big-time plays on both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, Omaha Orangatans boasted a 279.30-204.70 lead. Jalen Hurts had a 40-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard touchdown pass for Jersey Generals, while Garrett Wilson had a 60-yard catch. Meanwhile, Justin Fields had a 55-yard touchdown run and a 56-yard pass for Omaha Orangatans, while A.J. Brown had a 40-yard touchdown catch and a 29-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Patrick Mahomes had a 42-yard pass for Jersey Generals, while Keenan Allen had a 35-yard touchdown catch for the team, who trailed 340.30-319.30 after the late action.

Points By Position

  Jersey Generals   Omaha Orangatans

StatSmack

Omaha Orangatans would be doing great, if the goal was to lose. They've lost three in a row.
We heard scoring helps you win. Jersey Generals are doing a better job of that, averaging 366.97 versus Omaha Orangatans's 312.82.
Even the computers think Jersey Generals have a better-constructed roster. Their projected average points is higher (345.22) than Omaha Orangatans (311.83).
Jersey Generals should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have scored higher than projected in more matchups than Omaha Orangatans (11 vs 8).
By position, Jersey Generals have outscored Omaha Orangatans at QB, RB, TE, DEF, and IDP this season.
Jersey Generals don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 34 points, highest in the league.
Jersey Generals came out victorious even though they had more players on a bye this week (3) than Omaha Orangatans (0).
Don't worry Omaha Orangatans, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

Jersey Generals
Week 14 will showcase the top-scoring teams in the league, as Jersey Generals (9-4) face Iowa Barnstormers (7-6). Over the last two weeks, Jersey Generals has scored 389.78 points per game, while Iowa Barnstormers has averaged 357.7 per contest.
Omaha Orangatans
Losing streaks are set to collide in Week 14 as third-place Omaha Orangatans have now lost three consecutive games while the opposition, Memphis Showboats, have dropped two straight. Through 13 weeks of action, Omaha Orangatans have scored the league's third-lowest point total while Memphis Showboats (308.56 PPG) are ranked last.